Monday, Aug. 16, 1999

Netwatch

By Harriet Barovick, Autumn DeLeon, Michelle Derrow, Aisha Durham, Sanders Goodrich, Tam Gray, Lina Lofaro, Tim Padgett and Reed Tucker

GOING GOING...The Miami high school student who tried to auction his "virginty" (sic) online was shut down, but most auction websites don't get nearly so interesting. Listing an item has become so easy and inexpensive that users are beginning to hock anything. Here's a sampling of items recently put up for sale on ebay, Lycos and other auction sites. Just one bid so far.

ITEM ASKED DESCRIPTION

Mop 40.00 Bucket not included

McDonald's Training 5.00 ...gives viewer a knowledge of the Video: Filet-O-Fish procedures involved in Filet-O-Fish production

Four Eveready .50 They still had a little charge left in Batteries them when I tested them

Bowling Pin 9.00 Looks like it's been used only for a few games

Expired Store-Stock 3.00 This bottle of Syrup of Black Draught Laxative has expired. Will be a sought-after collector's item

Old Fly Swatter 24.00 One small tear in the middle

Heineken Beer 3.99 This cap is used and in good Bottle Cap condition. Virginia resident pays 4.5% sales tax

Easy Cheese .01 One 8 oz. can...American!!! Will trade