A MAN who extracted his own tooth and then auctioned it off online has been ordered to do 200 hours community service.
Peter Michael Finn, who uses the alias the 'Fat Aussie Barstard' (sic) claimed any money raised from the sale of his incisor would go to the Royal Brisbane Children’s Hospital. He even appeared on national television to promote the stunt.
The winning bid on eBay was $6543.21 but the money was never donated to the hospital or any other charity. He was charged with conducting an unlawful appeal and converting the money for his own use following an Office of Fair Trading investigation. Appearing in Noosa Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Finn pleaded guilty to both offences. The court was told he did not apply for a sanction from the Office of Fair Trading for his public appeal. A conviction was recorded and he was also sentenced to six months jail, suspended for 12 months. This afternoon most of Finn's YouTube appearances were removed, with the exception of his presentation of the tooth to the winning bidder.
