German parents post baby on eBay for 1 euro

May 24th, 2008 | BERLIN -- Authorities in southern Germany have taken custody of a 7-month-old boy after his parents posted an ad on eBay offering to sell him for one euro, or about $1.60.

Police spokesman Peter Hieber says the baby was placed in the care of youth services in the southwestern Allgaeu region.

Hieber said on Saturday that the mother told police the Internet ad was only a joke. Authorities have begun an investigation into possible child trafficking against the parents.

No offers were made for the child in the two hours and 30 minutes the ad was posted. The Internet auction site deleted the posting later.

Several people who saw the ad alerted police.

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Ugh, I feel so sorry for those parents. Who doesn't feel like selling a 7-month old from time to time? I make that joke about selling my kids on eBay at least once a week. I haven't actually gone as far as to create a posting for them, but come on...child trafficking, for gods sake. Give me a break.

I would go for at least 20 Euros, but offer free shipping.

Kidding, OK? Kidding!