I was looking for the Ebay cornflake auction to get an update and discovered it was pulled by Ebay because of an ‘edible’ policy. The sellers though, have re-entered the auction as a coupon for the flake and I posted the update with pics on the original thread: http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/forums/viewthread/6433/
It’s had 22 bids and over $116 now.
However, as I searched I found a couple other interesting submissions:
You are biddong on absolutely nothing!!! Check it out!!
Well here is what is up for auction today:
Absolutely nothing!!!!
I have seen so many crazy things on ebay and people bid on the craziest things ever and just blow money on just about “nothing” ..
Well here is your chance to spend your money on absolutley nothing....
Here is what I will give the winning bidder:
NOTHING!!!!
But part of the money won on this auction will be donated to my local church to our youth group.. the winner will receive proof of the donation by mail. This is money that you will receive absolutley nothing but will help more than any Mississippi, Illinois, heart, or New York shaped cornflake. It will help more than empty Coca-Cola cans (with a free gift). It will help more than “how to win the lotto”. (The lotto is just pure luck, there is no sure way to win the lotto). This is just a gimmick for people to get money.
Here is the church your money will be going to. It has such a wonderful youth program and they are dedicated so much. Help a small community and thank you for such a big heart!
SHIPPING:
FREE!!! YES FOLKS, FREE!!!!
So, if you just love to spend money......Here is one place you can put it and it will go towards our future:
OUR KIDS!!!!!!! OUR YOUTH!!!!!!
Whoever is the winner of this auction is more than just a winning bidder...you are a true gift!!!!!!!
SO GO AHEAD AND GET BIDDING ON ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING!!!
Only serious bidders please!!
I WOULD LOVE YOUR COMMENTS:
Use the “ask seller a question” link and I will post them on this auction.....
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND WE WOULD APPRECIATE WHILE STOPPING BY PLEASE BID AT LEAST A PENNY....IT REALLY IS A GREAT THING!!
and this one:
Pay Off My Debt
***Pay Off My Debt***
That’s right, I’m trying to auction off my debt. I figure if people are offering $200,000 for a cornflake, then maybe I can make my debt disappear with the help of some other generous souls.
In all seriousness, I am looking for help getting myself out of a very deep financial hole that was dug by a recent divorce. This is almost my last hope before filing for bankruptcy and I figure I’ll never know what might happen if I don’t give it a shot. So you’re probably wondering how much I owe, well it’s in excess of $50,000 at the moment. I can’t get a loan to consolidate anything because my debt to income ratio is too high and with each day it only gets worse as I can’t keep up with these bills and the normal day-to-day expenses. I have a steady job, with a steady income and I’m doing everything else I can to lower my expenses – like trying to sell my home in a horrible housing market. It’s all just become too much and I fear bankruptcy is soon going to be my only option.
What makes my situation any different from anyone else going through a similar situation in a terrible economy? Well, nothing to be honest. I know that there are probably tens of thousands of people struggling in the same way and may not be fortunate enough to own a home or a car and probably need more help then I do. However, I guess the difference is that I have the stones to try this. Will it work? Probably not, but at least I’m trying to do something unusual to improve my situation.
You’re probably wondering what you will get in return, after all this is an auction. You would get the satisfaction that you helped someone that truly needs it and you would have my life-long gratitude and appreciation that someone in this world can be so generous. I guess you need to think of this as an investment in the life of a 36 year old who would never forget and hopefully be able to someday be in a position to help another person in need. I do have a hockey card collection of about 12,000 cards that I would be willing to part with if that is of interest to anyone. I also have about a dozen or so autographed hockey pucks that I would also be willing to throw in. And I could even send you a box or two of cornflakes and maybe you’ll find one that looks like Texas and double or even triple your investment.
Worst case scenario - I hope you had a good laugh and it made your day at little brighter.
Best case scenario – There are some generous people out there willing to help a guy out.
Thanks for taking the time to read this very strange auction.
