And the award for shared link of the year goes to…my roommate Goose:

i was thinking we need a secret lair, and i found it: http://tinyurl.com/dbw3ls

Located in sunny Festus, Missouri ( something feels a little off about Festus, Missouri ), I give you the home of Curt and Deborah Sleeper ( again, something feels a little off about Curt Sleeper ).

The Sleepers put their quarry crib up on the market, and it needs to sell in 90-days so that they can pay the previous land owners for the balance owed for the property.

Who’s the previous owner?



Let’s just say that the Sleepers better pay him the balance owed for the property in 90-days.

You there sir! With $168 williams in your wallet, I’ve got two words for you…

Tattooing. Kit.

I just held my right hand steady for about 15 seconds, so I think I’m qualified to bid on this. And no, I’m not the least bit sketched out that they’re offering free shipping FROM CHINA.

As an aside, if there is any way to search for items being shipped from China that are “kit” related on EBAY, I’d be interested to check out that wacky assortment of goods.

To further quell any reservations you have about picking up this item, bear in mind, there is also tattoo removal available for purchase on Ebay… asking price of $1.5 million.

(If You Had Money Archive)

Each Wednesday, I post a weekly update to the digest “If You Had Money”, which shows the sporting goods and memorabilia you could purchase if disposable income was no longer a thing of the past. Each week, it will inevitably leave you wanting…

Folks, we’ve hit the stage in the game where even the government is selling their stuff on Ebay. Solidifying it as truly the new white collar pawn shop destination to do your part to reenergize this woeful economy.

Thus, it’d be Un-American for you not to bid on an entire bowling alley…

120,000 K to buy it now. Includes 16 lanes with the AMF 8270 pinsetters, lockers, and seating.

Pick-up only or you’re responsible for the shipping. What in the name Big Ern are they talking about?!

How is the description for this not “Bowling Alley, contained in building; yes, you’re buying the rights to ownership of an actual building. Under no circumstances do we suggest that you transport these materials somewhere to be reassembled. That would be moronic.”

As always, I like to check out the credentials and what else these internet dealers have up for auction. Note: this guy scored a 57/100 on the ‘seller’s reputation’ scale. That’s an F-minus. Be advised). He does have some dousies up on the block however…

Big Thunder Amusement Ride

Safari Jeep Amusement Ride

Majestic 10 Car Bumper Car Set

He’s actually throwing in the installation on that bumper car set, at NO additional charge. Except you’ve got to pay for the hotel and airfare for his entire crew.

Each Wednesday, I post a weekly update to the digest “If You Had Money”, which shows the sporting goods and memorabilia you could purchase if disposable income was no longer a thing of the past. Each week, it will inevitably leave you wanting…

I believe it was Lil Wayne who said it best when he said, “GOT MONEY! And you know it, take it out your pocket and show it, then throw it.”

If you’ve got 45 large to throw around, and are passionate about resurfacing ice, you might want to consider…

A brief anecdote about zambonis. About three months after I graduated college, I went back to campus for my first homecoming as proud alumni. My buddy Bob, from Memphis, couldn’t make it. So I proceeded to tell everyone that he’d gotten a job as the zambonist for the Nashville Predators – making five dollars per hour, but with full benefits and his own theme music (I want to say it was “Hungry Like the Wolf”). People were eating this up, and no one even questioned the fact that Nashville and Memphis are easily two-hours apart.

Interestingly enough, like Bob, this Zamboni technician is based in the South too. Thus, I couldn’t help but feel compelled to check out what else a guy from North Carolina who owns a zamboni had up for sale. Here are a few of his other auctions…

Bad Bowtie Monster Truck

1999 MONSTER GRAPPLE TRUCK CATERPILLAR KNUCKLE BOOM

Gentleman who identifies himself as chimskichim, you’re officially one of my heros.

Been a little while since the last IYHM. Figured it was time to bring it back, what with the news that Obama Inauguration tickets are going for five figures, and considering that the Federal Reserve plans to give out $2 trillion dollars to somebody, but would rather not tell us who the recipients are.

Money is depressing. Anyway…

For all you museum curator-types out there, check out this life casting of Cassius Clay.

Get this. They’re claiming that the sculpture contains DNA-loaded hair from Ali (3 chests hair and about 30 armpit hairs to be precise). Also, they claim to have destroyed the original mold, so only the one impression could be made.

And They’re claiming it all to the tune of $7,000,000! ($400,000 down payment required via Pay Pal).

Wow. Like I said, museums, institutes, Hall-of-Fames – you may apply. People who pull heists for a living, you’ve been informed as well. Regular schmoes like me, will have to throw in the towel on this one.

The World of Isaac has a hilarious post up about Monta Ellis’ Moped that sparks today’s look at how you can make you bottom line dip. Isaac, thank you friend.

Without further adieu, let’s give its due adieu to The Segshaw!…

Was there ever any doubt that a Segway looks like something you’d want to be pulled by?

On rickshaws, in general. I once found myself frantically trying to hail a cab outside Macy’s, during Christmastime (because I plan well like that). After much failure, I had to settle for an elf in a rickshaw; it was one of the most horrific experiences of my entire life.

And I wonder, if that elfin maniac was limited by the 8 MPH (0 horsepower) governor of the Segway, would he still have treated the midtown bus lanes like his own personal leisure trail system?

if you have $7,400 clams and love danger, check this bad sally out.

Optimus Prime on the front, deal breaker or clincher?