Getting your hands on an Olympic torch is simple — that is if you have $2,500 to spare. As the third day of the 45,000-kilometre torch relay came to a close Tuesday, bidding remained open for two 2010 Olympic torches up for grabs. “Grab this opportunity to obtain such a rare collectible, in excellent condition ‘still warm’ while the torch relay is still in progress!!” reads an eBay auction description. The 2010 torch was lit and used in the Greece portion of the torch relay, according to the Olympic memorabilia collector who is selling the item. EBay seller douramakos is asking a cool $2,500 USD plus $120 in shipping for the authentic torch. So far one bid has been placed in the auction which ends Nov. 7.
Those wanting a truly British Columbian experience can try to haggle with a local on Craigslist. “I will be running in the 2010 Olympic Torch Run and am willing to sell my torch,” the ad placed Monday reads. “I will be running in the later part of the run, close to the end in B.C.” The seller, who wants to sell through a notary to remain confidential, is offering their torch, sleeve bag, torch stand and commemorative book for $2,000. The highest bidder will take possession of the torch in mid-February after the runner has had a chance to have a “show and tell with family and a local elementary school.” Bidding should be open until Christmas.
In total, Bombardier manufactured 12,000 of the torches for the 106-day relay. Each torchbearer who wishes to keep their torch must pay $350 — whether they hawk it or keep it afterwards is their own discretion.
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