eBay Sinks to an All-New Low

Now on to the morbid, but true, all-new low eBay has hit. And when I say “hit,” I mean rock bottom. It seems that Manny Ramirez’s Chrysler isn’t the only Red Sox item up for grabs on the popular site. Manager, Terry Francona’s, ABC (already been chewed) bubble gum made its way onto the net. The seller of the saliva-infested item claims she got it from the dugout shortly after the close of Game 1 of the World Series.

Here’s the description the seller provided:
"You are bidding on a very unique piece of sports memorabilia. This is an actual game used piece of chewing tobacco chewed by Red Sox manager Terry Francona during Game 1 of the 2007 World Series at Fenway Park versus the Colorado Rockies. The piece of tobacco is intertwined with a piece of bubble gum. Several pictures are posted below as proof of this item’s authenticity. This item was taken right from the seat of Terry Francona as seen in picture 4. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy Fund. Paypal is preferred. Checks and money orders are accepted, but the item will not be shipped until the check clears (usually 3-5 business days). Check out my 100% positive feedback score. This item will be shipped with insurance and confirmation. All is included in the shipping costs. Thank you for viewing my item. Good luck bidding
There is an upside to this, for lack of a better word, “gross” story. eBay removed the item from its site, citing that it contained tobacco in it."

The gum looks more like a shriveled up kidney to me! You be the judge if you didn’t already heave.