Love doesn't normally come cheap, but on Craigslist Vancouver, it most certainly has.
Brice Royer, who is battling cancer, has started a Facebook page where people can give and receive anything, but the only stipulation is they cannot expect anything in return.
Royer also posted an ad to Craigslist advertising "unconditional love for $0.00" on March 12. As per Craiglist's rules of usage, the ad will expire in 45 days, but in Royer's various updates he's talked about the number of responses and hits his ad has gotten.
The ad in its entirety is embedded below.
ORIGINAL AD:
(Update March 15th: Over 1 million viewers. Thank you for your interest.)
Hello, I am selling unconditional love for $0.
Infinite square feet lot. Includes refreshing air, sunshine, the Earth, beautiful mountains and the ocean. A stunning 'classic' heritage made 4.5 billion years ago.
Address: Earth, Solar System, Milky Way.
Available now to serious buyers. Perfect for the first-time buyer and experienced investors feeling empty and trapped with stress and pressure to maximize Return on Investment because of family and stakeholders expectation.
HISTORY:
I received it a long time ago when I was born. I received the gift of life from my parents, the sun, the water, the Earth, the air, a smile, a hug, a helping hand, without being asked anything in return. I didn't earn any of them. They belong to public domain, the commons, "Mother Earth" or God, if you're religious.
At some point, my ancestors were afraid and decided to own land that once belonged to everyone, sell services that were once freely given, and even own humans through debt. Since it was claimed or stolen by those who made the laws themselves with a series of 'legitimate' transfers, then any law that enforces private ownership is perpetuating a crime. Not all laws are morally just. Only recently, slavery was legal and women weren't allowed to vote. Why pay for something that was stolen from you? They made a mistake. I'm sorry. Let's start fresh with this new sale.
Although I am only one human and my time and resources are limited, my soul and the intention of love is eternal, and so is yours... and I would like us to share that experience.
PAYMENT:
I don't accept cheques or mortgage payments, only cash payments of $0. You are also welcome to re-sale it for $0. But I must warn you... it will multiply once you do.
CONTACT ME:
If you would like to join this incredible investing opportunity, you can email me by clicking on 'reply' to this post or visiting gifteconomy.ca
Thank you,
The seller
P.S: Yes, I am for real. If you'd like to learn more about me, the seller, you can read this article on the Vancouver Sun. I'm a cancer patient who believes that love can heal me. http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/06/09/unemployed-man-offers-to-pay-strangers-rent-for-a-year/
PPS: If you are disappointed and missed out on the $51 million Point Grey mansion recently sold in Vancouver, then you are in luck. What I am offering is priceless.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS:
Unconditional love is in high demand in today's Vanvouver housing market. I will give you a 100% commission of $0.00 on the sale. Please inquire for details!
PROGRESS UPDATE:
12 March: Two prospect buyers contacted me.
13: A real estate agent is interested in representing this sale. One new prospect.
14: 3 new buyers.
15: An organization called Sustainable Human shared this to their 1 million fans... many new buyers.. Thank you!
16: It looks like it went viral. Here's one of a few articles people emailed : "Craigslist Ad for 'Unconditional Love' Reaches Over 1 Million Views. Read more at http://expandedconsciousness.com/2015/03/15/craigslist-ad-unconditional-love-reaches-1-million-views/#EIFVWzDdzh2qHmVD.99"
17: More social media shares... many emails...people tell me they heard of this on Film for Action (http://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/the-craigslist-property-ad-that-got-more-than-a-million-views-in-a-couple-of-days/) , Gawker, Nature and environmental websites, and more... Some people have re-posted this ad in their city, like this one (http://burlington.craigslist.org/reo/ show contact info html) Very beautiful stories. So much love.
Comments from viewers and buyers:
"The best real estate ad ever in Vancouver."
"Brilliant!"
"Hi, I have been suffering from severe depression and anxiety for years. Your ad and the article about your gift circle gave me something I haven't felt for what feels in forever... Hope."
"Greetings. I am interested in investing ALL of my wealth, totalling $0.00, and would ask that you offer any real estate of my surplus $0.00 to those less fortunate.
"Thank you for the smiles.
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