Spindle Listed on eBay for $50,000
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By Bonnie Gibbons in General Published: Monday, 05 May 08 - 05:32 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Tuesday, 29 July 08 - 05:39 PM (GMT) |
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According to the Associated Press, CBS Chicago, the Save the Spindle Foundation and ChiTrib, the following item is for real.
Dustin Shuler's Spindle For Sale on eBay!
Points of interest in the listing:
* Opening bid: $50,000
* Buyer is responsible for demolition and shipping: $100,000
* "The sculpture is being sold subject to copyright claims asserted by the artist Dustin Shuler."*
* Act quickly: bidding closes Apr-17-08 15:07:46 PDT
* Foundation, guard rails and concrete base cannot be salvaged, but don't worry -- construction plans are included!
The seller account is "mjflight1", an eBay member since May 2007, and no eBay seller record whatsoever. This is obviously Michael Flight, the manager of Cermak Plaza. The listing, however, states that the item is being put up for sale by its owner.
*Dustin Shuler made an atypical copyright arrangement with David Bermant, who originally commisioned the work for Cermak Plaza. Exclusive display rights belong to the owner of Cermak Plaza but under certain conditions (including permanent destruction) the rights revert to Shuler and he can install a copy anywhere he wishes. It's unclear what exactly is meant by "copyright claims asserted by Dustin Shuler" in this context.
Aaron Curran, Musician and Walking Spindle, Weighs In
Probably in violation of said copyright, Berwyn band musician Aaron Curran has heroically had the Spindle tattoed on his torso. Watch a video to hear Aaron's thoughts on the eBay listing and see the tatoo.
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