Taking advantage of the spelling impaired

[pixiecrinkle]

I think I may have found a new career.

In Online Auctions, Misspelling in Ads Often Spells Cash (New York Times article, requires registration.)

Such is the eBay underworld of misspellers, where the clueless — and sometimes just careless — sell labtop computers, throwing knifes, Art Deko vases, camras, comferters and saphires.

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I've been using it to my buying advantage, and have already found designer stuff listed under "Mark Jacobs" and "Marc Jacob." I feel like I'm doing something covert!