Dude doesn't want his life, so why would you?

I think it is a great idea! I'd sure like to sell my "life" away about now!

A person could have my 8 rent houses, my personal home, my car and all my personal belongings for a starting bid of $200K.

The, I'd change my last name and get an entirely new "life".

Thanks, and let's start the bidding!
Tres

Yup. Sounds like a good idea to me. We could also start a website where we could trade lives. I don't want mine....I'll take yours! Unhappy people could always switch back. I think I'd have to start bidding around 250K if I were to sell my life. I'm not so sure I could walk away from my pets. At times I think I could walk away from my hubby. That's bad.

A few ideas:

1. Regarding Novelty. In 2001, the amount of people exploring internet culture was not as large. I think internet access and amount people exploring make this a more novel experience for the masses. Especially since old media is reporting alittle more the new media stuff.

2. Griefers. They exist. It sucks. If one is interested in this man's story great if not why grief the guy. He is sad that his relationship of 12 years ended. Don't add to the grief?

3. I think you should add a D) to the multiple choice. I think his idea has merit and is interesting.

4. The notion that he does want his life, why should I? Because the guy has some cool stuff. I saw the video of the house and it looks nice. The car not so much. The motorcycle and jet ski are interesting. In the end, I agree that this is a real estate sale with a sales pitch that is fluff.

It's sad that someone would ask for money too trade his/her life away. I hope that this doesn't become a trend!

I am the Wedding Dress Guy who was spoken of in the article. I say more power to him. If he can get someone to actually PAY for his life, than it's well worth it. And the link to my auction back in '04 is better read on weddingdressguy.com as it preserved as it was when it closed. Just click on "ORIGINAL EBAY AD" on the upper left menu.

I am so sad to see that many are so unhappy. :(
You are living this one life for yourselves, that's
the problem. Live it as unto the Lord seek Him always...He will give you the Joy that you are lacking.
The Bible makes many promises, seek and you shall
find..Ask and it shall be given...Start a new life with Jesus
as most important, He will bless you, in many ways, but
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De

I happen to like my life just the way it is. I simply adore my husband and my kids. I even like my job about 60% of the time. I wouldn't trade it with anyone.

Just at least spell existence corectly...thanks

Just at least spell existence correctly...thanks

I wouldn't be interested in selling my life. But, I sure wouldn't mind a sales job. I have some 20 years experience. I have been unemployed since December 6, 2006. Been looking but so far I haven't found anything. I am not the type to resort to cleaning motels rooms or pumping gas. That would mean for me that I have really have hit rock bottom low. But, who knows if things get much worse and I can't make my mortage payments or car payment, maybe I will have to auction off my life. Sorry folks no job though. Unemployed in Southern Oregon!

Ian, My hat is off to you, it's one thing to have a bad break up with someone, but to try an determine the worth of ones life by auction on eBay??? sorry bro, that's not going to work, any way, any time, and for any reason. We've all been made to feel like a chump at one time by a bad relationship. The only way that I know to bounce back is to grieve it like the death of some one that you have once known, loved, and lost. After you have walked though that and accepted it for what it is then can you be free to start over with a clear mind and heart. I firmly believe that the only place that we can tell your true wroth is in our own heart and mind. Looking at both as a whole, and being the best we can be will we feel the rich that we are entitled to. Living joy's, happy, and free. Albert sellers

Yeah, the way life has been and going, I would my life and all my things, for a fresh start. I understand where the man is coming from, when you have sacrificed your time, money, feelings, and possessions to obtain a fictitious marriage in the end. Especially, if you have been faithful through all of the drama, hardships and infidelity. Hell, I would even starting the bidding at 100k with room to negotiate, the children included. So by now one might reach the conclusion that I am a single mom with children. Sad part about it, because we had the bills in both of our name, the @!$%# is a jailbird, and if I wanted to really start over, I would have to pay his part of the bills in order for me to have something worthwhile again. So the 100k would probably end up being in the end for me to start a fresh, round about 75k. But realistically, I would have to get a refund and get my children, because most of the time, I would feel guilty for leaving them or selling them. And really they are not a part of the problem, but I sure would as hell go on a 3 month vacation first. Just my thoughts. Not that anyone cares to listen.

