Dad sells son's 90-dollar video game online for more than 9000

Bonum83 · 12-18-2007, 12:16 AM

MONTREAL (AFP) - After catching his 15-year-old smoking pot, a father sold the hard-to-get "Guitar Hero III" video game he bought his son for 90 dollars for Christmas at an online auction, fetching 9,000 dollars.

The sale took place after the father spent two weeks searching for the video game for the Nintendo Wii gameboard.

"So I was so relieved in that I had finally got the Holy Grail of Christmas presents pretty much just in the nick of time. I couldn't wait to spread the jubilance to my son," the father wrote on the eBay website.

"Then, yesterday, I came home from work early and what do I find? My innocent little boy smoking pot in the back yard with two of his delinquent friends."

The man, a school teacher, who kept his identity private, said he sold the coveted video game to punish his son and discourage him from smoking dope.

The sale was a boon for the family's bank account, since the game the father purchased for 90 dollars (US) was finally sold to an Australian who plunked down 9,100 dollars for it.
The naughty son, however, will not go without a present on Christmas.

"I am still considering getting him a game for his Nintendo. Maybe something like Barbie as the Island Princess or Dancing with the Stars ... I know he will just love them," the father said, tongue-in-cheek.

Sir_Winkey · 12-18-2007, 12:18 AM

Ha Ha that's freaking awesome! LOL

Aiur · 12-18-2007, 12:21 AM

Wow, $9100 for a video game? There sure are some desperate people out there.

test-acc · 12-18-2007, 12:55 AM

That is one awesome dad (his comment at the end).

lpxxfaintxx · 12-18-2007, 01:09 AM

This was on Digg or Reddit a few days ago.

CrazyGerbilEater · 12-18-2007, 01:21 AM

ScAreCroW · 12-18-2007, 02:12 AM

That is epic win.

Deg™ · 12-18-2007, 02:13 AM

Guitar Hero 3 isn't even hard to get.

Bonum83 · 12-18-2007, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tails Doll

Wow, $9100 for a video game? There sure are some desperate people out there.

nah not desperate just ppl who has money.

OmegaMatrix · 12-18-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonum83

nah not desperate just ppl who has money.

$9100 > Guitar Hero III

Too much for my blood. And most people without a mental deficiency.

CrazyGerbilEater · 12-18-2007, 02:27 AM

its about worth about 5$ in my book, and to be used as frisbee in trap shooting.

Belphegor · 12-18-2007, 02:31 AM

Source please?

ScAreCroW · 12-18-2007, 02:35 AM

Don't even bother asking that of Bonum. He's is famous for these kinds of posts

Dissidence · 12-18-2007, 03:53 AM

Dad sells son's 90-dollar video game online for more than 9000 - Yahoo! News

FlamingAsterix · 12-18-2007, 03:59 AM

This is pure excellence. Nice post Bonum, but once again you need to post your sources.

12-18-2007, 12:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bonum83 Banned Disciple Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 638	Dad sells son's 90-dollar video game online for more than 9000 MONTREAL (AFP) - After catching his 15-year-old smoking pot, a father sold the hard-to-get "Guitar Hero III" video game he bought his son for 90 dollars for Christmas at an online auction, fetching 9,000 dollars. The sale took place after the father spent two weeks searching for the video game for the Nintendo Wii gameboard. "So I was so relieved in that I had finally got the Holy Grail of Christmas presents pretty much just in the nick of time. I couldn't wait to spread the jubilance to my son," the father wrote on the eBay website. "Then, yesterday, I came home from work early and what do I find? My innocent little boy smoking pot in the back yard with two of his delinquent friends." The man, a school teacher, who kept his identity private, said he sold the coveted video game to punish his son and discourage him from smoking dope. The sale was a boon for the family's bank account, since the game the father purchased for 90 dollars (US) was finally sold to an Australian who plunked down 9,100 dollars for it. The naughty son, however, will not go without a present on Christmas. "I am still considering getting him a game for his Nintendo. Maybe something like Barbie as the Island Princess or Dancing with the Stars ... I know he will just love them," the father said, tongue-in-cheek.
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12-18-2007, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
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12-18-2007, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
test-acc Ace #1 Poon Tycoon Senior Member Retired Staff Member Gold Member Blessed Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Europe! Posts: 2,407	That is one awesome dad (his comment at the end). __________________
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12-18-2007, 02:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
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12-18-2007, 03:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
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