West VA. residents you're almost OWNED! - GoFuckYourself.com

undermyspell · 01-14-2004, 05:40 PM

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - An attempt to auction off the state of West Virginia drew 56 bids and nearly enough promised dollars to fill the state's projected budget hole before eBay learned of the joke.

By Tuesday evening, with five days to go in the sale of item number 2372779353, "Entire State of West Virginia," bidders had bumped the ante up to just $1 short of $100 million.

"As an eBay consumer myself ... that's a heck of a bargain!" joked Amy Shuler Goodwin, spokeswoman for Gov. Bob Wise, who's projecting a $120 million deficit for fiscal 2005.

The seller, identified only as "fishstuffnthings," did not immediately respond to e-mails late Tuesday. Nor did "nosnam1488," who was the high bidder.

Within minutes, the auction was unplugged and the state was "no longer available."

"Obviously, this buyer doesn't have the goods to sell," said Chris Donlay, spokesman for the San Jose, Calif.-based online auction company.

But for "fishstuffnthings," it was fun while it lasted, despite some misspellings:

"I, as emperor of West Virginia, have been appointed as steward of this sale," he wrote. "You are bidding on the ENTIRE STATE of West Virginia. Please note that this auction does not come with governing rites, nor the inhabitants of said property. You also may not change the state flag, bird, or so on. This is merely for bragging rights, or to hang a sign in your garage that says, 'I own West Virginia.' Also please note, you will have every right to succeed from the union, but that has been tried in the past without much success. I am also willing to relinquish the seat of `Emperor' FOR FREE!"

MrIzzz · 01-14-2004, 05:41 PM

omg, you know that dude is a true redneck

GonePhishing · 01-14-2004, 06:47 PM

Too bad he didn't have the buy it now feature on!

crockett · 01-14-2004, 06:56 PM

lol my cousin works for senator John Rockefeller of WV I'll have to send her this

serious · 01-14-2004, 07:18 PM

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This is merely for bragging rights, or to hang a sign in your garage that says, 'I own West Virginia.' Also please note, you will have every right to succeed from the union, but that has been tried in the past without much success.

tbabe · 01-14-2004, 07:19 PM

i wouldnt pay more than 10K

Ic3m4nZ · 01-14-2004, 07:23 PM

01-14-2004, 05:40 PM	#1
undermyspell Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 875	West VA. residents you're almost OWNED! MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - An attempt to auction off the state of West Virginia drew 56 bids and nearly enough promised dollars to fill the state's projected budget hole before eBay learned of the joke. By Tuesday evening, with five days to go in the sale of item number 2372779353, "Entire State of West Virginia," bidders had bumped the ante up to just $1 short of $100 million. "As an eBay consumer myself ... that's a heck of a bargain!" joked Amy Shuler Goodwin, spokeswoman for Gov. Bob Wise, who's projecting a $120 million deficit for fiscal 2005. The seller, identified only as "fishstuffnthings," did not immediately respond to e-mails late Tuesday. Nor did "nosnam1488," who was the high bidder. Within minutes, the auction was unplugged and the state was "no longer available." "Obviously, this buyer doesn't have the goods to sell," said Chris Donlay, spokesman for the San Jose, Calif.-based online auction company. But for "fishstuffnthings," it was fun while it lasted, despite some misspellings: "I, as emperor of West Virginia, have been appointed as steward of this sale," he wrote. "You are bidding on the ENTIRE STATE of West Virginia. Please note that this auction does not come with governing rites, nor the inhabitants of said property. You also may not change the state flag, bird, or so on. This is merely for bragging rights, or to hang a sign in your garage that says, 'I own West Virginia.' Also please note, you will have every right to succeed from the union, but that has been tried in the past without much success. I am also willing to relinquish the seat of `Emperor' FOR FREE!"

01-14-2004, 05:41 PM	#2
MrIzzz If u touch it, I will cum Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: long island Posts: 22,923	omg, you know that dude is a true redneck __________________ WHO WANTS TO PLAY GRAB-ASS?

01-14-2004, 06:47 PM	#3
GonePhishing Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blah Posts: 2,474	Too bad he didn't have the buy it now feature on! __________________ If Biff Fucks My Mom... I Might Never Be Born...

01-14-2004, 06:56 PM	#4
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,818	lol my cousin works for senator John Rockefeller of WV I'll have to send her this __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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tbabe Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,494	i wouldnt pay more than 10K

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