Sarah Palin-signed Xbox on eBay for $1.1 million
In the place where they struck oil, they might, on hearing this news, be struck dumb.
You see, as I wandered through the pages of eBay in search of some fine and modern cooking utensils, I came across something that forced my digestive system to ask questions of my cerebellum.
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For there (here, indeed) was what seemed to be a brand new Xbox 360 for sale at the most reasonable sum of $1.1 million.
This, as your own cerebellum might be whispering to you, is no ordinary Xbox. For this pristine machine was signed by former governor of Alaska and current literary figure Sarah Palin.
The enervatingly enterprising vendor of this quite frankly priceless technological specimen is David Morrill (that's Morrill, not Imorrill) who claims he resides in Alberta, Canada.
He says he took a trip to Alaska and made sure it coincided with the then-governor's picnic on July 24.
He claims he pushed his way through the crowd to get within sniffing distance of the great Alaskan's hem, told her he had traveled three days just to see her, and asked her to sign his Xbox.
She told him, apparently, that it was "the most extravagant thing she had ever been asked to sign." Which might make certain skeptics wonder whose credit card enjoyed the rather costly pieces of clothing Palin was said to have bought during her sturdy gallop to world prominence during the 2008 election campaign.
According to the Escapist, Morrill tried to sell this Xbox in August but fell foul of certain eBay regulations--you know, of the "prove it" variety.
Still, just as there can now be little doubt that Palin really did sign this particular box (the photos are there for all to see on eBay), there can also be little doubt that Morrill has pitched the opening bid at an appropriate figure.
While, at the time of writing, this venerable Xbox has not yet attracted a munificent suitor, I am sure that before the auction closes on October 15 at 2:12 p.m. PDT, there will be a stampede of investors virtually pummeling each other to toss vast dollar amounts toward this iconic piece of technology.
I am, however, concerned that Morrill's avaricious underskirt might have been revealed in one tiny detail.
Though he justly expects to receive $1.1 million for his almost priceless possession, he also expects the winning bidder to pay $15 for the shipping.
I know there will be some who might feel this just has the vaguest tincture of an ethics violation.
Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who advises major corporations on content creation and marketing. He brings an irreverent, sarcastic, and sometimes ironic voice to the tech world. He is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CNET. 
It appears as if someone doesnt quite get sarcasm.............
I have a ragin clue is somewhere in hrere, lets see..
oh snap!
....sorry it was too easy, perfect set up.
Um, yeah... I've got the $1.1 million, but I'm short the $15 for shipping. Drat. And I really wanted it too. Oh well, can't afford it, you know.
Obviously we need our goverment to get what ever this guy is getting.....
But to start the bidding at that price? David is an idiot.
I can see one of those figures rising, I doubt it'll be the latter.
Some people will buy anything, but nobody's gonna buy this for $1 million!
If those words describe our president for trying to put together our country after being messed up by 8 years of no record keeping, fraudulent invesments and such, then which words describe you?
an apparent brogger which minds expeand as the horizon but mingles with arrogance and rains ignorance.
I would love to hear ya!
I have one question... Will it blend?
Palin---------------------------
ex-governor of a small town in ALASKA.
Known for some stupidities on stage most notably (i can see russia from alaska)
tries to be a mother and a politician fails to do both but keeps one.
Managed to single handedly take down macain's campaign with her glamurous F-ups.
XBOX 360---------------------
only device on the game party from microsoft.
known for lots of repairing and RRODs.
Tries to be a gaming console and a multimedia device but only does one.
Managed to single handedly privided the red ink for microsoft although it has been out for a while.
But the price is not justified, unless.............
Nah, its just not justified.
- by Pahbie October 9, 2009 2:56 PM PDT
- Munificent? Give me a break. When you read this and roll your eyes - note that I have already done the same.
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