http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/7/36782.html

The Swedish founder of the IKEA furniture chain has passed Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates as the world's richest person, according to reports out of Sweden. Business weekly Veckans Affarer is set to report that Kamprad holds a fortune of 400 billion crowns or $53 billion. This would put him $6 billion ahead of Gates.

If you think about it, Microsoft and IKEA are not terribly dissimilar. Both companies sell fairly mediocre mass produced gear that requires a lot of assembly and attention. But apparently this model pays quite well.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3284949854

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3599191.stm

Bold, beautiful and pure white. Nokia 7200 Limited Edition encased by luxurious white leather covers

Responding to the demands of urban sophisticates, Nokia has introduced an exclusive, limited edition Nokia 7200 phone. With tailored, pure white leather covers, the Nokia 7200 Limited Edition, offers state-of-the-art technology - including an integrated camera, colour screen and FM radio - in an haute couture, folding design

http://press.nokia.com/PR/200404/940443_5.html