The site ShipYourEnemiesGlitter.com is an interesting case study in online marketing and being careful what you wish for. After accepting about $20,000 in very profitable orders, the site went up for auction, and has sold. The site’s owner is now free from the oppression of having to stick glitter in envelopes and mail it to people. [Flippa] [The Guardian]

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