Odd Mark Gastineau Auction Item

[Eric]

Mark Gastineau caused headaches for quarterbacks for ten NFL seasons. What happens when Mark gets tension headaches?

He uses Fioricet.

How do I know this? I saw the newest Vintage Authentics auction-
Lot 206: Mark Gastineau Prescription Bottle

Notice Gastineau's home address (I hope that's not a current address)

Wouldn't you love to know who consigned this? Get your bids in- it opens at $25.

And to the winner- sorry, there are no refills.

http://vintageauthentics.at.truition.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=85486750&prmenbr=57735959&aunbr=85833460

[Nathan]

Re: Odd Mark Gastineau Auction Item

Can anyone in the medical field verify whether or not this would violate HIPAA? I mean, if Gastineau didn't specifically authorize the sale of this item, to sell something that very clearly says what he has been prescribed, in what dosage, on what day, and especially from what doctor, you'd be looking at a SERIOUS federal crime here!

[David]

Re: Odd Mark Gastineau Auction Item

Interesting question, as it's similar to selling medical records-- it also probably was trash. I think it was Lelands that auctioned an empty bottle prescribed to Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), though Cobain was dead at the time.

[David]

Re: Odd Mark Gastineau Auction Item

The next time you pick a prescription, ask your pharmacist. He or she probably knows the relevant laws.

[Eric]

Re: Odd Mark Gastineau Auction Item

Deadspin has picked up the story

http://deadspin.com/sports/weird-shit-man/sometimes-the-internet-is-scary-284750.php

[Vintagedeputy]

Re: Odd Mark Gastineau Auction Item

"some auction site we've never heard of"

well, I've never heard of Deadspin before.........what does that prove?