| FW_2 Posted on 12/7 10:52 | |
| Don't throw your paperclips away | |
An internet blogger has traded a red paperclip for his own house in a year. Kyle MacDonald posted the red clip on the barter section of an advertising website in Canada and was offered a fish-shaped pen. Kyle traded that for a ceramic doorknob, which he swapped for a camping stove. Then came a generator, which he exchanged for a beer keg and Budweiser sign. The 26-year-old bartered them for a snowmobile. Next came a holiday, a truck and a record deal. A wannabe singer took the contract, offering in exchange a year’s rent in a flat in Phoenix, Arizona. Kyle swapped that for an afternoon with rocker Alice Cooper which was traded for a Kiss snowglobe. Incredibly, the snowglobe became the key to his success. LA Law star Corbin Bernsen, 51, a collector, traded a film role for the item. Locals in Kipling, Saskatchewan gave Kyle a three-bed house for the role. They have also pledged to build him a giant red paperclip monument. “It’s the most unbelievable offer,” said the odd-job man. He now hopes to get a job in a grocery store in the town. | |
| eugene_schlumberger Posted on 12/7 10:54 | |
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I saw this the other day. Could have had two houses if he had opted for Sunderland. | |
| Spoff_MFC Posted on 12/7 10:55 | |
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Must be April first today? | |
| boredreceptionist Posted on 12/7 11:00 | |
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The Metro started reporting on this when he began a year ago. It's definately true! | |
| Capybara Posted on 12/7 11:16 | |
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Paperclips are the number one office stationery item. FACT Paperclips covered in coloured plastic are the spawn of the devil. Also FACT. | |
