The Ultimate Christmas Gift for That Hard-to-Buy-For Person

Christmas is just around the corner, and I imagine from my own experience that many of you are anxiously searching for the perfect gift for that hard-to-please friend or relative. Cash and gift cards are always a last-minute option, but most of us would rather give something more personal and meaningful. There aren't a lot of options for really unique gifts ... except ...

I call your attention to this article, which advertises the availability for sale of the ghost town of Swett, South Dakota, for a measly $250,000 ... less than Donald Trump probably pays for toupee maintenance in a year. The town consists of more than 6 acres of prairie, a garage/tire shop, a house*, and the local bar, Swett Tavern. Several unsightly mobile homes and a derelict truck were removed some time ago in order to improve the town's curb appeal.

A real estate agent working to sell the town noted that there had been a number of inquiries about purchasing the town, including “people who wanted to be their own mayor, people who wanted to live off-grid, several production companies thinking about reality shows^†, hunters who wanted to create a hunting lodge, or somebody who wants to own a bar.”

It can all be yours for a mere quarter of a million dollars. Of course, it won't fit under the Christmas tree and it does need a little work, but how many of your friends in the 99% can say they own a town?

Make your bid today.

I'm working on a future post in which I'll suggest appropriate Christmas gifts for various famous (or infamous) celebrities and notable figures. Do you have any suggestions? If so, leave a comment and I'll include your ideas (with credit) in that post. But make your bid on Swett, South Dakota, first, before the word gets out.

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo

<sup>* Said to be haunted.

†</sup> One company wanted to rebuild the town in a TV show to be called “Swett Equity.”