Michael Jackson Memorabilia are very popular at the moment on eBay. The auctioning of Neverland Valley Ranch stands out of the crowd for two reasons: the proceedings will entirely go to charity, and the virtual parcel offers a truly unique way for MJ fans to memorialize the King of Pop online: to own and represent the Neverland Ranch on the web. The virtual goods concept to own real places in real terms is perfectly suited to express fanship. Furthermore, Michael was / is also a digital phenomenon, as undisputed record holder in download sales and in video views, now post-humously becoming the most popular person on Facebook. His death also lead to the largest spike ever in mobile text messaging, and the memorial at Staples may become the “biggest event in history“.

In the meantime, speculations about the circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson’s life and death continue to flow:

• Speculations on his personal state as documented by the autopsy
• Speculations on the life of his children before and after Michael’s death
• Claims about his last pictures, live footage, and statements
• Speculations on where, when, how and by how much the public memorial and funeral will take place

This paparazzi kind of devotion meant great hardship for the singer, famously expressed in his two great songs Tabloid Junkie and Privacy. The affection by his fans, be it expressed physically or virtually, Michael always enjoyed. May a true fan win the eBay auction and make virtual Neverland a place for other fans to enjoy and share their memories!

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