ST. PAUL: Things did not work out as planned for a woman from Minnesota who, wanting a fresh start, sought to sell nearly all her possessions on eBay.

Lisa Perry, 45, had hoped to sell everything in one huge auction. She had said she wanted a fresh start, and was embracing the Buddhist principles of "releasing attachment to things."

Bidding this week on eBay topped out at $880, well under her $2,000 reserve. So, she decided to break up 300-plus items into smaller lots.

Ms. Perry got a high bid of $2,325. She updated her Web page to say she would give proceeds over her reserve to the family of a fallen soldier. But eBay frowns on charity auctions, and pulled her sale.

She put the sale back up, but the bidding topped out at $880. She says she still wants to get rid of her things and head west with her dog and cat. — AP

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