Can you imagine yourself on a hammock drinking a daquiri right now? On the Moon? Of course not! It's not realistic... and here are five more reasons not to buy land on the Moon, just in case you are loony enough actually need them.
It's Bogus
You cannot sell what you do not own. I can not sell the White House, simply because I do not own it. The people who sell Moon property don't own a square inch of Moon Land. It's very simple: no individual or companies can claim ownership of any piece of Earth or space without the support of a nation to defend that right. And, since the 1967 UN treaty forbade nations from owning any piece of space, the law simply forbids that individuals or companies can claim ownership of the Moon.
Just a Piece of Paper
According to Frans von der Dunk, a Dutch space law expert at Leiden University “you should not expect to pay for any valid legal title to a plot in outer space, just a nice piece of paper to stick on your wall.
It's Not Even a Nice Piece of Paper
The only thing you will rightfully own after payment is a piece of paper, which isn't even nice in most cases. The official deed looks like it has survived the web 1.0 days.
Don't Finance Moon War I
Don't finance a war on the moon. Land claims have sparked wars before. Even more when valuable minerals are at play. Don't give your money to a company whose founder insists he owns the Moon and all the planets in the solar system except Earth. Your money will be used “in order to create the investment capital required to occupy and develop the Moon.” Thus mean you would finance an occupation force.
It's a Poor Gift
Searching for the perfect unique gift idea? Search some more. An $18,95 piece of worthless paper makes a poor gift. Try to find Moon Land on The Perfect Gift
They don't sell it. Point made.
Before you prosecute me, read the other side of the story: Alternative Investments: 5 good reasons to buy land on the Moon
