Recently we saw a woman auctioning off her virginity online, and now a man is taking his turn to climb on board the ‘cashing in’ bandwagon.
A guy from Massachusetts is currently auctioning his Facebook profile on eBay with a starting bid of $73,000.
In order to pay off his college debts, the man is offering someone the opportunity to purchase his online social identity, giving them full access to his photos and huge network of friends, which he says he invested quite a bit of time into building up.
Probably a tempting offer if you are fed up with your current group of friends, but would anyone be willing to pay for it?
$73,000 Facebook Profiles
Man Auctions Off His Social Network Identity
Trend Themes
1. Online Identity Auctions - Opportunities for individuals to sell their online social identities to interested buyers.
2. Monetizing Social Networks - The potential for individuals to make money by leveraging their social media presence and networks.
3. Debt Relief Strategies - Creative approaches to paying off debt, such as selling assets and valuable online profiles.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - Online platforms and marketplaces that facilitate the buying and selling of digital assets like social network profiles.
2. Social Media - Platforms and services that enable users to connect and share online, creating opportunities for monetization and identity trading.
3. Personal Finance - Financial strategies and services focused on helping individuals manage and pay off debt, including unconventional methods like selling valuable digital assets.