The well known internet auction site features Jeremy's proposed sale of his blogging know how.
Jeremy puts a fresh new twist on the traditional "work for hire" often associated with some forms of writing contracts. Instead of placing a set dollar amount on his blogging talents, Jeremy is letting the market determine his value via public auction.
Keep in mind, that what Jeremy is offering are his professional blogging services. The only variation, from a standard "work for hire contract", is the use of an internet auction, to finalize the writing fees.
The description on eBay says the highest bidder receives the following:
This auction allows you to utilize this blogger for 3 months. He will produce between 5-10 posts a week. In addition, the blogger will work with you to see what potential there is for blogging for you and your company - in effect acting as a blogging consultant for you for the period.
Bidding has been slow up this point, with the auction ending on December 3, 2004.
As of this date (November 26), the bidding sits at a high of $227.50 USD.
The level of blogging expertise offered at auction, is definitely worth many times that amount, in my opinion.
Jeremy Wright first made headlines by selling his popular Ensight blog, and becoming its staff writer.
Continuing his newsworthy ways, Jeremy's story has been picked up by The Blog Herald and Blogosphere Radio.
Get those bids into eBay for Jeremy Wright's blogging services today.
***Update*** November 27, 2004
The bidding for Jeremy's sevices has now reached $500.00 USD. That amount is still a rock bottom priced bargain, in my opinion.
***Update*** November 28, 2004
There have been no new bids on Jeremy's blogging services since yesterday. The high bid remains at $500.00 USD. Perhaps some forward thinking business person will understand the value being offered and increase the bid level.
***Update*** November 29, 2004
New bids are the order of the day on Jeremy's blogging auction. The high bid has moved, over the course of the day, to $1250.00 USD. With over three days remaining in the open bidding process, this total could still go much higher, and begin to reflect the true value of the blogging services being offered.
***Update*** November 30, 2004
Jeremy's auction is attracting a few more interested bidders. Some new competition to the previous bidders have entered the fray. Thanks to the new interest, from different businesses, Jeremy's blogging services are now tentatively priced at $1550.00 USD. With just over two days to go, there is still lots of room for a much higher final selling price.
***Update*** December 1, 2004
Jeremy Wright's eBay auction has picked up some steam. Along with the previous bidders, some new businesses are also competitive bidders. With the larger interest in Jeremy's blogging services, the high bid at the moment is $1600.00 USD. With Friday the final day for purchasing Jeremy's blogging talents, I expect the bidding levels to rise quickly.
***Update*** December 2, 2004
With less than one day remaining in Jeremy Wright's eBay auction of his blogging services, there should definitely be some last minute bids placed. The high bid is now $1825.00 USD. The price remains a clear bargain. Any other forward thinking businesses would be wise to get their offers into eBay right away.
***Update*** December 3, 2004
The bidding has been closed on Jeremy's eBay public auction of his blogging talents.
Some fast and furious bidding ensued, over the final day before the closing of the sale. When the dust finally settled, a final selling price of $3350.00 USD was reached.
In my opinion, $3350 USD is a fair, if probably a slightly underpriced amount, to hire the skills of a first rate blogger like Jeremy Wright.
