Writing Assignment Idea

[retronami]

I think it'd be fun to write a short story, or short piece about, or inspired by an eBay auction. It doesn't have to include the auction itself, or anything about eBay unless that fits, but find a bizarre (or completely normal) item on eBay, read up on it at the auction and write something about it.

Examples of some auctions that seem very writable:
Haunted Chair

Turtle Painter

Get Rich Quick

A genie