$1/2M To be buried above Marilyn Monroe
15/08/2009 at 23:21
For those who would like to lie with a star there’s a once in a lifetime opportunity on eBay to occupy the crypt above Marilyn Monroe when you pass away.
The tomb is currently occupied, but the widow intends moving her deceased husbands body “so as to make room for a new resident”. Hugh Hefner will be a neighbour as he purchased the spot next door for when he’s ready for his final resting place saying “Spending Eternity next to Marilyn Monroe is too sweet to pass up”.
Sue Bailey says
12:35 pm on 16/08/2009
I do think that one’s an object lesson in how not to list something on eBay. Where are the pix and the bona fides?
ebuyerfb says
11:48 pm on 16/08/2009
The problem I’d have with this is that if this particular spot is being vacated what is to prevent her body from being moved in the future as well? And you only get 45 days to file a SNAD complaint.
Chris Dawson says
11:04 pm on 24/08/2009
Wow! Sold for $4.6million
whirly says
7:45 am on 25/08/2009
I bet it was one of wacko jackos relatives who bought it. what aload of absolute drivel.
Chris Dawson says
9:54 am on 25/08/2009
#4 Seeing as the crypt was already occupied I wonder how much someone will pay to get the $4.6m recipient moved in the future?
whirly says
1:16 pm on 25/08/2009
#5 pass Chris. lots of dumb folk in the world with to much money and no common sense.
Chris Dawson says
8:49 am on 27/08/2009
Well it looks like the top bidder hasn’t got the money
Sue Bailey says
11:15 am on 27/08/2009
Ink’s got a post about this
http://ebayinkblog.com/2009/08/26/bidding-on-ebay-a-sometimes-odd-but-always-serious-business/
board_surfer says
12:19 pm on 27/08/2009
I think ebay should bring in a “not worth the hassle you cause” rule and ban sellers of these trouble attracting listings.
but thats just me.
Simon says
3:44 pm on 27/08/2009
#9 – That’ll be why you’re not running eBay then. I imagine the FVF on $4,500,000 is definitely worth the hassle / gamble to them.
board_surfer says
4:11 pm on 27/08/2009
The FVF will be exactly $0.00
the seller will issue a strike and the FVF will be refunded.
Does that make me in charge now?
Simon says
4:23 pm on 27/08/2009
#11 Not if one of the 11 people offering more than $4.5m accept, no.
board_surfer says
5:00 pm on 27/08/2009
you cant eat an if.
my guess is they will have to go a long way down the bidder list to find someone that is willing to pay, if they find anyone at all, which in these types of “stunt” auctions is pretty unlikely.
ebuyerfb says
7:48 pm on 27/08/2009
Seeing how this is what happens in almost every single high profile listing on eBay I find it odd that they made a whole blog entry about these auctions, going so far as mentioning they’ve banned the bidders for life. I thought all eBay buyers were given a second chance to be redeemed? Or is it only when you make a public mockery of the system that you get banned?
From the February Ask Griff thread:
whirly says
8:03 pm on 27/08/2009
See, I said it was drivel
(love the smileys)
Lynne says
9:04 pm on 27/08/2009
awwww…