A Welsh View

Man Sells Snow On EBay For $3,550

A Quebec man has earned $3,550 for charity after selling a "magnificent" two-metre-high snowbank in front of his home on EBay The buyer plans to use it for a snowball fight with his family.

The winning bidder, Claude Fraser, said he and his family bought the snowbank because they make an annual donation to a charity and hadn't decided on one for this year.

"It's a good cause," said Fraser, who plans to collect his winnings in a trailer Monday at noon.

Fraser works for a telephone company and lives in a bungalow in Longueuil, Que. "We're not rich, but we feel it's part of our education as parents to teach our children to think of others and to be generous."

The proceeds will go to Operation Enfant Soleil, a Quebec charity that supports children's hospitals in the province.

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Welsh Man Named eBay Seller Of The Year

A trader who has developed a multimillion-pound business has been named the first eBay seller of the year.

Jamie Murray, 28, from St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, beat 20m other "eBayers" to the auction site's title.

His trading of memory cards and electronic accessories gained the highest number of the site's satisfied customers over the past year.

Since 2004, he has had 125,050 feedback ratings from buyers. Link

50+ Tools For eBay Buyers And Sellers

I'm just preparing to sell a load of books and DVD's on eBay so this list of 50+ tools for buyers and sellers will be really helpful for me.

Buzz Cola and Krusty O's For Sale On eBay

Looks like people are trying to cash in on the new 7-Eleven/Kwik-E-Marts by selling Buzz Cola and Krusty-O's. There are plenty of auctions for the two of them on eBay.

The Worlds Largest (& Best) Saved By The Bell Collection!

Bidding starts at $500 and with just 12 hours to go has no bids. Seems the guy selling the collection is the only big Saved By The Bell fan left. [via]

Update: It sold for $511.

£220 eBay Jug Sells For £47,000

An antiques buff bought a tiny china jug on eBay for £220 — then sold it at auction for £47,000.

Canny Dave Shuttleworth, 38, spotted that the 18th Century Worcester creamboat had been wrongly listed as an Italian piece worth a few quid.

After being purchased by Shuttleworth, London auctioneers Bonhams confirmed that it was the only one in existence and could fetch £20,000. It eventually sold for £46,800.

I wonder if the people who sold it know that it sold for so much?

Couple Sell Rubbish On eBay

BBC: Waste auction after toilet shock

A couple have become so angry with rubbish being dumped on their doorstep, they are selling it on eBay.

Laurence Collyer and Laura Babb said they have found everything from TVs to used toilets left outside their house in Plumstead, south-east London.

They have not had offers for the junk, which is on for a starting price of £1, but the couple hope their action will make Greenwich Council act.

100% Mink Penis Muffler

This has to be one of the weirder items that I've seen for sale on eBay. The item is a mink fur penis muffler made in the 1960s and thankfully, never used. [via]

For Sale: Google Water

Someone is selling a bottle of Google water on eBay. Howver, this water is not from Google themselves, rather it is from Iraq. The seller is selling the bottle to highlight the global effect that Google is having and is donating 3/4 of the sale to chairty.

New York Confetti

Buy a piece of red confetti that fell on Times Square on NYE. [via]

The World's Smallest Christmas Dinner

Someone on eBay is selling what is billed as the world's smallest Christmas dinner. The platter is 50mm long and 30mm wide and contains a mini turkey, baby carrots, green beans, boiled potatoes, roast potatoes and sausage and bacon rolls. If you are the successful bidder you will also get a free mini Christmas pudding. Be quick though, the auction ends in 3 hours. [via]

Buy Your Very Own Stuffed Horse

Someone is selling a really bizarre item on eBay. The item is a 3 legged horse stuffed in a very unusual position. The horse is at least 60 years old and it has a starting price of $800. [via]

Gold D&G Motorola V3i

Someone is selling a gold D&G version of the latest Motorola V3i phone on eBay. Bidding is currently at $1,499 for this blinged up phone. [via]

For Sale: A Foal In A Jar

Bambi in a bottle is a preserved deer fawn in a one gallon jar. Bidding is currently at $40. [via]

St Bernard Rug

Someone is selling a genuine Victorian St Bernard rug. [via]

40,000 Xbox 360s Sold On eBay

According to Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay, over 40,000 Xbox 360s (that's 10% of all Xbox 360 consoles sold in the US so far) have been sold or resold through eBay. [via]

For Sale: The Original Hollywood Sign

For a mere $300,000 you could own the original Hollywood sign that was installed in 1923 and taken down in 1978 when it was replaced to mark Hollywood's 75th anniversary. CNN has more info. [via]

Man Sells 'Nice Cup Of Tea' On eBay

Manchester Evening News: A bargain is brewing on Ebay

A bidding war is brewing after a cup of the nation's favourite drink was offered for sale on the internet.

Even Billy Gibbons of Audlem near Nantwich in Cheshire thought it was a crazy idea to offer a `Nice Cup of Tea' to the highest bidder on eBay.

