‘Crazy’ EBay Auctions You Never Knew Were Possible
You have heard of EBay – the world’s most successful auction website by far. Whether you are just doing a little shopping or looking to set up your own internet business, EBay has something for everyone. When I meant everyone, I really mean practically for anything. Today, I want to show you just how what seem impossible to sell can possibly be sold online. Speaking of opportunity, the internet surely has it all.
Did you know?
It’s been calculated that the average household has around $700 worth of unwanted item that are suitable for selling on EBay. Better check the attic then…
‘Crazy’ EBay Auctions You Never Knew Were Possible
Vampire killing kit
Ridiculously superstitious horror fans had the chance to grab a vampire killing kit. It contained a crossbow with four silver tipped arrows, an ebony wooden stake, a large bottle of holy water, various surgical instruments and more, all in a solid mahogany box. It sold for $4,550.
Roman Siege Engine
Fans of ancient history could’ve treated themselves to a full sized Roman siege engine back in October 2008. The device called a ballista, was built for a BBC documentary several years earlier. It was 7.5 meters tall, 8.5 meters long and weighed 12 tons. Designed for laying siege to fortresses, it could fire a boulder up to 400 yards.
Cylon Fighter Craft
Fans of the hit sci-fi Battlestar Galactica show could’ve splashed out on the ultimate geek toy back in April 2009. NBC/Universal auctioned a genuine Cylon Fighter craft, as used in the show. Bidding for the 30-foot ship reached $28, 100,but this didn’t meet its reserve price.
Flying saucer
According to inventor Paul Moller, “The M200X was the first VTOL aircraft of its kind ( flying car ) to fly successfully and did so repeatedly during the 1980s.” He planned to put the vehicle into production, but sold the original prototype on EBay.
Sell your life
After the breakup of a relationship, Ian Usher wanted a clean start, So the British man living in Perth listed his entire life on EBay – his house, his car, his job and even his friends. He raised $399,000 ( Australian dollars )
The internet
An optimistic EBay prankster tried to sell the entire internet for $ 1 million. The auction even included “free internet access”.
Texas Ghost Town
An uninhabited town 62 miles outside San Antonio was sold for just over $3 million. The town, known as Albert, contained a schoolhouse, a dancehall and a bar, along with a tractor shed, a three-bedroomed house and peach and pecan orchards.
Wedding dress
After his divorce, 42 year old Larry Star sold his wife’s wedding dress on EBay. The auction attracted worldwide interest because of the hilarious commentary and pictures of Star wearing the dress. The winning bid was for $ 3,850 ( it only cost $ 1,200 new ) but the buyer backed out, so Star still has it. The sale turned into a minor celebrity. Read all about it at www.weddingdressguy.com.
Bucket of water
Justin Kelly of Bristol in England put a bucket of water on the site as a joke, but when people stated bidding, he turned it into a charity auction, raising over $400 in all.
UK election votes
Several people have tried to sell their vote in UK elections and by-elections on EBay. The authorities have always asked EBay to delete such auctions, as selling your vote in this way is a criminal offence.
Snow
Colorado resident Mary Walker opened an EBay auction for the snow she’d cleared off her drive. Bidding started at $0.99. “ I figured EBay has ghosts and all sorts of weird stuff, so why not snow?” she said.
Serial killer’s fingernails
The fingernail clippings of serial killer Roy Norris were sold for $9.99. The killer who, along with his partner, claimed at least five victims in California in 1979, tapped the clippings to the back of a Christmas card and penned a short greeting for the buyer.
A curious kettle
A picture of a kettle sold on an Australian auction site showed a reflection of the photographer’s naked body. The picture kicked off a craze for getting naked and semi naked pics on other people’s websites, including several on EBay. It is known as ‘reflectoporn’ and is a sort of hi-tech streaking.
Virgin Mary sandwich
A grilled cheese sandwich with what looked like an image of the Virgin Mary sold on EBay for $ 28,000. It was bought by internet casino Goldenpalace.com which has a history of buying weird items from EBay.
Self portrait of murder suicide victim
An artist known as “Harold” was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2001. Realizing he would soon be unable to care for his wife, who had multiple sclerosis, he blew her brains out with a shotgun while she slept and then turned the gun on himself. His self portrait was sold on EBay.
Imaginary girlfriends
Enterprising young women have made money out of sad, lonely men by auctioning themselves as ‘imaginary girlfriends’. The winning bidders get photos and love letters from the girl, so they can pretend to have apartner.
Lunch with Murdoch
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch offered lunch with himself at News Corporation’s New York headquarters, in a charity EBay auction, bidding started at $25,000 and the money went to a Jerusalem technology college.
Britney Spears chewing gum
A fan picked up Britney’s discarded bubblegum at a London hotel, and sold it on EBay. Some fans will buy anything…
A round of gold with Tiger Woods
In 2002, the Tiger Woods Foundation auctioned a round of golf with Woods himself and three other golfers at the Isleworth Country Club, in Windermere, Florida. The auction raised $425,000 for charity.
Strange advertising space
An auction offering advertising space on the seller’s bald head went for $30,100. Not a sum, but considering the advert is in the form of a tattoo, it’s certainly not easy money.
now I’m seriously thinking to sell my WASD keys on eBay
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LOL maybe you should haha
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Wow that is a crazy list. If I had the money, I totally would have bought the Roman siege engine. And then stormed a castle! Great article!
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Imagine where you would put that ‘weapon of destruction’ …lol..what are you going to do with that?
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I love the post. Interesting.. Dont know if we can auction the prime minister on ebay:)
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I am sure it will be ‘possible’ . However, I can’t guarantee it would be a pleasant ‘ending’ .. LOL
Haha wow, you can sell almost anything on ebay these days. That vampire killing kit was the funniest ever. I can’t believe it sold for that much. they can make a business from just selling those kits.
@Bidet
There are sorts of people out there. You never know. There goes the power of EBay. lol
Excellent piece – couldn’t agree more.