Flipping Coins on eBay: October 16, 2013

On October 16, 2013, eBay made headlines when a user attempted to sell a coin flip on the popular online auction platform. The listing, titled “Chance for Fate – Heads or Tails Coin Flip Decision – Lucky 50/50,” quickly gained attention and sparked a debate among users about the ethics and legality of selling such a unique item. The seller, known only as “flipmaster,” described the auction as a “fun and exciting way to make decisions” and claimed that the winner would be granted good luck for the following week. The starting bid was set at just $1, with no […]