Theranos merchandise on eBay sparks bloodlust among Elizabeth Holmes fans

Fans and followers of Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes can now take home an expensive original piece of the company.

Holmes was convicted in January on four of 11 charges of fraud following a weeks-long trial chronicling her role in the blood testing firm.

The trial attracted massive attention, but months after the verdict was read, the hype has not waned. A Hulu television series has drawn major viewership, a movie is in the works, and the trial of Holmes co-conspirator Sunny Balwani is currently underway.

The fascination with Holmes has created a micro-industry for new and vintage Theranos merch. And former employees are cashing in.

John, a seller behind one account listing Theranos products, worked at the company from 2012 to 2018 and was left with a handful of merchandise.

He said he lost his job when the company collapsed. After months of trying to find new employment, he gave up and retired early. He has made more than $1,200 reselling his old Theranos gear, but said it is little consolation.

Solomon, the analyst, said the prices for Theranos gear is owed more to the enduring fascination with Holmes herself than with the former company .