Typo Changes Ad to 'Brother for Sale'
Wed Feb 11, 4:23 PM ET - Strange news from AP


VANCOUVER, Wash. - Barbara Bennett wanted to sell her Brother brand
sewing machine, so she bought a classified advertisement
under "Miscellaneous" and "Items under $50" in The Columbian
newspaper.



Instead, the words "sewing machine" were accidentally dropped,
leaving a "BROTHER" for sale ad.


One caller wanted to know if the price was negotiable. Another, upon
hearing what was really for sale, said merely, "Thank you," and hung
up.


Bennett, 41, a customer service representative, said Tuesday she has
two brothers in California and is not putting either on the block.
Newspaper officials agreed to run a corrected ad.


"It's OK, I needed a good laugh," Bennett said. "I had minor heart
surgery on Friday, so it helps."