There's 2 subs for sail on eBay. It's a good place for publicity,
even if no sale.
Tom
On 26 Dec 99, at 14:48, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx spoke about
*Re: [OM] Stolen photos..* saying
> I think (I hope) the eBay ad for the submarine is someone's
> elaborate joke. I believe it 's a joke for several reasons. They
> lead one to believe that the armaments are not only still there,
> but available to the "qualified" winner of the auction. I VERY
> much doubt this is even remotely possible, but why can't eBay shut
> them down for this, after all, they have eliminated gun auctions,
> haven't they? Also- I can't see a museum bidding $475,000 for a
> sub that isn't one of the better known types, hence, wouldn't
> there be little interest? Most museums are not cash cows, they
> usually have items donated, AFAIK. Another point- about the only
> people who may be interested in such a relic for that price would
> be a terrorist organization. ( assuming- and it's a stretch- that
> the sub could be made to run under it's own power ) One could
> only imagine those possibilities.
>
> Regards,
> George S.
And a happy New Year to you and yours.
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