What Collectors Will Pay!

Midus1 · March 17, 2008 7:12AM

There is a coin flake shaped like Illinois on Ebay and the current bid is 1600 dollars. There is a dime for comparison. I thought I was crazy for spending 1000 bucks for a Lincoln Cent. Not connected with that auction at all just thought it was interesting the amount people will pay to advance their collections. I'm no good with links but type in corn flake on Ebay search and you find it. I guess people think coin collectors are crazy for spending what they do on old coins.

SpaceMonkey · March 17, 2008 7:15AM

well... if you are trying to complete the registry set for the Corn Flake Statehood set then... yes... it IS worth it

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doh · March 17, 2008 7:21AM

I doubt it's a "collector." Probably a Vegas casino doing it for publicity...like the Virgin Mary on a grilled cheese.

direwolf1972 · March 17, 2008 7:24AM

Sounds interesting just for a look. Happen to have a item number or link?

nutz4coinz · March 17, 2008 7:27AM

"Sale can't be completed due to ice cold milk splashing over it and making it soggy, so now it looks like Rhode Island"

gecko109 · March 17, 2008 7:27AM

What the hell am I doing here??? I need to go out and buy 5 or 6 boxes of frosted flakes and search them. The next Idaho is just $1000 away!

nycounsel · March 17, 2008 7:29AM

here's a link

ebay corn flake link

there are some copycat auctions, not doing so well...

SpaceMonkey · March 17, 2008 7:29AM

"flaky" ebay auction

-sm

BECOKA · March 17, 2008 7:29AM

I bought frosted flakes yesterday, guess I should have bought corn flakes.

BBN · March 17, 2008 7:31AM

Link to the search

Looks like a few spoofs too.

direwolf1972 · March 17, 2008 7:32AM

Cool I think I see Obama's face on there.

gecko109 · March 17, 2008 7:32AM

Truth be told, that is a giant flake. Unfortunately, the guy who wins this obnoxious item will be an even bigger flake.

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 7:37AM

I hope it doesn't break in shipping!

pauljuno · March 17, 2008 7:37AM

I wouldn't buy that if I was that guy. What he doesn't realize is that flake is just a prototype for Kellogg's new Statehood "flakes" series of cereal. Apparently 4 new boxes will be issued each year celebrating a different state of our wonderful country. They haven't decided on whether or not to continue with territories, etc....

ricko · March 17, 2008 7:40AM

Cheers, RickO

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 7:43AM

Selling all my Gold to buy Corn Flakes!!!

pocketpiececommems · March 17, 2008 7:58AM

It would have to be a "pocketpiece" for me to bid. I wonder if there are any in PO-01?

mark511 · March 17, 2008 8:11AM

It is up to 2,075!

bigmansam88 · March 17, 2008 8:20AM

Anybody remember the piece of toast with Jesus's face in it that sold for tons of money?

BBN · March 17, 2008 8:29AM

I'm betting the winner doesn't pay

pontiacinf · March 17, 2008 8:37AM

I find this kinda funny, actually its down right hilarious

CoinsAreNeat · March 17, 2008 8:38AM

The high bidder..is an idiot. Buy precious medals

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 9:37AM

Jumped to $2500... wow $900 in a few hours, and 2 days to go!

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 9:39AM

Now $3,050.00

charley · March 17, 2008 9:44AM

BECOKA, I thought a Frosted Finish is more desirable? Respectfully, John Curlis

TwoSides2aCoin · March 17, 2008 9:50AM

Okay, someone explain why a corn flake is being bid up to FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ?

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 9:52AM

$5900 now a good source of fiber at 2" long I guess?

charley · March 17, 2008 9:55AM

Because it is not a Frosted Finish, or it would bring double that.Respectfully, John Curlis

TwoSides2aCoin · March 17, 2008 10:01AM

Over fifty eight thousand visitors ? I hope Jay Leno or Dave Letterman pick up on this one. There are over 100 people per minute checking this one out

TwoSides2aCoin · March 17, 2008 10:07AM

This makes me want to cherrypick my oatmeal.

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 10:08AM

WTF it just went to $10,100.00

LeeBone · March 17, 2008 10:09AM

WTF?

charley · March 17, 2008 10:10AM

The oatmeal will have a mushy, fuzzy finish. Won't be worth as much. Consider original chocolate brown cocoa puffs. Respectfully, John Curlis

rgCoinGuy · March 17, 2008 10:11AM

Well, Gecko is from IL and couldn't spend his monthly money on coins at the local coin shop, he has to spend it on something

BXBOY143 · March 17, 2008 10:11AM

<< <i>here's a link

ebay corn flake link

there are some copycat auctions, not doing so well... >>

IF THAT IS NOT B.S. I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!!

EDITED TO ADD: $900,000 RIIIIGHT!!! this guy is getting duped and i cant imagine WTF the final value fee will be

can we say POOF!!!

