What's up with people on e-Bay?

After the virgin mary grilled cheese, this seems tame - maybe. A woman has put her father's ghost up for sale on e-Bay in an effort to alleviate her son's fear of his grandfather following his death in their home lost year. The bid's up to like $80, and the auction includes the man's metal walking cane to make it legitimate. When I read the whole story behind it, I can't decide if it's touching or crazy. Either way, it's worth a look.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/internet/12/04/ghost.for.sal
e.ap/index.html