In February 2008 I auctioned The Future on eBay.
Winning bid: US $21.50

Item description:

Carefully fashioned over countless generations, this item has been purchased, mortgaged, squandered, sold, inherited, neglected, deconstructed, refashioned, and modified many times. The variable condition of this item adds to its value and charm.

This item may be exchanged for short-term gains in the present. Such gains may be material or intangible. The seller is not responsible for direct or indirect losses resulting from the re-sale of this item. Supplies are limited, so act now to secure this one-of-a-kind collector's item.

This item requires regular attention and maintenance. Neglecting this item can cause it to become progressively more difficult to control. Control over this item can have a positive effect on the outlook of its owner and has been known to increase social status.

Please note that this item is highly erratic, even with conscientious care and maintenance. This unpredictability has both advantageous and detrimental consequences. The seller has chosen to part with this item to focus his efforts on the present, which is considerably less capricious. The buyer will receive a hand-signed certificate of ownership, pictured below.

No returns.