This is quite possibly the weirdest online sale ever.  Recently, a pair of young sisters (ages 23 and 15) listed a cornflake shaped like the state of Illinois on e-bay and, here’s the kicker. . .it SOLD for $1,350.00!  The buyer owns a trivia website and purchased the flake to add to his collection of "pop culture and Americana items" that will eventually become part of a traveling museum.

News reports state he will send someone personally to Virginia to pick up the flake to avoid any damage that could be caused by shipping.  The sisters are excited and plan to use the money for a family vacation.  Good for them!

I have to say that I don’t examine my food closely enough that I would have caught this one. LOL The news reports also say this same individual buyer previously purchased the world’s largest cornflake. Unfortunately, it broke into four pieces during shipping, making it unremarkable.  This explains his caution with the delivery of this one. I wonder how much he paid for the other one?

This just goes to show that just when you think you’ve heard it all and nothing else can surprise you, breakfast cereal wins big.  Got something you think is strange that you’re tempted to auction online?  Give it a try.  Chances are, if you list it, they will bid.

Posted by Jennifer.