Auction #2 - World Trade Center Set

[Dalecamino]

Good Morning everybody! I see Mr. Vic has let us know he's still in the hunt for POTENTIAL ownership of the awesome WTC pen set. THANK YOU Mr. Vic!! But, I'm sorry, the bidding is open until around 9:00 tonight! :wink: Mr. Vic has it at $1600.00 Do we hear $1650.00 or more?

 

[bobleibo]

This special piece created by Steven is packed and ready to travel anywhere..
the mountains of Colorado, the beaches of Hawaii, the plains of Texas or ______________ ???
Maybe someone is lurking in the background waiting to have it join them in another exciting locale?

Like Chuck said, still plenty of time before the gavel comes down - sorry Vic~​

 

[Dalecamino]

Just a reminder of what is being offered for bid :biggrin:
http://www.penturners.org/photos/index.php?n=25311

 

[Pete275]

Does anyone know if the pictures and their story were ever sent to Pen World?

Wayne

 

[Dalecamino]

Does anyone know if the pictures and their story were ever sent to Pen World?

Wayne

I do not know but, my guess would be no. I know enough about the creator to say that, he is not a fame seeking type of person. HOWEVER...I will let him speak for himself. He may visit here a bit later and, hopefully, will answer your question himself. Stay tuned!

 

[jttheclockman]

Hey Chuck, I heard Skip went out and bought some pink wrapping paper and is wrapping this set in it to whoever gets it. He is doing that as a token of appreciation for your call of this auction. Maybe just rumors but this is what my sources are telling me. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[skiprat]

Fame...moi? In the same sentence???:biggrin: Contrary to my wonderful outgoing nature, Chuck is correct. That kind of publicity isn't my style ( at the moment.....:biggrin

 

[Curly]

Pen World mails to Canada so I don't see why they would exclude Europeans unless they think Wales doesn't have mail service.

You could get Penna Magazine. Printed in both Italian and English in the same issues. They mail to this continent so I'm sure they would embrace your money too. :wink:

 

[Dalecamino]

I'll be back for this. I'm working on a photo re-sizing project at the moment Might take awhile :redface::biggrin:

 

[skiprat]

Pete, you obviously saw my full post before I edited it.:biggrin:
I just checked and they happily do international subs now. Bit Pricey, but they are offering..:biggrin:

 

[Charlie_W]

I should think that NYC former Mayor Rudy G. would love to see this marvelous piece of functional art and appreciate the reverence that this pen set bestows.

Plus the fact that this inspired piece was handcrafted with the thought of giving honor instead of being done for profit means a lot in my book.

 

[Dalecamino]

Roughly 5 hours remaining in this auction!! We're here so, don't wait till the last minute to get your bid in on this fantastic piece of art! :wink::biggrin:

 

[bobleibo]

Roughly 5 hours remaining in this auction!! We're here so, don't wait till the last minute to get your bid in on this fantastic piece of art! :wink::biggrin:

I wonder if they're just pacing themselves for a heroic sprint down the home stretch ?

 

[skiprat]

Chuck, you could have timed it a bit better...
5 hours is 2 am here.....I'm currently in a hotel pub 200miles from home...with a very tough day expected for tomorrow, so I'm gonna have to get my beauty sleep.

I'll try and set my alarm and have a look-see.

Good luck to those able to bid. It has been an absolute privilege and honour to be a small part in this, no matter where it ends up.
:biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

Chuck, you could have timed it a bit better...
5 hours is 2 am here.....I'm currently in a hotel pub 200miles from home...with a very tough day expected for tomorrow, so I'm gonna have to get my beauty sleep.

I'll try and set my alarm and have a look-see.

Good luck to those able to bid. It has been an absolute privilege and honour to be a small part in this, no matter where it ends up.
:biggrin:

Steven...I can give you a wake up call :biggrin: PM that tele number :biggrin:

 

[bobleibo]

..

Sure is quiet around here. When my kids got this quiet, I started to worry what they might be up to.

We're down to the last few hours before this amazing piece of art rides off into the sunset. ​

 

[SteveG]

I will defer to Vic or whomever ends up taking this fine prize. As exceedingly desirable as it is, I have reached (actually somewhat exceeded) what I could manage to expend here. So my hearty early congrats to the winner, and to the talented rat that made it all possible!

 

[Dalecamino]

I will defer to Vic or whomever ends up taking this fine prize. As exceedingly desirable as it is, I have reached (actually somewhat exceeded) what I could manage to expend here. So my hearty early congrats to the winner, and to the talented rat that made it all possible!

Understood Steve. Thank you for your participation in the bidding process. You were lots of fun and, we all appreciate your commitment to the IAP.

 

[Mr Vic]

How much time left?​

 

[Dalecamino]

How much time left?​

About 1 hour! We will do a countdown sort of like they do at auctions.

 

[flyitfast]

Well my wife is tugging my fingers away from the keyboard, but I think I'm stronger.
Will $1700.00 help to bring this masterpiece to Texas?
Bid submitted.
Gordon

 

[Dalecamino]

Yes sir!! That will help bring it to Texas! Thank you Gordon!!

$1700 is the bid by Flyitfast!

Who will beat his bid?

 

[Mr Vic]

Ouch, Air Force might just beat Army again!

 

[bobleibo]

Wow, the generosity and support from people here just never ends. Thank you Gordon~

 

[Dalecamino]

There are about 30 minutes remaining for you to get your bid in on this stunning pen set inspired by the World Trade Center

High bid is $1700

 

[Dalecamino]

There are 15 minutes remaining. If there is a last minute bid we will extend the auction to give other bidders ample opportunity to counter bid. Current high bid is $1700.00 by Gordon Thank You!

 

[Dalecamino]

8 Minutes

 

[SteveG]

Maybe I should get back in...no one tugging at my fingers. Just me. Thinking... Hmm...:biggrin::wink:

 

[Mr Vic]

$1750

 

[Dalecamino]

4 minutes remaining with Gordon leading at $1700.00

 

[bobleibo]

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting auctions ever.....down to the final few minutes

Thank you Vic.......in at $1750

 

[Dalecamino]

OK Mr. Vic at $1750

 

[flyitfast]

well $1800 then....

 

[Dalecamino]

2 minutes

 

[SteveG]

That was just me teasing...messin' w/yo minds...I am out of add'l bid cash. Just watching.

 

[Dalecamino]

flyitfast $1800

 

[Dalecamino]

flyitfast at $1800.00

Going once

 

[Mr Vic]

Dag nab it Willis!

I guess driving to San Antonio to see this work of art is closer then Hawaii or Wales!

You better keep it polished Gordon.........

 

[Dalecamino]

$1800.00

Going twice!!

 

[Dalecamino]

Sold!! Congratulations Gordon!!!