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An unlucky-in-love singleton in her late twenties has been put up for 'sale' by her family on eBay - in a bid to find her a steady boyfriend, the Daily Mail reports.

Sammy Maalem, 27, who lives in Cardiff, has been single for a year after being dumped, messed around, and even cheated on.

So her brother Kyle, 28, decided to get involved to find her the perfect man - by selling off a date with the beauty to the highest bidder under the heading: 'Date my sister'.

The starting bid was £50 on the internet auction site listing.

The online advert read: 'Firstly this is a serious advert.

'My sister is 27 years old, originally from London but now lives in Cardiff, and is slim and curvy, 5ft 4in, blue eyes dark hair. Very bubbly and outgoing. She not a party animal and very faithful. No kids but would like kids eventually.

'My sister is unlucky with finding a real man. So me and my family are looking for someone who is a great guy who is genuine. Loving. Faithful. Normal. And just very down to earth. Also musts are Must have a job. No bums please. Must have a car or be willing to commute if your far away. Must be decent looking. Pref taller then 5ft 8in Must be kind hearted and genuine.

'Must be aged 27-35. Must be family orientated as we are also a close family. No silly boys. No one expecting 1 night stands. No one confused if they are straight or not. No weirdos. No married or engaged men. No overseas and must be within a 150 mile radius.

'Genuine people only this is for a date with my sister that will hopefully be on-going. This is a genuine advert which my sister knows about.'

The advert also joked about free postage and packaging being included and bidders are warned that the 'item' has been previously used.