# Bid on a Heart-Shaped Potato Spuds on eBay By Bianca | Published 2008-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-shaped-potato-ebay References: [cgi.ebay](http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Valentines-Day-Heart-Shaped-Potato_W0QQitemZ200193101425QQihZ010QQcategoryZ43400QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) If you've got a girlfriend or boyfriend who's freakishly addicted to potatoes, then boy have I got the perfect Valentine's Day gift idea for you! This heart-shaped potato is currently up for grabs on [eBay](http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Valentines-Day-Heart-Shaped-Potato_W0QQitemZ200193101425QQihZ010QQcategoryZ43400QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), but you'll have to act fast because bidding stops on January 24! It's had 13 offers, putting the current bid at £6.00 or US $11.71, and don't forget the shipping costs of £1.50 or $1.95. Remember, it's in the U.K., so be prepared to explain this one to customs if you're ordering from over seas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Heart-shaped Food:** Opportunity for creating and selling unique heart-shaped food items. - **Niche Collectibles:** Opportunity for creating and selling niche collectibles, such as unusual and unique shaped items like a heart-shaped potato. - **Online Auctions:** Opportunity for creating and expanding online auction platforms, catering to unique and quirky items like the heart-shaped potato. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry to offer unique and novelty-shaped food items. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity for businesses in the collectibles industry to cater to niche markets and offer unique and unusual items like the heart-shaped potato. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to feature specialized online auction categories for unique and one-of-a-kind items, attracting niche collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Snack Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-shaped-crisp.md) - [Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearttoheart-kits.md) - [Valentine's Beef Jerky Hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meathearts.md) - [Heart-Shaped Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-heartichoke-pizza.md) - [Themed Heart-Shaped Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-snack-brand-calbee.md) - [Handcrafted Heart-Shaped Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-dozen-bagels.md) - [Herbaceous Edible Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woolworths-fresh-bouquet.md) - [Logo-Shaped French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-swoosh.md) - [Cost-Conscious Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowcost-valentines-day-meal.md)