THIS IS CRAZY!!!!
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Life on sale: A man starts afresh
NDTV Correspondent
Tuesday, June,24 2008 (Perth):Ian Usher, a 44-year-old Englishman is auctioning his entire life - his home, all his possessions, even his job, all because he says he's looking for a new adventure and a chance to start afresh, and all on internet.
He sky dives, rides motorbikes, and skis in the ocean- Ian Usher from Perth apparently has a great life.
He has had a great life but one day he decided enough was enough. He doesn't want it anymore.
After he split from his wife the 44-year-old has decided to auction his entire life on internet site Ebay.
His toys, his house, his hot tub, his clothes, his big-screen TV, his beat-up car and even his job and friends- he is selling it all.
His estranged wife Laura thinks Usher has gone mad.
But his friends are supportive.
Ian Usher, from Darlington, emigrated to Australia six years ago.
He expects to at least earn 2 lakh pounds for the the life he set up in Perth. And he may even get more than his expectations.
The highest offer on the E-Bay has crossed over 3 lakh pounds.
And why not- Usher has made a strong emotional case to get the best bid for his life on Sale.
His website Life4Sale.com is almost like a visual artist's performance project. It sells an introduction to his friends, a trial run at his job, pictures of his house from both inside and outside. Even more good stuff like his sky-diving gear, his jet ski and camera.
Everything as Usher puts it comes with memories attached to it.
His employer has agreed to offer Usher's job to highest bidder.
Usher also allows people to freely blog and rate his idea of putting a life on auction. And the reactions are predictable.
Some say he is a fraud and an exhibitionist, while others find him original.
Mirror headlined Usher as guy who's blaming all on his wife.
But Usher is not discouraged- he says, "I intend to walk out of my front door with my wallet and my passport and take the first available flight to anywhere and see where life takes me from there."
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listing (exerpt):
MY NAME IS IAN USHER, MY WHOLE LIFE IS FOR SALE!
Everything is included in the sale. Yes! absolutely EVERYTHING! Upon completion and settlement I will walk out of my home for the last time in just the clothes I am wearing, and carrying only my wallet and passport. Everything else is part of the auction and will be yours if you are the successful bidder.
Everything: Lifestyle. House. Car. Motorbike. Job. Friends. Everything that I own, and all of the things that I don't own, but that are still an important part of my life!
For further details on where I live, the life I lead, all of my possessions (including my house) as well as more information on friends, job, and much much more, read the description below and for even more details, go to the ALife4Sale.com website. My website has been live since March 2008 and contains extensive details about the auction (blog, listings, FAQ, videos, pictures, etc...)
Read on below, for full details of the following categories, and check out the website too. (ALife4Sale.com)
LIFESTYLE
Perth, Western Australia
Hobbies
HOUSE
VEHICLES
Car
Motorbike
Jet Ski
Bicycle
OTHER GOOD STUFF
The Spa
Home Entertainment System
TV, DVD Players, DVDs and CDs
Computer Equipment
Cameras
Sofa and Rug
BBQ, Outdoor Setting, Hammock and Outdoor Equipment
HOUSE CONTENTS
FRIENDS
JOB
Note: You can click on any of the pictures in this page to open a larger image.
This is the introductory video that I made when I launched the website on 14th March, 100 days before the start of the auction:-
Auction Ends on 29nd June 2008 at Midday (AU Western Standard Time)
MY NAME IS IAN USHER, MY WHOLE LIFE IS FOR SALE!
Everything is included in the sale. Yes! absolutely EVERYTHING! Upon completion and settlement I will walk out of my home for the last time in just the clothes I am wearing, and carrying only my wallet and passport. Everything else is part of the auction and will be yours if you are the successful bidder.
Everything: Lifestyle. House. Car. Motorbike. Job. Friends. Everything that I own, and all of the things that I don't own, but that are still an important part of my life!
For further details on where I live, the life I lead, all of my possessions (including my house) as well as more information on friends, job, and much much more, read the description below and for even more details, go to the ALife4Sale.com website. My website has been live since March 2008 and contains extensive details about the auction (blog, listings, FAQ, videos, pictures, etc...)
