However, eBay took the decision to remove the auction from their website, prompting Doritos to get involved.

Impressed by the shrewdness of Stuart, they wanted to reward her and so offered to pay $20,000 for the unusual crisp.

Doritos even issued a statement, praising Stuart and explaining their decision to purchase the tortilla chip from her.

Vandita Pandey, Doritos Chief Marketing Officer said: "We've been so impressed with Rylee's boldness and entrepreneurial spirit, so we wanted to make sure the Stuart family were rewarded for their creativity and love for Doritos."

In the aftermath, Stuart was interviewed by Australia’s Today Show, showing off the Dorito which had been carefully placed in a plastic tub on some kitchen roll.

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