Midus1 · March 17, 2008 10:12AM

$80,000.00

TwoSides2aCoin · March 17, 2008 10:12AM

<< <i>The oatmeal will have a mushy, fuzzy finish. Won't be worth as much. Consider original chocolate brown cocoa puffs. Respectfully, John Curlis >>

I can't take this laughter.
My stomach has been hurting from laughing for 9 minutes.

Midus1 · March 17, 2008 10:13AM

Back to $6500.00

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 10:14AM

Back up to holy moly $500,100.00

Edited to say... i missed going out to dinner watching this.

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 10:16AM

$900,100.00

charley · March 17, 2008 10:18AM

I am now quite concerned about China Counterfeits, at this price. What we need is a Cereal and Crunch Capability Grading Co. CACC- Oh, never mind.... Respectfully, John Curlis

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 10:18AM

Now back down to $6500

Gemineye · March 17, 2008 10:33AM

........Holy Crap......and I thought the Cheerios Sac was the best thing since sliced bread.....!!!!!

bigmansam88 · March 17, 2008 11:30AM

I have one of these shaped like California. How much do you think it would bring considering it's much bigger than Illinois?

Found it while cherrypicking a box of corn flakes that I had my local supermarket order for me.

GFourDriver · March 17, 2008 11:35AM

It was front page on aol, thats why all the interest. I've got a raisin that looks like Hilary, maybe I should list it.

clarkbar04 · March 17, 2008 11:49AM

I found a graham cracker shaped like colorado, what's it worth?

GoldenEyeNumismatics · March 17, 2008 12:46PM

hmm $150k.

rather expensive

Broadstruck · March 17, 2008 2:43PM

Back up to $200,500.00 all from bidders with real feedback... gosh and I thought lunch with Scarlete Johansen at $41,000.00 was silly

My favorite is Cancelled: US $99,999,999.00

Bidders:45Bids:83Time left:2 days 11 hours 29 mins

o***o( 124) US $200,500.00 Mar-17-08 20:41:20 PDT
n***r( 118) US $200,400.00 Mar-17-08 21:19:15 PDT
s***y( 387) US $200,200.00 Mar-17-08 20:56:07 PDT

Bid retraction and cancellation history

Bidder Action / Explanation Date of Bid and Retraction
i***h( 9 ) Retracted: US $1,500.00
Explanation: Entered wrong amount Bid: Mar-17-08 01:07:09 PDT
Retracted: Mar-17-08 01:17:05 PDT

1***3( 96) Cancelled: US $250,000.00
Explanation: not taken as a legitament bidder Bid: Mar-17-08 19:39:33 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 19:43:57 PDT

r***g( 241) Retracted: US $100.00
Explanation: Entered wrong amount Bid: Mar-16-08 19:19:18 PDT
Retracted: Mar-16-08 21:23:02 PDT

i***q( 12851) Retracted: US $6,400.00
Explanation: Entered wrong amount Bid: Mar-17-08 17:03:05 PDT
Retracted: Mar-17-08 17:23:33 PDT

y***i( 17) Cancelled: US $900,000.00
Explanation: Obvious fake bids. Bid: Mar-17-08 17:15:02 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 17:17:50 PDT

2***a( 59) Retracted: US $6,700,000.00
Explanation: Entered wrong amount Bid: Mar-17-08 19:00:27 PDT
Retracted: Mar-17-08 19:01:19 PDT

i***i( 1 ) Cancelled: US $180,000.00
Explanation: low score Bid: Mar-17-08 19:51:20 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 19:55:54 PDT

p***t( 4 ) Cancelled: US $500,000.00
Explanation: low rating Bid: Mar-17-08 19:34:27 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 19:39:18 PDT

g***m( 8 ) Cancelled: US $76,000.00
Explanation: low score Bid: Mar-17-08 19:26:16 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 19:48:53 PDT

7***4( -1 ) Cancelled: US $2,000.00
Explanation: Negative feedback Bid: Mar-17-08 09:13:35 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 09:55:06 PDT

n***n( 0 ) Cancelled: US $99,999,999.00
Explanation: Obvious fake bidding Bid: Mar-17-08 17:11:03 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 17:11:56 PDT

n***n( 0 ) Cancelled: US $65,000,000.00
Explanation: Obvious fake bids. Bid: Mar-17-08 17:14:05 PDT
Cancelled: Mar-17-08 17:16:33 PDT

dlimb2 · March 17, 2008 2:49PM

This has to be a joke! Who in their right mind would bid a corn flake up this high, other than a corn nut!

BBN · March 17, 2008 2:58PM

I'm betting in the end someone will end up paying about $500 for it just so they could own an auction item with about 2 minutes of fame.

Artist · March 17, 2008 4:04PM

You must admit it does look like the state of Illinois.

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