eBay Auction: Bid on Rocket Jets Centerpiece Rocket!

2DieFR · 07-30-2007, 11:07 AM

I have made threads based on eBay actions before, but this is just TOO good to pass up.

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/Roc...spagenameZWDVW

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This huge centerpiece rocket was modeled after the Saturn V rocket of the Apollo missions, and was surrounded by several small "rockets" in which Disneyland guests could ride, controlling their altitude individually with a center yoke. This rocket circled above Tomorrowland from July 1967 until January 1997, when the ride was dismantled by Disneyland during the redesign of Tomorrowland. It was later sold to a Disney collector. The rocket is massive – over 30 ft in length, and exhibits general wear consistent with long term operation and handling. A wonderful piece of Disneyland history. Buyer to pay for transportation of rocket. Interested bidders please note: pick-up and shipping from its current location will require that the piece be lifted with a commercial crane. $20,000 - $30,000

Here is your chance to own a GIGANTIC piece of Disneyland history! Reclaim the true centerpiece of Tomorrowland!

Live auction begins Aug-02-07 12:00:00 PD & ends Aug-03-07 12:00:00 PDT. Happy bidding!

fo'c's'le swab · 07-30-2007, 11:10 AM

Nice. Cool post. John Stamos must be wetting himself.

2DieFR · 07-30-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fo'c's'le swab

John Stamos must be wetting himself.

Betcha merlinjones is too

SpectroMan · 07-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Disneyland could always buy it back and reinstall it...

techskip · 07-30-2007, 12:14 PM

Reason # 1 Million and 1 why I hate Esiner, Pressler, and Harris.... thanks.

Experiment626 · 07-30-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectroMan

Disneyland could always buy it back and reinstall it...

That's funny.

I'm sure John Stamos will get it. Lucky b@st@rd.

DisneyDude2006 · 07-30-2007, 12:39 PM

If only i was rich...

Druggas · 07-30-2007, 12:51 PM

I really don't have any place to put it.

I think I'll pass.

sdmom · 07-30-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Druggas

I really don't have any place to put it.

You can keep it at my house.

Wolffin · 07-30-2007, 01:10 PM

Good grief, if only I had the money.

Of course, then there's the whole lack of space for it. Ah well. That's still pretty much awesome!

DippyDawg'32 · 07-30-2007, 01:13 PM

20% buyers’ fee - plus you have to supply your own industrial lifting crane and shipping. Working in an auction based industry and speaking from experience; it seems that loading could be facilitated by the seller and that 15% would be reasonable. I foresee an unsold piece of Disney memorabilia.

disneytim · 07-30-2007, 01:16 PM

Hey, if every registered MiceChatter chipped in a few of bucks, we could keep it at Dusty's house.

merlinjones · 07-30-2007, 01:17 PM

>>John Stamos must be wetting himself.<<
>>Betcha merlinjones is too<<

I'm wet alright, but not because I want to "collect" this piece - - it should be restored and put back where it belongs in Tomorrowland!

Disney - - buy it back. Unless it's rusted through, at that price it's cheaper than making a new one, which you'll have to do eventually anyway.

DisneyDarian · 07-30-2007, 01:28 PM

I wonder if the neighbors would complain?

merlinjones · 07-30-2007, 03:58 PM

Who cares about the neighbors? - - I'll keep complaining if DL never puts the rockets back!

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DippyDawg'32 Canon DSLR Professional Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 135	Re: eBay Auction: Bid on Rocket Jets Centerpiece Rocket! 20% buyers’ fee - plus you have to supply your own industrial lifting crane and shipping. Working in an auction based industry and speaking from experience; it seems that loading could be facilitated by the seller and that 15% would be reasonable. I foresee an unsold piece of Disney memorabilia. __________________ Vance DeBar "Pinto" Colvig was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, on September 11, 1892. I was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on September 11, 1959. Goofy huh? OOPS.....

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merlinjones Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,458	Re: eBay Auction: Bid on Rocket Jets Centerpiece Rocket! >>John Stamos must be wetting himself.<< >>Betcha merlinjones is too<< I'm wet alright, but not because I want to "collect" this piece - - it should be restored and put back where it belongs in Tomorrowland! Disney - - buy it back. Unless it's rusted through, at that price it's cheaper than making a new one, which you'll have to do eventually anyway.

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