Ebay Stops Kidney Auction

from the capitalism-goes-awry dept

Apparently someone posted an auction on Ebay for a "fully functional kidney" and the bidding hit $5.7M before Ebay brought it to a halt. Doubtless a joke, but a platform for interesting discussion -- I recall a professor discussing the potential for the richest bidders to skew organ transplant lists with their ability to pay. He proposed that potential receipients bid on the number of hours they would pledge to charity in exchange for their new organ. Thoughts?

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    mike, Sep 3rd, 1999 @ 10:14am

    I just have my kidney removed about 8 wks ago--5.7 million isn't enough

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    Different types of auctions

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    Mike (profile), Sep 3rd, 1999 @ 10:26am

    I think Todd brings up some interesting points in his post. The concept of the "charity auction" is different and pretty interesting. I am wondering, though, if the internet (gotta bring it back to the internet - that's what I do) makes specialty auctions that don't involve money easier... Or does it simply make it easier to scam an auction like that. It's easy to say you're going to give X hours to charity before you get the kidney and then try to get out of it after you're safe and sound. One thing that folks have noticed in being involved with internet auctions is it's easy to get carried away and bid well beyond what you meant to, or could reasonably afford.

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    Kidney Auction

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    Stan Blackett, Aug 2nd, 2006 @ 7:35am

    Personally I see nothing wrong with a someone selling one of their own kidneys to the highest bidder. I would sell one of mine for $5,000,000.00 also. By the way I have A pos blood (Just in case your interested!)

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    sell my 1 kidney

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    shruti, Jan 24th, 2009 @ 1:49am

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    sell my 1 kidney

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    shruti, Jan 24th, 2009 @ 1:50am

    i have to sell my one kidney at rs 2500000

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    on sale

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    Trehan, Nov 14th, 2009 @ 12:23pm

    ph - +91-99153-20990, i m 25 n in need of money, A negative blood group

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    on sale

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    Tarun, Nov 14th, 2009 @ 12:25pm

    ph - +91-99153-20990, i m 25 n in need of money, A negative blood group

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    Sell Kidney

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    Jonathan Male 32, Feb 16th, 2010 @ 10:27am

    O+ Will part with one for I have two. Get in touch with me who ever is looking for a kidney. In the US

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    iggo, Mar 17th, 2010 @ 5:25am

    European,46 years old, sells his kidney. quality life. perfect health. operation only in qualified hospital. all expenses: travel-tests etc on behalf of the buyer. can travel anywhere.
    Price : 70.000 euro. I am living in Slovenia

    This is not a joke, serious need so only serious buyers please.
    Thanks.
    Contact me at [email protected]

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    sell my 1 kidney

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    Rajiv, Mar 20th, 2010 @ 3:35am

    Myself Rajiv, a 44 yrs young male from india, i am WILLING TO SELL MY KIDNEY as i am in huge debt and find no other options left with me. My blood group is O+, i am healthy, free from all diseases, no past history of any disease, no parental disease. The cost of Kidney will be 1,00,000 USD (i.e. 50,00,000 INR) that too in cash+ Buyer pays all transplant and medical costs. No one from my family side should know about the deal. Anyone interested contact me at my e-mail id i.e. [email protected]

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    Kidney for Sale

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    Thomas Kelly, Apr 15th, 2010 @ 4:22pm

    I am a 25 year old healthy male, non-drinker, willing to sell his kidney. Please contact me at [email protected] - with highest offer. I am currently living in Philadelphia but I'll be moving to California in about a month. You must pay medical costs.

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    Kidney for Sale

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    shineshinda (profile), Apr 21st, 2010 @ 2:26am

    41 year old male, perfect health, A+ blood type, never have smoked, drank alcohol or done drugs (haven't even drank coffee ever). Completely disease free.

    You must pickup all associated fees (travel and the whatnot), make a down payment of $100,000 prior to the operation and the remainder (highest bidder) is immediately due upon completion of the operation.

    Bidding begins now.

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    25 yr old female kidney

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    angeleyes, Apr 21st, 2010 @ 1:09pm

    drug free, healthy college student, considering parting with one of my kidneys. Since God gave me two, perhaps he wanted me to share one (for the right price of coarse). willing to negotiate, lets talk about the procedure, any plan of action you have, health risks,your insurance coverage, Etc.

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    That was my idea!

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    Anni Nominous, Jun 4th, 2010 @ 2:28pm

    The law in every country today forbids selling organs, whether from living or dead people. (There are a few isolated exceptions, including blood and blood plasma.) The bizarre principle seems to be that everybody is allowed to benefit from the donation except the person who makes the sacrifice. The patient benefits, the doctor benefits, the hospital benefits. But if the donor benefits, that is somehow considered unethical.

    In my opinion this is both bad ethics and bad policy. Ethically, someone who donates an organ, or agrees to make one available after his death, certainly deserves recompense. From a policy point of view, there is generally a shortage of organ donors, and providing recompense would increase the supply and save innumerable lives.

