# Famous Phone Numbers 867-5309/Jenny for Sale on eBay By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famous-phone-numbers-867-5309-jenny-for-sale-on-ebay References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/02/02/phone-number-867-5309-available-on-ebay/) How does a one-hit-wonder band from the 80’s make money when the royalties slow to zero? You sell a phone number made famous by the #1 hit: 867-5309. The band Tommy Tutone destroyed the value of the phone number as a working phone line because the lines are getting 25 calls an hour - still. So the phone companies disconnected the lines for most area codes. The phone number can be registered on Vonage and the successful bidder on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-jukebox) can capture that call volume. I’m sure some adult entertainment company will jump on this. Will be fun to see if it’s the same company that owns 1-800-eat-sh*t. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Phone Number Investment:** Entrepreneurs can explore the lucrative opportunity of buying and selling famous phone numbers for marketing purposes. - **Phone Call Monetization:** Companies can capitalize on high call volumes by offering innovative services or advertisements when famous phone numbers are dialed. - **Phone Number Branding:** Brands can leverage iconic phone numbers to establish a unique identity and create customer engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Telecom companies can create new revenue streams by offering services specifically targeting famous phone numbers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing agencies can specialize in promoting and managing the branding and monetization of famous phone numbers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore partnerships with famous phone number owners to generate buzz and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cracker Brand Jukeboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-jukebox.md) - [Heiress QSR Advice Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-paris-hilton.md) - [Mystery Flavor Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/99-brands.md) - [One-Cent Ranch Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-ranch.md) - [Fun-Filled Holiday Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistmas-hotline.md) - [Retro Singer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvis-presley-phone-case.md) - [Functional Toy Telephones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatter-telephone.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Cheesestring Trading Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesestring-trading-ad.md)