But he has already had offers from 11 tea buffs, willing to pay up to £11.50 for his special brew.

Angelina Jolie's Hairbrush

A woman is trying to sell Angelina Jolie's hairbrush on eBay for at least $36,000 (she has debts to pay off). Apparently the hair brush was left behind by Angelina whilst filming a new movie. Whilst $36k is a lot of money, in theory you could use the DNA to recreate your own Angelina.

'Morph' Replica Sells For £1,400

Mirror: £1,400 For Morph

Morph - the kids's animated character made from humble Plasticine - has been sold for £1,411 on eBay.

A model of artist Tony Hart's daft sidekick was specially created by Wallace and Gromit animator Peter Lord to raise cash for charity Children's Scrapstore. It recycles old office materials for kids to use for art.

Peter built his six-inch commemorative Morph around a rigid internal frame and stuck him in a perspex case to make him last. He got 47 bids. The original Morph, who first starred in Vision On, was made by Peter's employer Aardman Animations.

For Sale: Michael Jackson's White Glove

Someone is auctioning off Michael Jackson's famous white glove. It has a buy it now price of $388,000! [via]

Nude eBayer Flashes 19in Monitor

On Wednesday I posted the man who photographed more than just his cat, today I present to you the man who's trying to sell his 19in monitor by including a naked reflection of himself on the screen. The Register has the picture of the man but the auction is no longer valid.

How Not To Model Clothes On eBay

If you are going to model your own clothes on eBay, in particular micro mini skirts, ensure that you have the body for it. [via]

Live8 Tickets On eBay

eBay have said that Live8 tickets will not be allowed to be sold on their site yet a search reveals over 300 auctions. It's hard to tell which auctions are genuine or not as some are selling for millions of pounds. [via]

Update: eBay To Ban Live8 Auctions

For Sale: Boeing 727 Limo

Last year I posted about a Boeing 727 that had been converted into a limousine by a Mexican limo company. It now looks like the 727 limo is up for sale on eBay with a starting price $20K shy of $1m. [via]

Mickey Mouse Goatse Clock

I wonder if the seller of this clock knows what it looks like? [via]

For Sale: World Peace

It seems that eBay have got some great deals on 'world peace'.

Burgled Woman Finds Stolen iPod On eBay

The Register: Burgled mum finds stolen iPod on eBay

A US mum tracked down a thief who burgled her home after the ill-gotten gains were offered for sale on eBay. Karen Todd, a US Census Bureau computer programmer, spotted a personally-inscribed iPod on the auction site weeks after it was robbed from her Washington DC area home.

Todd reported the find to police who traced the stolen items back through a Maryland sports memorabilia dealer - who unwittingly offered several sets of stolen goods for sale - to Ibrahima Kalil Toure, 21, the suspected burglar. Toure was subsequently charged with 12 counts of burglary realating to breaks-ins at various homes in the DC area. He is in jail on remand awaiting trial.

Todd also found her stolen laptop amongst the other items that the burglar was selling. It seems like a good way of selling stolen goods but as soon as you get caught selling one, police can view every other item that you are selling or have sold.

Rename A Doctor And His Surgery

This is getting boring!

Presidential Cheeto

I'm not sure my imagination stretches far enough to see Dubya in this cheeto. [Thanks Vince]

eBay Feedback Generator

Fed up with typing in feedback for buyers or sellers on eBay? This handy generator spits out random feedback based on your settings. [via]

For Sale: 'Scream' Peanut

With rumours that Edvard Munch's Scream has been burnt, someone is selling the next best thing - a peanut that resembles it. [Thanks George Simon]

Weird Jet Ski 'Tool'

I don't know what kind of jet ski requires a 'tool' like this but all of a sudden I want to start riding jet skis. [Thanks R Warner]

Mind Reading Machine

Buy your very own mind-reading machine. [via a commenter]

Holy Cheeto Guy Sells Non-Holy Cheeto Dachshund

The guy who sold the cheeto that looked like Jesus' legs (not sure how he knew) is now selling a cheeto that looks like a dachshund. Sigh! The guy must spend ages eating bags of cheetos in the hope of finding something that remotely looks like something so that he can try and flog it off to the Golden Palace Casino. I'm waiting for something to resemble the new pope. [Thanks Vince]

Council Sells Abandoned Cars On eBay

The Guardian: Council sells abandoned cars on eBay

A council has come up with a new way of disposing of abandoned cars - selling them on the internet.

Westminster city council has auctioned a Range Rover on the UK online marketplace, eBay, with the vehicle fetching £6,600. It is now offering a 1962 Rover P5 which was owned by European aristocrat Countess Renee de Vismes and which has been in a car park for six years following her death.

Around 200 cars are abandoned in London each day and the capital accounts for 40% of abandoned cars nationally.

Bayraider

BayRaider is a blog featuring the best and worst of eBay. [via]

Update: Rummaging is a similar site to Bayraider.

