End of an era...

[steve p]

Just seen this...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0212505401

Read the description.

Best wishes
Steve P

[DaveB]

59 bids too!

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Garry Russell]

Brilliant

Garry

[RAF_Quantum]

Hi,

You'll have to enlighten us as to what the item was, as it has now been withdrawn/not available.

John

[Techy111]

John....someone was flogging the Jodrell bank observatory.....

Bid was up to about 5 million or so......

Tony

[Garry Russell]

John

As Tony says it was a spoof sale of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope

I still had it open.

Here is the description


Garry





In the light of the Government’s Science & Technology Facilities Council decision to withdraw £2.5 million funding, the world famous Jodrell Bank observatory is faced with closure and is being put up for sale.



Despite the fact that $8 million has already been spent on establishing the Merlin Network which links seven UK based telescopes at the centre of which is the Jodrell Bank facility, the plug is being pulled on the project and the assets are being disposed of.



Alien Worlds magazine (http://www.alienworldsmag.com) has been appointed sole agent for the sale of Jodrell Bank and we are proud to bring you this unique opportunity to own your very own “big dish”.



Look at these amazing features;



Works via the car’s 12v cigarette lighter adaptor



Gets great Sky TV reception – no need for any dodgy cards



No licence needed. Just press and speak.



Talk to real aliens! Meet Reggie and Vance from Mars and Luscious Vita from Venus.



Rotates 360 degrees. Point it down to the ground and you can hear Australians talking to their kangaroos!



Turn it upside down other way round and use it to collect rainwater for the garden.



Can be used as an outdoor cinema screen, apparently!



Stick it on the roof of your car and it doubles as a CB radio. (Please note; car roof may need reinforcement. Avoid low bridges and use responsibly).



Free “Death Ray Gun” gift with order! Kill anything with it! (subject to local laws relating to murder etc. AW cannot be held responsible etc)



Condition – slightly ragged round the edges. Only £67.99. Buyer collects from present location in Cheshire.



Call Our Free Order Hotline on 0800B.O.N.K.E.R.S. All credit cards accepted. Cheques made payable to J. Odrell.