A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter
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This Disgruntled Artwork Perpetually Sells Itself on eBay
Caleb Larsen's "A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter" isn't quite as menacing as its name makes it out to be, but it's definitely a flighty little fellow: it continually creates new eBay auctions for itself via a built-in Ethernet jack.
No owner is quite good enough for this big-headed piece. Larsen's "Tool," a shiny, black cube with an Ethernet jack, pings a server every ten minutes to determine if it is listed for sale on eBay. If it's not, it creates a new auction. Mind you, this isn't only a conceptual function of the piece; it really is constantly auctioning itself and being purchased by new owners. You can view the current auction at http://atooltodeceiveandslaughter.com/.
http://gizmodo.com/5455369/this-disgruntled-artwork-perpetually-sells-itself-on-...
Caleb Larsen's "A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter" isn't quite as menacing as its name makes it out to be, but it's definitely a flighty little fellow: it continually creates new eBay auctions for itself via a built-in Ethernet jack.
No owner is quite good enough for this big-headed piece. Larsen's "Tool," a shiny, black cube with an Ethernet jack, pings a server every ten minutes to determine if it is listed for sale on eBay. If it's not, it creates a new auction. Mind you, this isn't only a conceptual function of the piece; it really is constantly auctioning itself and being purchased by new owners. You can view the current auction at http://atooltodeceiveandslaughter.com/.
http://gizmodo.com/5455369/this-disgruntled-artwork-perpetually-sells-itself-on-...
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artemis6
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wild .
- 2 years ago
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artemis6
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But has everyone made a profit?
It can't be called a pyramid scheme.
You might have to bid on your own device so you don't lose money. - 2 years ago
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outtheinside
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if you read the fine print, there is no "shill bidding" or bidding on your own work. also, the market declared price is the the next minimum bid so someone will either not sell it or make zero to some profit. no losses.
- 2 years ago
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outtheinside
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remanns
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Witty. It appeals to me. ( not enough to bid )
- 2 years ago
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remanns
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pjacobs51
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"A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter" isn't for art collectors with fragile egos. It will leave you. Unless, of course, you forget to plug it in.
- 2 years ago
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pjacobs51
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pjacobs51
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The going price for the current auction, ending in five days, is $4,250. The piece has been in circulation since 2008.
- 2 years ago
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