Woman Sells Name On eBay For $15K, Now Know As Goldenpalace.com

MyrtleBeachOnline: Woman sells her name on eBay for $15K

A mother of five put her name up for bid on eBay and got an offer. Terri Iligan, 33, sold her name to Internet site Golden Palace Casino, and she will officially be named goldenpalace.com once the legal work is complete.

The casino paid $15,199 for the name.

Iligan said she got the idea when she found out how much it would cost to send one of her children, ages 4 to 10, to a golf school Tiger Woods attended.

I think she got the idea when she realised that the Golden Palace Casino would buy almost anything.

View Charles And His Steed On Their Big Day

An estate agents in Windsor is renting out a room with a view of the Guildhall in Windsor where you may be able to catch a glimpse of Charles and Camilla on their big day. Bidding is currently at £122. [via]

Advertise On A Sausage Dog

Obviously in a bid to cash in on the latest Golden Palace purchases, someone is auctioning off ad space on their sausage dog, Peanuts. The winner can have a slogan or company advertisement printed on one of Peanuts' t-shirts and worn until Labor Day 2005. [via]

For Sale: Mint Condition Used RSS Reader - Only 60,000 Feeds Downloaded, 1 Careful Reader

What constitutes a 'used RSS reader'? Do people sell them on when they upgrade to a new version?

"I Pity The Fool Who Doesn't Bath With Mr T"

Make bath time fun with the Mr T Duck. It's a pity it doesn't actually talk. Also available - the Snoop Doog Duck, the James Brown Duck and the Queen Elizabeth I Duck. [via]

Ohioans Will Need License To Sell On eBay

NewsChannel5: Ohioans Will Need License To Sell On eBay

Ohio lawmakers are promising to fix a new law that would force some individuals to get an auctioneer's license to sell something on eBay.

The law is scheduled to take effect on May 2.

Lawmakers say it was intended to regulate auctioneers, not individuals who sell something through an Internet auction house. But the law would indeed apply to some such individuals.

The lawmakers say they'll rewrite it before it goes into effect next month.

Whilst on the subject of eBay, I watched an interesting BBC documentaty about eBay last night. It aired last week but I only got around to watching it last night. If you want to download it UKNova has a torrent of it (the site requires free registration).

For Sale: The Mystery Envelope

Is there anything that the Golden Palace Casino won't buy? Here's their latest investment. [via]

For Sale: The Fonz's Motorbike

Vintage Classic "Happy Days" signature edition Trophy 500 Triumph. Actual bike used by The Fonz on the hit show "Happy Days, The Reunion." It is in wonderful condition. It's a timeless classic etched in History with an autographed signature from the icon himself (Henry Winkler) directly on the oil cover. The original helmet from the show worn by The Fonz and Mrs Cunningham is included as well.

[via]

How To Shift Clothes On eBay

What's the best way of selling clothes on eBay? Getting a 'model' with some big assets to wear the clothes is one good way of increasing sales. Possibly NSFW. [via]

Man Puts Teeth Up For Sale On eBay

NewsNet5: Man Puts Teeth Up For Sale On eBay

A 23-year-old is hoping someone takes a bite on his personal advertising space.

NewsChannel5 reported Nang Doung is renting advertising space on his teeth on eBay.

"I have a hole in my heart and also a split in the valve," Doung said. "(They) have to go in and repair it."

Doung said his surgery is set for next month, and his medical bills are already piling up. He doesn't want to rely on insurance to pick up the entire tab.

"They'll cover part of it. The other part has to come from me, too," Doung said.

Doug said he's hoping for a toothpaste or toothbrush company.

Expect a follow-up within the next few days when the Golden Palace Casino print their logo on his teeth.

Lastminute Auctions

Lastminute Auctions lists all eBay auctions that are a pound or less and have under an hour left. Auctions are sorted into about 2 dozen different categories and is available for the UK, USA, Germany, Italy and Canada. [via]

Pregnant Woman Sued Over eBay Auction

Ananova: Pregnant woman sued over eBay auction

A pregnant woman is being sued after selling her bump as advertising space on eBay.

Elisa Harp, of Roswell, near Atlanta, Georgia, faces legal action after refusing to sell to the highest bidder SunPoker.com.

"The highest bidder at first was SunPoker.com but I decided after the auction ended not to go with them and decided to go with The GoldenPalace Casino," she said.

Sun Poker .com argues that by putting the auction on eBay, she agreed to sell to the highest bidder, reports Local 6 News.

But Elise insisted: "No, even if I was selling T-shirts or anything else on eBay, as a seller, I have the right to decide who I want to sell to."

Somehow, I don't think she grasps the concept of eBay, or auctions for that matter.

Homeless People For Sale On eBay*

Further to my last post on the Crap Cars Tesco ad on Google, here are some more that I have just come across on Google. They are all eBay ads but are affiliate ads so are not placed by eBay. I knew that you could buy weird stuff on eBay but who knew that there was a big selection of homeless people for sale and low priced poo and pee? I wonder if eBay/Google will remove some of these ads like they did with the 'African Slaves' ads.

* Apologies to those who thought that there were actually going to be homeless people for sale.