You could buy a whole record label for $5000

Handshake Inc has gone on sale for $5000 on listings website Craigslist

The Canadian record label, which specialises in extreme metal and noise, would be ready to roll if the right buyer wanted to purchase the business. According to the Craigslist listing it would be “Perfect for: hobbyists, pros, and any goal oriented people who still maintain a sense of hope and wonder about the music industry.”

The label, which was founded by David Hall and co-run with Agoraphobic Nosebleed’s Jay Randall and metal writer Kim Kelly, is being sold with “Back catalogue of eps, lps, 3 dvd titles and one book title. North American and International distribution, digital royalties, press contacts, remaining stock (vinyl, dvds), 2k twitter followers and 2k facebook likes all included with sale.”

So there you have it, if you really want a niche genre record label but basically can’t be arsed with all that hassle of actually doing anything this could well be the opportunity for you.