What is wrong with Western civilization. Are we so unable to deal with life's hardships? So what if you had a bad relation? It's part of life, nothing special. This guy is a loser un-willing to face the consequences of his choices.

You want a new start? Start by dealing with your own problems, way of life, thinking process, choices you made, reflect back and see what you did.

The majority have it much worse. Hunger, homeless, dying from cancer or some other illness, wars, etc.

So shallow our lives it's sickening. Wanna blame someone? Look at the mirror and you can see that person.

People do what they need to do-accepting life on life's terms can be a @!$%# (these symbols were not MY idea, but I'm sure you know what I was trying to say . . .)

The weddingdressguy auction was a hoot. Laughter is great medicine. It takes a certain attitude to do things like that.

Give me a tissue! I'd love to trade! Bored to tears here!

I think it's absolutely ridiculous! Obviously, the man has emotional problems here. I've heard of trying to sell body parts on Ebay, such as kidneys and things like that, but this is a first! Come on, Ebay! You're getting as irresponsible as YouTube. Where is the discretion here?!

First of all you should never place a monetary value on your life and why would he think that a stranger would value the people he chose to include in his life when evidently he didn't care much about them to just up and leave. He not only sold his life he also sold his friends.

I think that people who try and 'sell' there lifes are losers.

You can't just run away, i mean, sell your life!

and how would he start a new one anyway?

God had a purpose in creating everyone, so you don't have to want to trade away your life. Just find out why God created you, and go for it. You will be sooooo happy when you do. First step is to ask Jesus to come into your life. He makes everything new! It is awesome! I promise!

What did this moron think he'd get?? 1st, we all have problems -- some are greater and more complex than others -- but 99.9% of us can't just toss it all and decide to run from them to "make a fresh start"; 2nd, in his infinite wisdom, he decided to sell it all on the "are you smarter than a 5th grader?" of e-sales sites, e-Bay: what did he think he'd get? And the jerkweeds who actually bid are as clueless as he is. Lots of luck, Sparky -- your chances of "making it" the 2nd time around are less than the first.

Yes, what is wrong with Western civilization? It looks as if we're awfully spoiled here, doesn't it-- I mean, we come here to post negative comments about other people because they did something we would never do! Why give up your house, car and job? How can you live without your material possessions? And just what would you do with that small chunk of change you got for it all anyway, huh? Would you travel the world, or donate some to charity? How overrated! Man, what a LOSER.

He didn't lose, he won. Can you imagine having a fair amount of money and nothing to tie you down? You could go anywhere, do anything... As cliche as it may sound, the possibilities would be endless. It is kind of disappointing to hear he was upset about the selling price--who really needs that much money for just one person?--but a little money is better than a sharp stick in the eye. I know that if my "life" was worth anything, I would sell it too. I wouldn't give up my friends though, they're too good to me. Besides that, it's a really creative idea. The fact that he sold it on eBay just makes me smile. You really can sell anything there, can't you? =)

Lame. I wonder why he got divorced? Maybe he tried to auction his wife first. Also, did he really auction his life, so to speak, or did he really just do what almost all guys his age do, have a midlife crisis?
I can't wait to have mine, but until then, I won't be auctioning anything. However, I'll be selling my art for a fixed price. myspace.com / fruitonthewall

What did he think he would get by auctioning it off in a 'lump deal' like that? I'd think he could have got more money by auctioning things individually or having an auctioneer come auction the property IRL. A bidder may have some problem determining the value of a large lot of items on eBay. Face it, who'd want to bid much money on a 'life' (including his friends) being offered in it's entirety on eBay? What do his friends think about this little deal?

I can't say I want to auction my "life" away, but I'd sure love to sell 44 years off my age.

Oh to be 22 and single again! I might even meet and marry the same woman again. (I'm still with the 'first and only' wife in my life.) Still, I'd love to have a chance to try it over again and make some difference decisions that would lead to a different lifestyle.

Maybe some of you readers would like to be 66 years old now. Medicare isn't bankrupt yet and Social Security puts a monthly check in the bank account. Do I hear any bidders??