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TJL · 03-01-2005, 08:25 AM

From today's NY Daily news:

A pregnant South Carolina woman is looking for some cash on delivery. And it looks like she's going to get it.
Amber Rainey (at right), who made over $4,000 by auctioning off advertising space on her swollen belly to an online casino, rolled the dice again and put the rights to sponsor the birth of her son up for bid.

Yesterday, she hit the jackpot again with the same winning bidder.

Goldenpalace.com came in with the top offer, agreeing to pay the 22-year-old Rainey $5,600 for film, photo and Internet rights.

Also, any family members present for the blessed event will wear clothes bearing the logos of the sponsor, and any cars used to rush them to the hospital will be emblazoned with the casino's name.

Rainey, whose due date is March 21, had reserved "the right to deny any sponsor I regard as inappropriate or offensive."

She told local reporters that her husband was leery of her first foray onto eBay, but he changed his tune after Goldenpalace.com flew the couple to the Super Bowl last month.

"He's not complaining now," Rainey told the Charlotte Observer last week.

Right now Rainey is favoring the name Parker for her boy.

However, for the right amount ... you never know.

I bet they could've made more money if they sold the rights to filming the conception...

TJL · 03-01-2005, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

I'm beginning to wonder if I am reading this right. She is auctioning off her baby?

No. She auctioned off the rights to sponsor the birth. I imagine Goldenpalace.com will broadcast the birth on thier website.

Pitooey · 03-01-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Thanks for the explanation. I guess it is just too early in the morning.

Don't feel bad Jonathan I was thinking the same thing.............

I need another cup of coffee.

Kay Scarpetta · 03-01-2005, 12:32 PM

Errrr.... people get stranger everyday

Janice · 03-01-2005, 12:36 PM

Nutjob.

x3 Taylor x3 · 03-01-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

No. She auctioned off the rights to sponsor the birth. I imagine Goldenpalace.com will broadcast the birth on thier website.

Sponsor the birth?

So pathetic.

Seinatra · 03-01-2005, 04:03 PM

Sponsering a birth?

"This blood encrusted placenta is brought to you by Miller High Life"

MsOrange · 03-01-2005, 04:21 PM

you truly can find ANYTHING on ebay

Sterling Holobyte · 03-01-2005, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I imagine Goldenpalace.com will broadcast the birth on thier website.

That's one website I won't be visiting.

If I wanted to watch crap like that I could go to one of the farms around here and watch a different kind of pig give birth.

theshark8777 · 03-02-2005, 09:48 PM

Golden Palace seems to waste alot of money!
http://www.goldenpalaceevents.com/ebay/

Warm & Fuzzy · 03-02-2005, 10:33 PM

I cant imagine why anyone would pay for that but uh..... okay?? What ever floats their boat, LOL.

03-01-2005, 08:25 AM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Baby Brought To You By... From today's NY Daily news: A pregnant South Carolina woman is looking for some cash on delivery. And it looks like she's going to get it. Amber Rainey (at right), who made over $4,000 by auctioning off advertising space on her swollen belly to an online casino, rolled the dice again and put the rights to sponsor the birth of her son up for bid. Yesterday, she hit the jackpot again with the same winning bidder. Goldenpalace.com came in with the top offer, agreeing to pay the 22-year-old Rainey $5,600 for film, photo and Internet rights. Also, any family members present for the blessed event will wear clothes bearing the logos of the sponsor, and any cars used to rush them to the hospital will be emblazoned with the casino's name. Rainey, whose due date is March 21, had reserved "the right to deny any sponsor I regard as inappropriate or offensive." She told local reporters that her husband was leery of her first foray onto eBay, but he changed his tune after Goldenpalace.com flew the couple to the Super Bowl last month. "He's not complaining now," Rainey told the Charlotte Observer last week. Right now Rainey is favoring the name Parker for her boy. However, for the right amount ... you never know. I bet they could've made more money if they sold the rights to filming the conception...
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03-02-2005, 09:48 PM	#10
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03-02-2005, 10:33 PM	#11
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03-01-2005, 12:36 PM	#5
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