Most Horrifying eBay Auction In History?

I'm sure there's someone out there excited about this eBay listing -- actually there are at least four, given the number of bids.

But seriously. A collection of yellowing "Love Is" cartoons, cut out from the L.A. Times in 1971 and pasted into a scrapbook.

This is why Meg Whitman must be stopped. OK, not really (there are other reasons), but this is the most horrifying thing I've ever seen on eBay.

FRANKLIN AVENUE CONTEST: eBay Mobile Boutique

It's been quite a season for folks contacting us about giving away goodies to you, the loyal Franklin Avenue reader.

Next up, as part of its eBay Mobile Boutique pop-up store -- which comes to L.A. this week -- eBay is giving away $25 gift cards to Franklin Avenue readers.

Interested? Email us now, at franklin_avenue(at)yahoo(dot)com, and tell us your favorite L.A. holiday tradition.

As for the eBay mobile store, it will be located at Hollywood and Highland both this Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details:

The mobile boutique will showcase interactive shopping kiosks, hot holiday merchandise and virtual windows with live auctions on the site from local eBay sellers. Personal shoppers will be on hand to help you find and purchase your holiday gifts and have them shipped wherever you’d like.

There will be items on site such as fashionista products (clothes, shoes, accessories), Zhu Zhu pets, items for gamers, and more.

I'm guessing my favorite item to purchase on eBay -- old TV Guides (yes, still a nerd, check) -- won't be there.