April 17- Spindle Going Once- Spindle Going Twice…
As I write this blog- the Berywn “Spindle” sculpture, up for auction on eBay. has still not been bought (read yesterday’s blog for the full story.)Naturally, some people have written to me saying, “why don’t YOU buy it, Mr. Berwyn-Pants?” Well, first of all, I don’t have that kind of cash- and, if I did- somehow I think I might have other uses (not better- just other) uses for that much money.
I’m still going by my last idea from yesterday’s blog- why doesn’t a smart car dealership purchase the “Spindle” and
Put it on display in their lot, drawing tons of tourists, and, most likely, possible customers? They could use the sculpture as part of their logo- as an easy locator (“just look for the big kabob of cars!”)-and could come up with countless advertising phrases- like ‘don’t get STUCK with a lousy car- come to us!” or “we’ll stick your old junker on a pole-and send you home smiling in a better vehicle!” or even “our used cars stay on the road-not on a pole!” naturally, I’d think the dealer purchasing the sculpture would hire yours truly to m.c. the official dedication. The only problem might be that the artist who created it still owns the copyright claims, and may not want it used as a commercial enterprise- although that may be a moot point, since it’s been used as a draw for the shopping mall and in films, without, I’d guess, any restitution to him.
I was laughing, because the eBay posting listed the location of the item location as –“Westchester, Il”- when we all know it’s in Berwyn! I’m guessing that means the realty company that manages the property at Harlem and Cermak would disassemble it and cart it to their headquarters in Westchester, from which local pick-up would have to begin for the new owner.
I love the fact that there are questions listed on the auction page- my favorite being (and I can’t believe this person is serious)”what if I want only the Mercury at the very bottom, and willing to pay $50,000 for it in its exact, present condition
(although the person spelled it “persent”)-is shipping still $100,000?” And I love that they answer seriously, that they may consider selling individual cars…although they” hope that the sculpture is sold as a whole and is reinstalled in a suitable location.” Sure they do- if someone flashed a little cash their way, they’d be selling the pieces of the cars like Victory Auto Parts.
Is the “Spindle” facing the final gavel? Has someone already purchased it after I’ve written this? Go check on eBay- or, I’m sure, any local news media. Meanwhile, if it hasn’t sold- I’ll try to think of a solution… # # #
I’m still going by my last idea from yesterday’s blog- why doesn’t a smart car dealership purchase the “Spindle” and
Put it on display in their lot, drawing tons of tourists, and, most likely, possible customers? They could use the sculpture as part of their logo- as an easy locator (“just look for the big kabob of cars!”)-and could come up with countless advertising phrases- like ‘don’t get STUCK with a lousy car- come to us!” or “we’ll stick your old junker on a pole-and send you home smiling in a better vehicle!” or even “our used cars stay on the road-not on a pole!” naturally, I’d think the dealer purchasing the sculpture would hire yours truly to m.c. the official dedication. The only problem might be that the artist who created it still owns the copyright claims, and may not want it used as a commercial enterprise- although that may be a moot point, since it’s been used as a draw for the shopping mall and in films, without, I’d guess, any restitution to him.
I was laughing, because the eBay posting listed the location of the item location as –“Westchester, Il”- when we all know it’s in Berwyn! I’m guessing that means the realty company that manages the property at Harlem and Cermak would disassemble it and cart it to their headquarters in Westchester, from which local pick-up would have to begin for the new owner.
I love the fact that there are questions listed on the auction page- my favorite being (and I can’t believe this person is serious)”what if I want only the Mercury at the very bottom, and willing to pay $50,000 for it in its exact, present condition
(although the person spelled it “persent”)-is shipping still $100,000?” And I love that they answer seriously, that they may consider selling individual cars…although they” hope that the sculpture is sold as a whole and is reinstalled in a suitable location.” Sure they do- if someone flashed a little cash their way, they’d be selling the pieces of the cars like Victory Auto Parts.
Is the “Spindle” facing the final gavel? Has someone already purchased it after I’ve written this? Go check on eBay- or, I’m sure, any local news media. Meanwhile, if it hasn’t sold- I’ll try to think of a solution… # # #
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Maybe they read your blog, Sven. They've revised the listing to say BERWYN!
BC