Three words for $ 40,000



Seller Australia supposedly rescued more than 40 thousand dollars for the exhibition on the online auction a small piece of paper with written on it blue ballpoint pen word «The». Spokesman of the auction confirmed that the exhibition was "strange but legitimate» .

Australian under the name Sweatyman sold his unusual lot at the auction eBay (the date of placement of the lot are not reported). He accompanied the proposal for the sale of more detailed product description: "Sell the word" The ". Written blue pen on a piece of A4 sheet, this word can be used in literally thousands of proposals. " The seller even gave examples of possible sentences with the word «The» and added that the status of the lot "very good". Lot was supplemented by photographs of a piece of paper against the background of various subjects. "Looks great on the laptop. Emphasizes the mysterious beauty of seashells. Effectively decorate flower pots or piano "- advertised their wares Sweatyman. He also lured potential buyers free dostavkoy.

The disadvantages of the goods Sweatyman carried only light abrasion letter «T». Even before the end of the deadline from customers, namely May 25, the cost is more than 40 thousand US dollars. It is known that on May 24 exhibition were willing to buy only 10 thousand dollars. Reaching as high auction price, May 26 lot with a piece of paper disappeared from the site eBay. Whether it is closed or the administration of the resource by the seller in connection with the sale early, not reported.

Source: lenta.ru/news/2014/05/26/threeletters/

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