The world's most popular online auction eBay has a turnover of about $ 12 billion. Here you can find anything: electronics, toys, books, copies of things from world famous brands.
Among the millions of lots, there are also quite unusual ones, for example, an alien activity detector and even the meaning of life. We offer today Top 10 most expensive lots on eBay.
10. Life of a parachutist for $ 309, 29 thousand
British skydiver Ian Asher sold his own life on eBay, including a house, parachutes, a car, and a sales assistant job. Four years later, in an interview with the Daily Mail, the original admitted that with the proceeds he bought an island in the Caribbean, where he met the girl of his dreams.
9. Baseball bat for $ 577.61 thousand
Legionnaire Joe Jackson's baseball bat was sold on eBay in 2011. This is the most expensive baseball deal ever. By the way, the bit has an unusual nickname - Barefoot Joe.
8. $ 1.0 million supercar
The Ferrari Enzo was sold for a million in 2004 to an anonymous buyer. The circulation of these cars totals only 399 pieces. But the car sold at the auction recently "surfaced" in Dubai, where it stood in the wrong place for 20 months, accumulating fines for $ 30 thousand. The Emirates police intend to put the car up for auction again.
7. $ 1.2 million baseball card
Famed collector Brian Seigel bought Gonus Wagner's baseball card in 2000, previously owned by another collector, Michael Gidvidz. The card measures 1.5 x 2.5 inches and was issued by American Tobacco in 1909.
6. $ 1.77 million city
The California town of Bridgeville, with a population of 30 thousand people, was auctioned twice. The lot included 83 acres of land, 8 houses, a post office and a cafe. Incredibly, both buyers committed suicide for some unknown reason.
5. Military base for $ 2.1 million
The Kansas military base was sold on eBay in 2002. The facility was built during the Cold War and is capable of being a safe haven during a nuclear strike. The couple who bought the database wished to remain anonymous.
4. Breakfast with a star for $ 2.6 million
Breakfasts with legendary "oracle" Warren Buffett regularly appear as expensive lots at auction. In 2010, the transaction amount became a record high. All proceeds are directed by Buffett to charity.
3. Liner for $ 4.9 million
The luxury Gulfstream P. aircraft was sold in 2001. The liner, designed for 12 seats, was purchased by a private African airline.
2. Yacht for $ 140 million
The ten-deck giant yacht with a runway and a helicopter hangar was acquired by an anonymous buyer. The ship has a cinema, a reception hall, 8 living rooms, and its length is about 120 meters.
1. Fighter F / A-18A Hornet
Potential Leader Top 10 most expensive lots on eBay, alas, was never sold. The military fighter was put up for auction in 2004 by pilot and broker Mike Landa with a starting price of $ 1 million. However, one flight of the most powerful machine costs about $ 40 thousand. This is probably why the fighter did not find its buyer.