The turnover of the most popular eBay online auction in the world is about 12 billion dollars. Here you can find anything: electronics, toys, books, copies of things of world famous brands.
Among the millions of lots there are also quite unusual, for example, a detector of alien activity and even the meaning of life. We offer today Top 10 most expensive lots on eBay.
10. The life of a parachutist for $ 309, 29 thousand
British paratrooper Jan Asher sold his own life on eBay, including a house, parachutes, a car, and an assistant seller position. Four years later, in an interview with Daily Mail, the original admitted that he bought an island in the Caribbean with the money he received, 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 accessory deal. By the way, the bat has an unusual nickname - Barefoot Joe.
8. Supercar for $ 1.0 million
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 auction recently “surfaced” in Dubai, where for 20 months stood in the wrong place, having accumulated fines of $ 30 thousand. Emirates police intends to put the car up for auction again.
7. Baseball card for $ 1.2 million
The famous collector Brian Seigel in 2000 bought a baseball card from Honus Wagner, previously owned by another collector - Michael Gidvidts. 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 put up for auction twice. The lot included 83 acres of land, 8 houses, a post office and a cafe. Incredibly, for some reason, both customers committed suicide for some unknown reason.
5. Military base for $ 2.1 million
A military base in Kansas was sold on eBay in 2002. The facility was built during the Cold War and is capable of becoming a refuge during a nuclear strike. The couple who bought the base wanted to remain anonymous.
4. Breakfast with a star for $ 2.6 million
Breakfasts with the legendary oracle Warren Buffett regularly appear as expensive lots at auction. In 2010, the transaction amount became a record high. All proceeds are sent by Buffett to charity.
3. The liner for $ 4.9 million
The Gulfstream P. luxury plane was sold in 2001. The liner, designed for 12 seats, was acquired by a private African airline.
2. $ 140 million yacht
A ten-deck giant yacht with a runway and a helicopter hangar was purchased 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 eBayAlas, it was never sold. A 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 a powerful machine costs about $ 40 thousand. This is probably why the fighter did not find its buyer.
