One of the limitations of Fark's front page is that headlines have to be somewhat truncated and to the point. This leads to awkwardly flamboyant headlines that often only highlight one facet of a story. Well, this one does have its connections to eBay, but that really isn't what this is about. If any BP readers have some connections in New Zealand (aka Middle-earth), and don't mind helping a bloke out with his mother's last wish, then by all means, read this article.

Using eBay is a good way to attract attention quick, but I'd think there are better ways to get the word out. One, start a website of your own; A site with this kind of concept is left-of-center enough to make the Fark front page on its own without eBay. If you don't want to schill out the dough for a site, at least hit up some message boards. That, too, might make the Fark rounds on its own merits. If you've at least got some cash to spend, an Internet text ad wouldn't hurt, I'm sure.

Let's face it: No matter how you look at it, this story is Farkworthy on its own without eBay's name attached to it. (Link -- via Fark)