The Unabomber thought so highly of his environmental manifesto that he threatened to keep killing if the New York Times and Washington Post didn't publish it. 
 
 But 15 years after he was arrested at his remote cabin outside Lincoln, Mont., his twisted words seem to be worth less than his ratty sweatshirt. 
 
 The U.S. Marshall's office is currently holding an online auction of the personal effects of Ted Kaczynski, who, between 1978 and 1995, engaged in a mail bombing spree, killing three people and injuring 23 others. 
 
 The 68-year-old terrorist is currently serving a life sentence at a federal prison in Florence, Colo. The auction of his belongings ends June 2 and all the money raised will be used to pay off a $15 million restitution order to his victims and their families. 
 
 Since Kaczynski's actions were designed to protest modern society's "industrial-technological system," there aren't nearly enough possessions on the auction block to raise $15 million, especially because his most valuable possession -- the cabin he built in the Montana wilderness -- is now on display in the Washington, D.C. Newseum. 
 
 Still, at least two items are getting some serious bids: His 35,000 word handwritten manifesto currently has a bid of $17,525, while the iconic hoodie made famous by the artistic rendering in the FBI's "Wanted" poster is up to $20,025 -- though for that price, the successful bidder will also receive a pair of sunglasses. 
 
 Another item attracting interest is Kaczynski's Smith-Corona typewriter. Bids for that are currently around the $11,000 mark. 
 
 Story continues below 
 
 Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 
 
 Other items have attracted less attention. The top bid for a hand-bowed wood saw that Kaczynski used is currently only $310, while handwritten letters to his Aunt Frida are only getting bids around $250. 
 
 Of course, some people might say it's a sad sign of the times that the auction is even taking place, and you won't get an argument from art historian and appraiser Elyse Luray, who is best known for her work on the PBS series "History Detectives." 
 
 But she still believes there is value to be found in the auction. 
 
 "I hate to say it, but there is some collectibility in this auction," Luray told AOL Weird News. "This is one of the most tragic events in U.S. history and the manifesto has historical value as does the typewriter that he used to type his two manifestos. You have to take the emotion out of it." 
 
 Luray dismisses most of what is being sold, figuring it is only going to be of value to "some weird who wants something belonging to the Unabomber." 
 
 Still, she can see why something as mundane as Kaczynski's hand saw might be selling for much more than its actually worth. 
 
 "Hype increases value," she said. "On the other hand, things like Marilyn Monroe's dresses or Liz Taylor's jewelry will retain value over the years." 
 
 Still, crime memorabilia collectors like Scott Michaels think there is a lot of value in being able to tell friends and neighbors that the saw they are borrowing was once used by the Unabomber. 
 
 Michaels is the proprietor of Dearly Departed Tours, a company that shows crime aficionados visiting Los Angeles all the city's most infamous crime-oriented sights. 
 
 But Michaels is also a collector who has in his possession some extraordinary pieces of macabre memorabilia, including a piece of John Denver's plane, a hunk of the Hindenberg, and a tile from the swimming pool where Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones drowned. He also owns a clown painting made by serial killer John Wayne Gacy. 
 
 Michaels makes no bones about his hobby (unless, of course, he chooses to buy one for his collection), but admits he often has to defend it. 
 
 "This is history I choose to embrace," he said. "On the other hand, I don't understand why people collect coins. You know, this is more common than people want to admit. Take a look at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. The people that are going there are basically there to see where JFK was shot." 
 
 From an objective viewpoint, he can see the value in the Unabomber's hoodie. 
 
 "That hoodie is iconic," he said. "It really is the 'tah-dah' item, but the documents are interesting too." 
 
 Yet if he were to bid on an item himself, Michaels knows which one he'd choose. 
 
 "I'd gravitate towards the saw," Michaels said. "I like the human touch, knowing that he probably used it. I remember when they were doing a Marilyn Monroe auction. I never could have afforded the dresses, but I did purchase some golf course pencils that were stuck in her junk drawer." 
 
 Sadly, Michaels doesn't have the room in his house to hold his entire collection. Much of it is in storage, where it will remain until he is able to open an office-slash-museum large enough for his creepy collectibles. 
 
 Although the market for crime memorabilia might seem to be new, criminologist Jeffery Ian Ross Ph.D. says it's been going on for a few hundred years. 
 
 "Ever since the invention of the printing press, the public hase been fascinated by crime," Ross said. "I think the reason that the memorabilia has a certain appeal is partially motivated by boredom and voyeurism and a desire to have a connection with what's going on in the news." 
 
 By the way, if you're thinking of jumping in on the auction at the last minute hoping to get rich off the Unabomber's memorabilia, Michaels has one word of advice: Don't! 
 
