Isold It On Ebay Auctioning Tree Believed To Be Blessed With Image Of Virgin Mary

DALLAS, TX (Tuesday, February 28, 2006) - iSold It on eBay is holding a seven-day auction beginning Monday evening, February 27, of a live 50-foot tree that has drawn worldwide media and community attention for a four-foot image it bears of the Virgin Mary. Thousands of people from as far away as Mexico City and Korea have come to the South Dallas family's yard to see and pray at the tree since the image appeared in November 2005.

As the story of the Virgin Mary's image spread throughout the United States, Mexico and Central America, the tree became a magnet for the ill and just about anyone seeking hope, all praying at the tree for a cure or for personal miracles. As many as 500 visitors at a time have crowded the family's front yard, with some even camping overnight. With no end in sight to the public attention even three months following the initial news, the family made the difficult decision to sell the blessed tree.

"This amazing image has attracted the attention of visitors and media all over the world," said iSold It of North Dallas / Addison co-owner David Goldstein. "The family's lives have been forever changed, and they now wish simply to reclaim their privacy and give something back to those in need, as they have been deeply touched by the tremendous outpouring of faith from those who have come to pray at the tree."

The auction's starting bid of $5,000 represents the estimated cost to restore the family's yard from the wear and tear of the thousands of visits it has received. The family plans to donate a portion of their proceeds to the Dallas-area Salvation Army, which once helped the family during their own time of need; Habitat for Humanity, to help another needy family realize the dream of owning their own home; and the family's local church.

The auction will run for seven days beginning Monday, Feb. 27, through Monday, March 6. The winning bidder will be responsible for removing the tree from the property. A link to the eBay auction can be found at www.iSoldItDallas.com.

About iSold It of North Dallas / Addison

iSold It of North Dallas / Addison is an independent franchise store owned and operated by David and Cheryl Goldstein. iSold It provides a smarter, more convenient way for individuals, businesses and fundraising organizations to sell items online. iSold It offers added security to sellers who do not want to provide personal or confidential information online, have to respond to potential bidding questions, or get involved with payment collection, packing and shipping. The store is franchised through iSold it LLC, the leader in the emerging Internet drop-off store category and the number one seller on eBay.

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