Read on below, for full details of the following categories, and check out the website too. (ALife4Sale.com)
LIFESTYLE
Perth, Western Australia
Hobbies
HOUSE
VEHICLES
Car
Motorbike
Jet Ski
Bicycle
OTHER GOOD STUFF
The Spa
Home Entertainment System
TV, DVD Players, DVDs and CDs
Computer Equipment
Cameras
Sofa and Rug
BBQ, Outdoor Setting, Hammock and Outdoor Equipment
HOUSE CONTENTS
FRIENDS
JOB
Note: You can click on any of the pictures in this page to open a larger image.
This is the introductory video that I made when I launched the website on 14th March, 100 days before the start of the auction:-
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION?
I believe that life is all about experience and adventure. We only get one go at this; it's not a rehearsal. That is why I have listed lifestyle as the first section in what is on offer at Alife4Sale.com although it is an intangible part of this auction and as such it can be difficult to pinpoint or give an exact description. However, to me it's more important than the house or the car, and way more important than the job. A job is merely a means to provide the money to enjoy the life you want to lead. Sure, it's nice if you enjoy your job, your life is more pleasant, but what you do with your own time is what life is about. I have a great lifestyle! This can be your lifestyle if you buy my life!
Take a look at some of the things my life has to offer:-
Perth, Western Australia
The key to this great lifestyle is the place where I live. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, and is home to around 2 million people. It is often referred to as a big country town, and while it is small enough to be a very friendly place to live, it has all of the conveniences that a major city has to offer.
The weather here is fantastic, hot and sunny all summer, and cool and mild in the winter. This encourages an outdoor lifestyle, and life in Perth revolves around the beaches, the river, the parks and the cafes, and of course the many public BBQs freely available all over the city.
But don't just take my word for it - check out this independent review of Perth as a place to live:-
"Perth, Western Australia - A Lifestyle That is Hard to Beat"
Hobbies
I love anything that gets the adrenalin pumping, and four years ago took up skydiving. It is an awesome activity, and really does remove you from any of life's little worries. During a skydive there really is no room in your head for anything but the here and now, and it puts all of life's little worries into perspective. The weather out at the local dropzone in York is ideal for jumping all year round, with hot dry conditions in summer, and cooler calmer conditions in winter. Winter jumping is great because there is always a last load at sunset, which is amazing.
Jet skis have been a huge part of my life for many years. I have been jet skiing for a while now, and still enjoy it. I have a 1995 Kawasaki 650SX on a trailer. It is fully registered and is great fun to use on the Swan river or on the Indian Ocean.
Kite surfing is my new big thing. I only started a couple of months ago, but it is fantastic. I have a OZONE training kite which is the perfect gear to get started.
Perth has some of the best kite surf weather, with very reliable onshore winds almost every day. Leighton beach is the ideal stop off point on the way home after a day at work.
HOUSE
The house is almost new. It was built by Homebuyers Centre and completed November 2006.
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and covered, secure parking for two cars. It is ideal for a single occupier like myself, a couple, or would make a great family home. The main bedroom at the front of the house has a great en suite, the other two bedrooms towards the rear having their own bathroom and WC.
The front of the house faces west, and looks out over natural bushland, and benefits from some beautiful sunsets. Sides of the house, including the main living areas face north and south. In summer, vertical blinds can be closed to keep living areas cool, and opening these blinds in winter keeps the house warm by gathering heat from the winter sun.
A laneway at the rear of the house allows for vehicle access, and an automatic roller garage door opens onto a double parking area, and there is also plenty of extra parking space for other toys, such as the motorbike and the jet ski.
There is also a good sized storage shed at the rear, for tools, bicycles, water ski gear, etc.
Among my favourite features of the house is the north-facing courtyard, which is protected from the wind and catches plenty of sun all year round. I have a large spa in this courtyard, which is very relaxing.
The living area is large and comfortable, and has a projector and DVD surround sound system, and movies look awesome on the large screen, which can be powered away when not in use. The spa and screen are set up so that movies or music videos can be enjoyed from the comfort of the spa! Now that's lifestyle!
The house is built on a good sized block, an area of 399 sqm. The house itself covers an area of 143 sqm, the carport is 32 sqm, and the store room is 5 sqm.