 "I couldn't imagine buying any of this in order to make money," he said. "This is more about having something that you find interesting to own. It's kind of fun to say, 'Hey, Jeffrey Dahmer used to own that video cassette of 'Exorcist III.'" ||||| Behind all the muscle and good looks that make up Twilight beefcake Kellan Lutz, there’s a mushy charitable soul who’s doing his part along with a bunch of fellow celebs by auctioning off some luggage for a good cause. 
 
 Lutz is teaming up with JetBlue and DoSomething.org as part of their big celebrity baggage auction, wherein celebs donate their travel items — plus any other goodies they wish to include — for an auction on eBay to raise funds for youth groups across the country. On his contribution, Lutz says he was happy to take part: 
 
 “It feels like I live on planes, so when JetBlue approached me to be part of this charity auction I jumped at the chance – it’s not every day someone offers to take your baggage off your hands. It’s a great cause and I hope my bag helps raise some serious funds to support DoSomething.org.” 
 
 The first round of items auctioned off raised more than $15,000, and Lutz’s bags along with items from Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson and others will be a part of the second round, which stars today (May 31). 
 
 Check out the full auction on eBay! ||||| Stars give up their personal items in charity-related auctions all the time, and often they make a big deal in the press about their resulting charitable contributions. But how much of what these auctions rake in do the stars actually give to their causes? 
 
 “Many times the public assumes that all the proceeds go to charity and not the celebrity,” Glenn Selig, President/CEO of Selig Multimedia, told FOX411’s Pop Tarts column. “But that is often not the case. The public should never assume that 100 percent goes to charity.” 
 
 Exhibit A: Kim Kardashian. 
 
 Kim, who has an estimated net worth of $35 million, has been auctioning off her personal goodies via eBay Giving Works for several years, even before she was a well-known reality star. Her auctions are promoted with the tagline “Charity Auction Supporting the Dream Foundation.” 
 
 "My dad passed away from cancer so the funds go towards granting wishes for terminally ill adults,” Kardashian told Pop Tarts regarding one of her auctions back in 2009. 
 
 Last week Kim and her famous family had several items up for grabs – a $960 Herve Leger dress, the robe she wore on “Dancing With the Stars” hovering at around $120, and Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Platform Pumps that had broken the $500 barrier. Some items were even listed as “new with tags,” like a Rock Stella & Jamie Cropped Faux Fur Vest for $120, and a “new with defects” Balenciaga White Leather Peep-toe Platform Heels for around $16. 
 
 So how much of the proceeds from these sales will go to Kim’s charity? 
 
 Ten percent -- the minimum required by eBay’s “Giving Works” arm. The percentage is stated below each auction item, and Kardashian acknowledged the 10 percent figure while promoting the event on her blog. 
 
 Kardashian has given more on some occasions. She put herself up for auction last year – offering the opportunity to attend her Las Vegas birthday bash, in which the “winner and guest will get to skip the line and be escorted in to the VIP room where they will get 5 minutes to wish Kim a happy birthday, take photos, and have up to 2 items signed.” The starting bid was $5,000 and it was listed that “25 percent of the sale price will benefit the Dream Foundation.” 
 
 A source close to the Kardashian family insisted that Kim and her sisters are and always have been very charitable in many areas, and that the majority of the items they put up for auctions aren’t things they were given, but things they purchased personally. 
 
 “They strongly believe that every little bit counts and there have been many instances where they have privately donated the whole sum of an earning to a charity, and they would like to continue to do some of these things privately,” the insider said. 
 
 EBay did not respond to a request for comment, and Kardashian’s rep declined to comment, but a rep for the Dream Foundation said Kim’s contributions go above and beyond. 
 
 “Kim has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Dream Foundation, and more importantly, has always made herself available on a personal level to hold the hand of a dream recipient battling terminal illness,” the rep said. “Regarding the online auctions, 10 percent is significant when considering the number of dreams that have been fulfilled as a result, and we are grateful for Kim's loyal support.” 
 
 But the disclosed 10 percent auction donations have garnered some negative reaction from fans. 
 
 “very nice love the shoes you should give 100% to the charity.I do ALL THE TIME it makes me feel so good,” one reader commented on Kim’s blog, while another wrote, “i saw 10% and i was like are you kidding me?!? it’s a joke. i sell MY stuff on ebay and give 100% to charity and i’m a struggling college student, not a millionaire. come on kim.” 
 
 Kardashian is not the only celeb to give in the 10 percent range. In 2009, Paula Abdul cleared out her closet in an online auction and gave 10 percent of the proceeds to the American Humane Association’s Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS) program. Khloe Kardashian and husband Lamar Odom also frequently do eBay auctions that benefit the NBA star’s foundation for underprivileged youth, Cathy’s Kids, giving 15 percent to the cause. 
 
