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Inside HushHush – the ‘Amazon for billionaires’ – where ultra-rich Brits can buy £82m private islands, £167m luxury superyachts and £2m gem-encrusted Rubik’s Cubes
SCROLLING through pages of furniture, watches and children's toys, it could be any ordinary shopping website - but the prices will make your heart race.
This is - or "Amazon for billionaires" - where ultra-rich Brits can buy £167m superyachts, £82m private islands and even £2.1m gem-encrusted Rubik's Cubes from the comfort of their own mansions.
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The luxury online marketplace based in London aims to be the "go-to" destination for the world's wealthiest shoppers - whether they want a £54 million chateau on the French Riviera or a new bookcase.
Set up by 29-year-old entrepreneur Aaron Harpin, it also features an Austrian lake - which can be all yours for £26 million - and a £7,500 neon artwork of US President Donald Trump.
And if the mega-rich want something that's not advertised, the company will try to help them find it - from "honey-trappers" who catch out cheating partners to a sex doll that "looks just like my ex".
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12 Brits among ultra-rich customers
Founder and CEO Aaron, who launched HushHush in January, exclusively tells Sun Online that 12 wealthy Brits have already used the marketplace to achieve "their dreams".
“We are really proud to be able to connect our customers with experiences and products that meet their particular affluent lifestyles," says the entrepreneur, who splits his time between London and Monaco.
"We love luxury and we love being able to provide it for our clients."
The company, which dubs itself a "VIP concierge service" doesn't complete orders itself. Instead, it partners with luxury brands and dealers and connects the seller with potential buyers.
And while it's not the only luxury concierge service out there, it claims to set itself apart by boasting a catalogue of more than 200,000 goods, from cars and property to home decor.
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"Million-Air" bottled oxygen tanks
For the billionaires who really do have everything, there are plenty of quirky items on sale - including the aptly-named "Million-Air" Bottled Oxygen tanks, costing as much as £347,500.
The tanks - which aim to boost customers' "health and happiness" - apparently contain fresh air from the "cleanest areas" of the world, such as Mount Everest's base camp and the Lake District.
They allow you "to enjoy the purest oxygen available without leaving your front door".
The site also offers colourful rugs, champagne bottle holders made of sterling silver, inflatable outdoor sofas that seat up to 30 guests, and even a bar constructed from the engine of a Boeing 747 jet.
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£50m watches and 20-carat diamond rings
Those looking for gifts can find equally eye-catching items in the watches and jewellery sections - including the Graff Hallucination Watch, which is advertised for €52,029,250 (£47.5 million).
Or if they're seeking out the highest of the high-end for their loved one, they can buy the Celeste diamond necklace for €1,182,500 (£1.1 million) - the same price as five average British homes.
For billionaire babies, there is a balloon-style bed made of wood with a white lacquered gloss finish, an inflatable Twister game and enormous water slides that most kids can only dream of.
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All products are delivered to customers' front doors (or moorings), direct from the seller.
Aaron, who keeps a mysteriously low profile, tells Sun Online: "A huge part of our role at HushHush is in sourcing the best, most extravagant and beautiful products from all over the world."
He adds: "Currently, we are proud to say that we have helped 12 British customers make their dreams come true."
£75k dream job listings
Despite being launched just seven months ago, HushHush has already hit the headlines several times - thanks to its dream job vacancies and bizarre customer requests.
The company advertised for a luxury product tester in January, with the successful applicant getting paid £75,000 a year to travel the world, test superyachts and review mansions.
And last month, it put up an advert for a £30,ooo-a-year supercar scout.
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Creepy "lookalike" sex doll request
But it made a very different type of appeal to the public this summer after a "bereft millionaire" got in touch asking for help sourcing a sex doll that looks identical to his ex-wife.
The man - who was dumped by his spouse of 35 years in 2017 - admitted in an email that the request "sounds weird" but added: "I can't face the idea of getting intimate with anyone else".
Despite the oddness, HushHush got straight on the case, appealing to anyone who could assist the devastated ex-husband to get in touch because it 'couldn't fulfil the request alone'.
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And the company recently did the same when a customer asked for help finding a male "honey-trapper" to "bait" his fiancée - so he could check she wasn't just after his money.
"Whether you’re just someone with a nice car, or a self-made billionaire – there are often people looking to cling on to you because of your money," a post on the site states.
278ft yachts with hot tubs and crew cabins
Of course, HushHush also offers well-known luxury items on its marketplace.
Among the most expensive of these is the 278-foot Lurssen superyacht Solandge, which comes complete with an outdoor hot tub, a luxury owners' suite and cabins for its 29-strong crew.
With eight guest cabins, a "beach swim platform" and indoor entertainment areas, Solandge is the perfect party vessel - but it will cost you a rather hefty price... €181,889,150 (£166.6 million).
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Also listed on the site is the custom yacht Okto which, according to the description, was "built for a very knowledgeable yachtsman to Northern European specifications and standards".
Available for a cool €58,656,600 (£53.6 million), the high-speed vessel boasts a luxurious interior, with plenty of space to entertain pals, have dinner parties and watch films on the big screen.
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Flashy supercars dreamed up by racing drivers
But boats aren't the only flashy vehicles on offer - customers with millions in the bank can also splash out on a range of supercars, including a 2018 Bugatti Chiron for €2,719,750 (£2.4 million).
Or those looking for a "bargain" might be tempted by the bright yellow E.C. OnlyOne P8 (One-Off) - dreamed up by a former racing driver and reduced from €2,692,200 to €2,365,000 (£2.1 million).
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Business jets and helicopters
And for customers who regularly jet abroad for exotic holidays or business trips, a number of aircraft are on offer - from private jets with more than a dozen seats to turboprops and helicopters.
The Boeing Business Jet, which is priced at a huge €63,803,200 (£58.2 million), features a seven-place dining area, a guest room and a master suite with a double bed and private bathroom.
It is joined on the site by the smaller Bombardier Global Express, costing €9,270,700 (£8.5 million). According to HushHush, the seller of this plane will consider a "half share purchase" for UK or European buyers.
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Sprawling homes with pools and video rooms
However, Brit billionaires who are seeking a permanent move abroad might be more inclined to scroll through the site's property section, where they can buy a new home... or a body of water.
As well as a stunning lake in the heart of Austria and Pumpkin Key private island in the Florida Keys, the marketplace features an array of sprawling mansions and villas that are up for grabs.
These include an "exceptional" €37,744,850 (£34.5 million) Parisian mansion boasting a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a video room, on-site surveillance and a library - as well as views of the Eiffel Tower.
Built in a quiet part of the French capital, it apparently gets the sun "all day".
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Among other advertised properties are an oceanfront home in Florida, a villa with "panoramic sea views" in Cannes, France, and a £25 million four-bedroom apartment in Monaco.
Like Amazon, which has tens of millions of members globally, HushHush offers endless pages of products you'd love to have - and those you didn't even know you needed.
But as its bizarre customer requests show, one thing its rich customers can't buy is love.
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