If you remember about a month-and-a-half ago I posted about the closure of Holmenkollen and its impending demolition. Now, in a new, curious turn of events it appears that the Norwegian government is selling part of the world famous Holmenkollen ski jump on e-bay.Yeah, according to news reports, the "Diamanten" has been placed for auction on e-bay, with a starting bid of $5,000 USD or about NOK 35,000. The diamenten is the diamond shaped cabin space at the top of the ski-jump and has been an iconic symbol of Norway's place as the inventor of skiing. As of the writing of this post, there have been 12 bids and the price is up to $6,500 already.
The e-bay description of the sale is:
Unique chance to buy the top of Norways national pride: Holmenkollen ski jump!
Holmenkollen is about to undergo a huge rebuilding, and in the process the old ski jump and its top "Diamanten" has been separated. The pavilion is filled with drawings and autographs from a lot of great ski jumpers throughout time and is a real collectors item . Holmenkollen is about to undergo a huge rebuilding, and in the process the old ski jump and its top "Diamanten" has been separated. The pavilion is filled with drawings and autographs from a lot of great ski jumper throughout time and is a real collectors item . It is in a great condition and can be used in any number of ways. "Diamanten" is now ready for a new home, so place a bid on this unique memorable, and impress your friends, collea gues or business partners by having the one and only "Diamanten"... It is in a great condition and can be used in any number of ways. "Diamanten" is now ready for a new home, so place a bid on this unique memorable, and impress your friends, Colleen gues or business partners by having the one and only "Diamanten" ...
"Diamanten" is ready to be picked up from the sight at any given moment. "Diamanten" is ready to be picked up from the sight at any given moment.