 On the other end of the spectrum, however, are several stars who give 100 percent of auction proceeds to charity. Last year Sienna Miller auctioned off items through eBay from her boho chic wardrobe – with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting International Medical Corps, which provides emergency relief and health care services in over 65 countries. 
 
 In 2010, Miley Cyrus opened up her closet of clothes and accessories to the public via eBay, donating all the proceeds to Get Your Good On, a social network that brings together children and youth to support each other in the mission to do “good” in their communities. 
 
 In 2009, several items were auctioned off from the Collection of Barbra Streisand via Julien’s Auctions, in which all proceeds went to the Streisand Foundation, founded more than two decades ago by Streisand to aid humanitarian causes worldwide. Rocker Steven Tyler, too, cleared out his wardrobe, giving all proceeds to MusiCares and the Musicians Assistance Program (MAP). 
 
 Charlie Sheen is another 100 percenter, having auctioned off his 1966 red Mustang convertible via charitybuzz.com, with “the proceeds” benefitting C5LA, a youth leadership program. Right now, the same site is hosting an auction to meet Nick Cannon at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, along with a two-night hotel stay, for an estimated value of $6,000. All of the proceeds will benefit The Children’s Miracle Network, which supports hospitals helping local kids. 
 
 “Charitybuzz is a for-profit company that raises funds for nonprofits through upscale online charity auctions. There are no upfront fees for a nonprofit to work with charitybuzz, but we do retain 20 percent of the proceeds at the end of the auction to cover our full suite of services and website upkeep,” Glenda Luft, spokeswoman for charitybuzz.com, explained. “The celebrities do not make any money from the auctions. They donate their time and access to raise funds for the causes they care about most.” 
 
 Darren Julien, President/CEO of Julien’s Auctions, says the amounts donated by the celebrities for their auction can range from a percentage to the entire proceeds. He says celebrities generally give their charities “20 percent of the sale proceeds, but in the case of celebrities like Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, The Estate of Bob Hope and the Edge from U2, they have donated 100 percent of their proceeds to the charities that they support.” 
 
 “It is always the celebrity’s decision unless we promote it as ‘all proceeds auction.’ We never want to be deceptive,” Julien explained. “As an auction house, we only state ‘portion of the proceeds’ when a celebrity will not contractually commit to us that 100 percent of the proceeds will go to charity. In the case of celebrities like Barbra Streisand, she will only do auctions like this for her charity, and we pay the charity directly after the auction. In these cases we say ‘all proceeds’ or ‘proceeds’ go to charity. It is always the celebrity’s responsibility to pay the charity if a ‘portion’ of the proceeds goes to their charity.” 
 
 So at the end of the day, the onus is on the buyers to decide whether they are comfortable with the term “portion of the proceeds,” and whether they choose to bid on items that not only support charity, but benefit a celebrity’s bank account even more. 
 
 “I would suggest consumers not assume that celebrities are being completely selfless,” Selig said. “They should find out the financial arrangement for a cause marketing project and then decide whether to support it.” 
 
 Steven Yamin, founder of the Conscience Entertainment Group, a Los Angeles-based philanthropic public relations firm, thinks that as long as intentions are clearly stated, every little bit counts. 
 
 “Often, the awareness creates more value than the proceeds from an auction,” he said. 
 
 In the case of the Kardashian clan, the family has auctioned off hundreds of items over the years, including some very high-priced personal goods including Rob Kardashian’s Range Rover and sister Kourtney’s Maserati. So even with just 10 to 15 percent donations on a regular basis, they may have raised more money than those who donate all their profits. Kim Kardashian also has a 100 percent feedback rating; so, if anything, she doesn’t let down her buyers.
– Get out your checkbooks, kids: There is a slew of famous and infamous items up for auction. The US Marshal's office's online auction of the Unabomber's personal effects ends tomorrow, and Aol's Weird News astutely observes that Ted Kaczynski's 35,000-word handwritten manifesto ($17,525) is currently going for less than the gray hoodie ($20,025) that figured so prominently into his FBI Wanted poster. Bonus: sunglasses included. Looking for more of a bargain? A bow and arrows in a Sears box is currently a steal at $743. And in other bizarre auction news: Balloon boy's dad is trying to auction off the infamous "flying saucer" balloon for $1 million. But don't worry, reports KTLA: Richard Heene has vowed to give all the money to charity (specifically, Japan). A bunch of celebrities are hoping JetBlue loses their luggage ... right into the hands of eager bidders. The Celebrity Baggage Auction will benefit DoSomething.org. Buy a signed Jessica Simpson-brand bag or a leather Coach bag personally used by Rosario Dawson, and get two roundtrip JetBlue tickets, too. Click for more. Maybe eBay is the place to buy stuff: Morace Park bought a film reel for $5.25 that turned out to be the only known copy of the Charlie Chaplin film Zepped. The Telegraph reports that it's expected to fetch six figures in a June 29 auction.