    I don't agree with the ban, I feel it only creates underground channels. People will do what is most important to them...if proper channels aren't available they will be made in some form or another. You can’t stop necessity. There are also monetary forms of compensation that don't break any laws, you just have to be smarter than Uncle Sam. I'm a healthy, athletic 35 yr old white male willing to give for compensation. I exercise, don't drink or smoke and have no family history of any illness or disease. I'm type O-. I live in Denver. 05/03/2010 scojennn@gmail. com

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    living organ donor

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    Mindy, Jun 14th, 2010 @ 10:53am

    Hi,
    I am a 42 year old healthy female that does not drink or do drugs. Blood type 0.
    I will not sell any organs as this is illegal. However, I would consider living donation to anyone how needs a kidney or liver if I can be reimbursed for my time etc.
    Please contact me at [email protected] if you want to chat. Thank you,
    Mindy

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    Expressions Of Interset

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    luke mckirdy, Jul 27th, 2010 @ 5:55am

    O positive
    27 year old Australian
    no illnesses or illnesses in family
    very fit surfer, soccer player
    never smoked disgusting habit
    occassional beer
    curious about what kind of offer I would get

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    selling kidney

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    ahmad, Aug 20th, 2010 @ 11:55am

    Hi , how are u , i am 29 years male, i want to sell my kidney, never smoke , never drink. Very healthy.
    A+ blood.
    really want to hear soon.
    thanks

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    Kidney sale

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    gvr, Nov 20th, 2010 @ 1:25pm

    well let me hop on the bandwagon as well... 40 male willing to sell my kidney at 55 k Euro.. bargain ?

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    Kidney sale

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    gvr, Nov 20th, 2010 @ 1:25pm

    well let me hop on the bandwagon as well... 40 male willing to sell my kidney at 55 k Euro.. bargain ?

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    I have a kidney I would also sell

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    cody, Nov 22nd, 2010 @ 3:48pm

    I also have a kidney I would also sell, for 1,250,000 plus all medical expense and tralvel cost that were involved. Plus pre and post opp cost involved. Or a loan. I am a+pos never been sick and I also have a very healthy outdoor lifetlye. If you need help and you can give help. There are always some type of cost. If you have any questions please email me anytime at [email protected] . I am a very healthy male 39 and live and reside in the U. S.

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    nicholas compton, Dec 16th, 2010 @ 8:55pm

    29 willing to sale kidney for the right price call me 574 226 0200

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    i have a kidney to sell

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    Alex, Mar 7th, 2011 @ 11:47am

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    kidney

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    desperate, Mar 12th, 2011 @ 6:26pm

    I am 31 years old and would be willing to sell my kidney also. No diseases, RH- blood, buyer have to pay all medical expenses and compensation.

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    Kidney

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    Regan dicarlo, Mar 30th, 2011 @ 4:18pm

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    Kidney

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    Regan dicarlo, Mar 30th, 2011 @ 4:19pm

    Not sure what blood I am I live in Pittsburgh pa 412-553-9544

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    anish, May 5th, 2011 @ 3:57pm

    hello evrybdy i wana sell my kidney for 100000 pounds..........if anybdy intrested...i m 22 m...mail me

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    scott, May 6th, 2011 @ 8:58am

    hello i am will to give my kidney for something like save my home for my family

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    Kidney to sell (Rs.1500000)

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    santosh patil, May 19th, 2011 @ 5:09am

    Myself Santosh, a 26 yrs young male from india, i am WILLING TO SELL MY KIDNEY as i am in huge debt and find no other options left with me. My blood group is O+, i am healthy, free from all diseases, no past history of any disease, no parental disease. The cost of Kidney will be 15,00,000 INR) that too in cash+ Buyer pays all transplant and medical costs. No one from my family side should know about the deal. Anyone interested contact me at my e-mail id i.e. [email protected]

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    Kidney for sale

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    J.Alcantar, May 24th, 2011 @ 1:46pm

    Give me $3M, maybe less, email mrs.alcantar89@gmail com...very serious...you need it iGot it. You help me, iHelp you :)

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    AB Kidney blood group.

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    Dare, Jun 6th, 2011 @ 1:05am

    About Me:Blood group AB. 25 years of age. Never smoked, never drank Alcohol. Contact me ASAP. Best financial gift offerer.

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    Re: sell my 1 kidney

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    belinda wensil, Sep 7th, 2011 @ 2:48pm

    my phone number is 9184288089

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    sell my 1 kidney

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    Pradeep BS, Oct 25th, 2011 @ 10:55pm

    I am suffering from some financial problems, my blood group is ab(+)tive and am in a good health, my contact no. is 09972070740

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    josep, Oct 29th, 2011 @ 12:21pm

    I wanna sell my kidney 70000$ my blood groop -A CONTACT ME TO FOLLOWING MAIL:[email protected]

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    kidney for sale!

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    eric, Oct 30th, 2011 @ 12:43am

    Shoot I am 35 o-meg fit healthy I can go with 1 million.

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    kidney donation

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    greg, Nov 22nd, 2011 @ 4:45pm

    Hi I am 26 year old healthy guy,but I do not know my blood type.I live in los angeles,My phone number is 770-906-4060.I am not selling my kidney or my liver,but I would really appreciate ,if somebody also can lend me 200 thousand dollars for my business,just a loan

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    Anonymous Coward, Dec 1st, 2011 @ 8:55am

    you please are sick for selling your organs for money. this is illegal and wrong.

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    kidney for sale

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    naftalikiragu, Dec 15th, 2011 @ 12:53am

    I'm also willing to sell my kidney. I also happen to know so many youths who are also willing to sell theirs too.I'm a twenty four years old Kenyan male.was a light smoker for three years ,take no alcohol. Untreated? Get me on( [email protected])or Facebook([email protected])

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    "donation"

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    Jeremiah, Jan 12th, 2012 @ 8:44am

    I am a healthy 33 yr old male who lives in the united states. I want to donate my kidney in exchange for a monetary donation. Non drinker and non smoker. O+ blood type. Have all the tests needed to be a match. Renal ultrasounds, HIV screening, and blood group sheet. Operation must be in the U.S. and all medical costs and traveling expenses must be covered by the recipient. Please contact me at [email protected] serious replies only.

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