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# Idol Hair Bidding
Adam Lambert‘s Personal Posessions are a Hit on eBay

By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-05-13 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idol-adam-lambert-ebay
References: [omg.yahoo](http://omg.yahoo.com/news/adam-lambert-already-a-hit-on-ebay/22440_ylt=AvEDLiA3uxtdAs6amVZZQ93Wn414) & [&imgrefurl=http](http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.accesshollywood.com/content/images/92/230x306/92349_adam-lambert-performs-on-american-idol.jpg)

American Idol singing sensation, Adam Lambert, is the latest hit on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni).

Items such as a necklace that contains a lock of his hair and a shower curtain featuring Adam Lambert’s likeness have slowly surfaced on eBay, selling for over $100. Apparently the lock of hair contained inside the [Adam Lambert Necklace](http://cgi.ebay.com/Lock-of-ADAM-LAMBERT-hair-NECKLACE-REALLY-HIS-HAIR_W0QQitemZ250420556841QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a4e3a7429&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1307|301:1|293:1|294:50) was cut off and saved by his hairdresser.

If you’re an [extreme American Idol fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-original-experience), you better make a bid on a piece of Adam Lambert before the prices start to soar!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Celebrity Memorabilia:** Opportunity to capitalize on the demand for items associated with popular celebrities like Adam Lambert.
- **Online Auctions:** Disruptive innovation potential exists in creating a more efficient and user-friendly platform for buying and selling items through online auctions.
- **Fan Culture:** Opportunity to cater to the passionate fanbase by offering unique and exclusive merchandise.

### Where This Applies

- **Ecommerce:** eCommerce platforms can provide a space for buyers and sellers to engage in the trade of celebrity memorabilia.
- **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the growing demand for celebrity-related items and offer a wide range of merchandise to fans.
- **Tech Platforms:** Tech platforms can develop innovative solutions to enhance the online auction experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for users.

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