Cold War spy bunker for sale on eBay UK

February 28, 2010

Looking for a country pad? Something unusual, maybe even historical? Are you, perhaps, a survivalist, or even a crazed Bond villain looking for a new base? Look no further, eBay has your solution. , complete with panoramic view over the… Read more

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Long-lost Chaplin film bought on eBay for $5

November 6, 2009

The Telegraph reports that one lucky buyer got more than he hoped for when he purchased a tin on eBay for just $5. Morale Park from Henham in Essex bought the tin because he liked the look of it, but inside found a fragile film which he believes to… Read more

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Sarah Palin’s toast

September 19, 2008

A bit of silly for Friday afternoon: inevitably, the image of US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has appeared on a piece of toast, on eBay. The likeness is uncanny. Bidding currently stands at $12,100.00, with more than a day left to go…. Read more

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Lehman Bros. memorabilia sold off on eBay

September 17, 2008

Ex-employees of bankrupt Lehman Bros. are looking to liquidate a few assets of their own, selling off branded memorabilia on eBay. eBay.com can offer a Lehman Bros. stress ball or golf club to fill your newly-extended leisure time, or a 150th… Read more

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Find your best match on eBay.com

July 28, 2008

I heard Stephen Fry tell this story, so it must be true: when Louis Daguerre invented photography, one of the first things he did to celebrate was to persuade a local barmaid to pose for some topless photos. The association between photography and… Read more

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“I sold my life to a non-paying bidder”

July 25, 2008

The buyer of an Australian man’s entire life on eBay is an NPB, reports The Telegraph. Ian Usher put everything, from his house to his job, up for auction. Having been auction-wrecked the listing ended about AU$100k short of the price Mr Usher had… Read more

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Saddam Hussein’s Rolls Royce for sale on eBay UK

July 23, 2008

The Telegraph reports that Saddam Hussein’s Rolls Royce Corniche is up for . According to the seller, the car comes with paperwork confirming its ownership by the former Iraqi President, and it will arrive in the UK from its current location in… Read more

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Arrested for trying to sell vote on eBay

July 4, 2008

A University of Minneapolis student has been charged with a felony after attempting to sell his presidential election vote on eBay. The 19 year old claimed it was all a joke, but a spokesman for the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office told… Read more

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A life for sale, going cheap

June 29, 2008

The eBay auction for… Read more

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Dr Pepper is eBay bridesmaid

June 27, 2008

When other little girls were dreaming of being teachers or singers, . But times are hard and when she and fiancé Karl Gau couldn’t afford their dream day, they turned to eBay for help. Kelly put the opportunity to be a bridesmaid – dress,… Read more

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All my life’s been auction-wrecked

June 26, 2008

The Australian man selling his entire life on eBay has… Read more

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