Man Disappointed With the Price on His Life
StrangeMan Disappointed With the Price on His LifeMan Disappointed With the Price on His LifeThe Associated PressA British immigrant to Australia auctioned his home and its contents to the highest bidder, after a painful break-up with his wife. He had hoped to sell his life for more money. But still plans to use what he’ll receive to fund a new life. (June 30)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] A MAN WHO AUCTIONED OFF HIS LIFE ON EBAY – IS FEELING UNDERVALUED. IAN USHER’S CAR, HOME AND OTHER ITEMS SOLD FOR ABOUT 4000. THE HOUSE IS WORTH THAT MUCH – ON ITS OWN. [Notes:ian usher]”It was a great day yesterday. I guess I’m a little bit disappointed about the final price, I’d hoped it to be a little higher than that. But I am committed to selling and moving on and making a fresh start.”THE BRITISH IMMIGRANT TO AUSTRALIA AUCTIONED EVERYTHING HE OWNED – AND THEN SOME. THE LIFE PACKAGE INCLUDED AN INTRODUCTION TO HIS FRIENDS AND A TWO WEEK TRIAL AT HIS JOB. USHER HAD HOPED TO GET AT LEAST 480000 US DOLLARS FOR HIS LIFE, HIS HOUSE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS. BUT HE SAYS THE FINAL RESULT WAS ENOUGH FOR HIM TO MAKE A NEW START IN LIFE, after a painful end to a five-year marriage. [Notes:IAN USHER] “Well, I’ve set myself some goals. It’s got some things I want to achieve in life and some goals that I’ve had for a long time. I’m actually starting a new website which is called hundred goals hundred weeks dot com, and I’m aiming to achieve a hundred things I’ve always wanted to do over the next couple of …