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Originally Posted by Stew Robertson
There was bidders from around the world and they paid what they were willing to
Also the prices at the sale you can add at least another 22% plus shipping cost
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Auburn auction of World War II military vehicles, artifacts raises nearly $3 million for a short account on a collector from France snapping up the most expensive items. Buyers premium was a mere 15%, according to the article.
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An unofficial report showed approximately $2.98 million in “hammer price” sales would go to the museum. The auction company adds a 15 percent bidder’s premium to each sale, which would bring the total sale close to $3.5 million.
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This would mean the museum can pay it's unpaid bills and the rest of the vehicles will remain on display (including Rob's beloved F60B)? See
Kruse WW2 Victory Museum - Auburn, IN - 2012 and
Kruse WW2 Victory Museum - Auburn, IN - 2007/2009 for pictures of the museum's vehicle collection.
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