gwb123 Posted February 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2011 Seven-year-old boy buys fighter jet on eBay http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/...ter-jet-on-ebay "Thanks to eBay, a seven-year-old London boy managed to purchase a real-life Harrier fighter jet. It was easy: All he had to do was click on a bright "buy it now" button on the auction site, send a payment of about $113,000, and he'd be ready to live out every young man's fantasy. There was just one problem: He didn't have the money — and his dad found out about his shopping spree." An object lesson in not leaving your eBay account open when you have to leave the room and the kids are around! PS: You have to love the eBay standard boilerplate for CONDITION: Used: An item that has been previously used. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or shop return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtTamura Posted February 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2011 I almost spilled my drink when I read that story today! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2011 That's a steal. His old man should take out a loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted February 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2011 I wonder if Dad will let him have the keys!! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallClan Posted February 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2011 Oh man! That seems like it would have been a good deal too, the aircraft is back up for sale now at 94,000 pounds anyone here want to buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted February 10, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2011 That's gold. :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted February 10, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2011 That's a steal. His old man should take out a loan. At least the loan would fuel it up for the first flight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrahistorian Posted February 10, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 10, 2011 It's a Falklands vet too... Would have been cool if it were a USMC TAV-8A though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted February 11, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2011 And I about crapped when my kid (before he could read) was one click away from confirming the bid on a very pricy pair of M1943 pants when he just wanted to look at it better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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