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The Significant Objects Project Looks At What Gives An Object Its Worthnew
Significant Objects works thusly: a tchotchke is bought for a buck or two at a thrift store. A writer is told to craft the trinket's fictional back-story. The object is listed on eBay with that tall tale as its descriptor. The winning bidder gets the object; the proceeds of the sale go to the writer.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
09-10-2009 |
Culture
Tags: James Dean, Norman Rockwell, Stewart O'Nan, Josh Glenn, objects, Rob Walker, value, Luc Sante, eBay
Car-Buying on eBay: Yikes!new
If you're looking for something completely different in a set of wheels, eBay's the place to go. In a matter of a few minutes I stumbled across these gems.
Master of Markets: Expert Scavenger Ron Slattery Shares (Some of) His Secretsnew
Slattery makes his living by scouring Chicago-area flea markets and reselling his purchases, directly or online, to prop companies, auction houses, and collectors.
Chicago Reader |
Anne Ford |
08-04-2008 |
Shopping
Tags: shopping, vintage, Chicago, auctions, junk, eBay, antiques, estate sales, flea markets, garage sales, Ron Slattery
Business of fundraisingnew
Arts organizations go digital in the good search for funding sources
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
07-03-2007 |
Performance
Tags: music, dance, art, arts organization, eBay, fund raising, Good Search, organizations, performance
eBay Art at the Shelburne Museumnew
What would Jerry Seinfeld and Bianca Jagger buy if you gave them $1000 to spend on eBay?
Seven Days |
Pamela Polston |
05-18-2007 |
Art
The Ghosts of Gaming Pastnew
Off the fast track of high-tech video-game technology, another road leads back in time.
Metroland |
David King |
02-09-2006 |
Video Games
