eBay was ten years old yesterday. The site was initially called Auction Web and was worth nothing, and has since grown to become a fifty billion dollar global business. I must confess that I really don't see the attraction of eBay, but that's because it combines two of my greatest dislikes - shopping and sending packages by post. Why accumulate more stuff if you have enough, and why spend your time trekking round to the sorting office if your letterbox is too small. eBay is like a giant online car boot sale, selling stuff nobody wants to people who don't need it. But I do know several eBayaddicts who seem to spend all their time checking up on the progress of their latest sale, sneaking in at the last minute to poach a top bargain and popping down to the post office with oversized jiffy bags. So there must be something in it.
So I thought today would be the ideal moment to set up my own online trading portal - dgBay. Not only will I surely make my fortune, but I can clear out some of the rubbish in my spare room at the same time. Perfect. I'm starting off with five carefully selected items and inviting you to make a bid, if you're interested and/or gullible enough. [Terms and conditions available on request]
Coronation EditionRadio Times • it's meant to be that faded yellow colour, honest • includes ads for Aertex, Silver Shred & HP sauce [1953 - original cost 3d] Bids: Auction ends: 1d 9h 53m
The Race Into Spaceteacards album • complete filled-in album containing all 50 cards • a genuine Brooke Bond tea giveaway [1971 - original cost 5p, plus lots of tea] Bids: Auction ends: 10957d 0h 0m
Two black fluffy dice • with plastic sucker for easy adhesion • looks especially chavvy in a Ford Fiesta [1999 - unwanted leaving present] Bids: Auction ends: <1m
Queen's Golden Jubilee firework • as found in Green Park after firework display • ideal keepsake for any ardent royalist [2002 - casing only, slightly charred] Bids: Auction ends: 20h 02m
Three Creme Eggs • mmmm, lovely chocolate (not in shops) • available as a trio or singly [2005 - original cost 89p for three] Bids: Auction ends: 111d 17h 00m
Coronation Edition Radio Times
The Race Into Space teacards album
Two black fluffy dice
Queen's Golden Jubilee firework
Three Creme Eggs
