they had tried to get funding Rich and it was the state of Tennesse that refused ti issue Bonds for the defered Debt,, the debt was from Vegas..former debt
the plan was to role it into the new developers loan with addition funding for the museum... however think back 1 year ago... people were not optimistic about the future and so no one would budge.. those with the money were also reluctant and it seemed almost lackluster interest in the items/// well But now since the major interest and sales.. it has more respect.. I am not sure what went wrong.. Debbie and Todd spoke to everyone.. some heavy hitters, I dont have the debt numbers however I hope they can negociate it down or perhaps the ones that bought this could be serving a two Fold mission to invest in it and gain press and a public curiosity then display it as people are always interested to see things that are expensive and untouchable. its interesting how people think... I had a oscar in full view for a time and most people assumed it was a prop when in fact it was real. also we had a table that arthur Miller gave Marilyn and people would come to the shop to get a Glimpse ... movie stars attract interest. > > >---- Original Message ---- >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [MOPO] 5,658,000.00 !!!!!! >Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:23:22 -0700 > >>here's what I wonder about this auction, the collection, bidders and > >>Hollywood archiving it's history: >> >>if so many people were willing to bid up to such heights for some of > >>the contents, why couldn't someone buy & exhibit this wonderful >collection? >> >>you know that many Hollywood big wigs had to have been bidding and >>the $23million in sales (was that b4 or after BP?) by itself may >have >>almost bought the entire collection (yes folks.. there is more) >> >> Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >> >___________________________________________________________________ >> How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List >> >> Send a message addressed to: [email protected] >> In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L >> >> The author of this message is solely responsible for its content >. >> Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
