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Old 12-04-2004, 11:54 PM
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Woman auctions father's ghost on eBay

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Woman auctions father's ghost on eBay
Saturday, December 4, 2004 Posted: 6:38 PM EST (2338 GMT)

HOBART, Indiana (AP) -- A woman's effort to assuage her 6-year-old son's fears of his grandfather's ghost by selling it on eBay has drawn more than 34 bids with a top offer of $78.

Mary Anderson said she placed her father's "ghost" on the online auction site after her son, Collin, said he was afraid the ghost would return someday. Anderson said Collin has avoided going anywhere in the house alone since his grandfather died last year.

In a description titled "This isn't a joke," Anderson told Collin's story on eBay:

"I always thought it was just normal kid fears until a few months ago he told me why he was so scared. He told me 'Grandpa died here, and he was mean. His ghost is still around here!"'

Lest the boy's fears scare off potential bidders, Anderson added, "My dad was the sweetest most caring man you'd ever meet."

Some of the prospective buyers have posted their own messages.

"Your story brought tears to my eyes," one bidder said. "I just wonder how this will turn out for your son. I'm sure his Grandfather loved him very much."

Anderson also put her father's metal walking cane up for auction so she would have something to actually send the winning bidder. The proceeds from the auction will go to buy Collin a special present, she said.

Anderson makes one special request of the winner bidder: "I would like to ask you to write a letter after you've received the cane (and the ghost) to my son letting him know that he's there with you and you're getting along great."

The bidding is due to close Monday afternoon.

A message left with San Jose, California-based eBay Inc. in San Jose, California, was not immediately returned Saturday.

This article may be found here.
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Old 12-05-2004, 12:33 AM
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I found the auction here, but I don't know if it's the same one since the CNN article has a few details wrong, although she does say that it was featured on CNN, but the auction closes in 6 days, not on Monday.

There are also other people selling ghosts whichyou can find here

I don't know what to say about this either...
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Old 12-05-2004, 03:00 AM
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I can't believe someone bid $10,330.00 for the 'ghost'
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Old 12-05-2004, 03:49 AM
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I can't believe someone bid $10,330.00 for the 'ghost'
some people have waaaaay too much money
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Old 12-05-2004, 03:52 AM
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i wonder if that person is actually going to pay her...
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Old 12-05-2004, 03:54 AM
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$12,101.01

Yeah, WOW people have to much money... How would you know you got the ghost anyways? Strange.
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Old 12-05-2004, 03:56 AM
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well, they're getting the metal cain....*shacks head*
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Old 12-05-2004, 04:07 AM
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I wonder if that comes with a warranty...
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Old 12-05-2004, 05:39 AM
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Well hopefully she'll put some of the money into a college fund for the kid.
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Old 12-05-2004, 11:42 AM
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I"m just wondering if those people who are bidding aren't joking.
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Old 12-06-2004, 03:50 AM
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wow that is different
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Old 12-06-2004, 03:54 AM
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...I'm speechless.

It's a nice thought, I suppose, but...still....

This is up there with the person selling their kidney on the weirdness factor.
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Old 12-06-2004, 04:24 AM
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i still want to know if they're actually planning on paying her.
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Old 12-06-2004, 04:49 AM
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Its actually kindof a sweet thing to do for the child. Funny shes getting paid for it, but if the kid doesnt feel the same fear afterwards, whoever is the final bidder is doing this to help the kid - very cute.
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Old 12-06-2004, 10:09 AM
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The 'joys' of modern children, instead of just looking under the bed and saying there are no monsters or ghosts, you sell it on ebay. Ahh modern technology!

Seriously, drawing my cynicism aside, it is quite a cute idea of the mother. However, earth to all bidders, how about using the money you bid on something actually resourceful like charities!
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