If you ever dreamed of ruling the world, you may be able to start with a small town in Wyoming.
Aladdin, Wyo. — which has a staggering population of 15 — was put up for sale by town owner Rick Brangle in 2014. But since no one would pony up the $1.5 million asking price, the contents of the tiny town are going on the auction block.
Participants can bid on nearly every one of Aladdin’s properties, including the 125-year-old general store, a motel and a café. The items can be purchased individually or as a bundle, and the lucky winner will receive all of the inventory and rights to the businesses.
Which, according to reports, are relatively profitable. The historical shop has brought in over $1 million in the past decade, according to KNBN.
The town is a popular stop on the way to the nearby Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota, which takes place each August. According to KNBN, the rally brings in much of the town’s profits.
Additionally, the buyer will inherit a sweet tax deal, since there is no state income tax in Wyoming.
According to CNN, Aladdin was once a mining town, and at its peak was home to 200 people. But in the years since the nearby coal mine closed, the population dwindled.
The Brengle family purchased the town in 1986, but are parting ways to “retire strictly to their ranch, their family, and to fully enjoy their Golden Years,” according to the auction posting.
The auction will take place on Friday, June 2.