The garden is mainly paved in poured limestone, with some flower beds which are watered by an automated reticulation system. All plants are hardy Australian natives, which thrive in Perth's hot sunny climate. The whole garden was designed to be minimal maintenance, and apart from occasionally brushing away leaves from the beautiful big gum tree in front of the house, there really is nothing to do in the garden other than relax and enjoy.
The house is brick construction, external walls 250mm cavity brickwork, internal walls 90mm thick brickwork.
The roof is metal, which reflects the heat well in summer, and there is insulation to all roofspace.
There is a gas hot water system, a gas hob, and a gas bayonet for a heater, which is very rarely needed, even in the depths of winter. Everything else is powered by electricity supply.
For more photos, house plans and Real Estate Valuations, go to the "House And Contents" section at the ALife4Sale.com website.
Take a video tour of the house by clicking the "Play" button in the video below:-
VEHICLES
I offer 4 modes of transport as part of the auction: a car, a motorbike, a jet ski and a pushbike.
I love my car! It's getting on a bit now, but in its day it must have been a very luxurious model. I have had it over five years and it has never given me any trouble. Paint is starting to peel a bit - that's Perth sunshine for you - but it still goes great.
It is automatic, has cruise control, aircon, power steering, power windows and mirrors, and is amazingly comfortable.
It's pretty big, but is ideal for towing the jet ski, or for filling with kite surf gear.
I bought my motorbike second hand about six months ago.
It's reliable, fast, exciting, and great fun!
also have an old pushbike which I bought years ago second-hand off a bicycle hire company at a bargain price. It still works okay, and is ideal to get to the shops or the beach, or just riding around the bush trails nearby.
OTHER GOOD STUFF
The Spa
This is the ultimate accessory for relaxing or partying. The spa can be kept at a nice temperature whatever the weather outside. Enjoy a cool dip on a hot summer's day, protected from the sun by the shade sail above, or a hot spa on a cool winter's night, gazing at the stars above or at the big projector screen.
The screen can be seen clearly from the spa, either directly, or in the mirror in the dining room. Outdoor speakers by the spa further enhance the spa movie/music experience.
find that live concert DVDs are great entertainment when there is a group of people in the spa.
It comes with a hard cover and a detachable step. The heater is electric and is connected direct to the house mains electric on its own separate circuit.
Home Entertainment System
My home entertainment system is absolutely fantastic! I have a Benq projector mounted on the ceiling. This is connected to an LG 5-speaker surround-sound DVD player. All cables are routed through the roof space and down a conduit hidden in the wall, so the whole setup looks very clear and uncluttered.
There is a big screen which is powered down or away at the touch of a button on the remote control. Movies look awesome on the big screen, and the surround-sound makes for an almost cinema-like experience.
I have also set up the system so that I can connect the computer to both the sound system and the projector, and can use that as a music jukebox, or sit with a wireless keypad and mouse and browse pictures or video, or even chat online from the comfort of the big sofa.
I can also connect the video camera to the system and watch anything that has been filmed straight onto the big screen too
TV, DVD Player, DVDs and CDs
I have a PlayStation hooked up to the system too, which is hidden away in the drawer of the video unit. Get it out of the drawer, and with the press of a couple of buttons you can play games in huge, spectacular fashion.
In the main bedroom there is a TV with an LG DVD player/Video recorder. I am a big fan of movies, and at the moment have been enjoying some of the recent top quality TV series that are around. Lying in bed is a pretty good place to enjoy a movie, or episode of a favourite series. When it finishes, press a button on the remote, and fall asleep. Luxury!
Computer Equipment
The laptop computer is a two year old HP Pavilion Notebook. There is also a Canon printer, which can also print directly onto printable discs. There is a scanner too, speakers, and a headset with microphone, which can be used for video chat.
I tend to use the computer alot for playing music, as I can open the front window and listen to the music while swinging in the hammock or on the lounger. It is also pretty good for parties, as I can connect it to the projector and surround sound system, and set up a party music playlist. Visuals from the computer look great on the big screen.
Cameras
I have become very interested in video editing. Using the laptop and the video camera together, it is possible to edit a video, add some music and make some pretty good video clips. You can see many of them in the ALife4Sale.com website. The camera, which is a JVC, comes with a tripod and all the necessary cables.
The stills camera is a Fuji, and has taken great pictures for me for a few years now.
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http://www.alife4sale.com/forum_Poll.php 