CNN.com - Woman auctions father's ghost on eBay - Dec 4, 2004

This is a fantastic story on so many levels. Capitalism, parenthood, technology. What happens if the ghost turns out not to be as friendly as the seller claims? Can you return a ghost? And does the ghost have any say in being sold? Could this be the start of a ghost slavery ring?

Here is the listing on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5541219808

and another:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5541219808

the copycats are showing up by the dozens...but I still think it is an interesting story. This would be a fantastic case for Dirk Gently and his Holistic Detective Agency to look into.... (Douglas Adams where are you when we need you?)