There is also the fact that $28 m of the almost $30m total is a tax
deductible charitable contribution…. Uncle is buying part of this ride.
Bill
On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 2:26 PM Brian Feeney <alaiadesign@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
3 days of training together plus flight day, so yes I agree, to someone
it's maybe a great deal.
Aside from the bragging rights, not first to space, but flying with Bezos,
one might be able to monetize the flight through multiple social media
efforts.
On Sat, Jun 12, 2021, 2:56 PM Henry Vanderbilt, <
hvanderbilt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It's entirely possible that someone thinks that's cheap at the price for
the opportunity to network with Bezos on a fellow-enthusiasts basis.
Henry
On 6/12/2021 10:25 AM, Brian Feeney wrote:
Someone just bid a Cool US $28,000,000 to fly on Blue Origin's first
commercial flight on July 20th along with Jeff Bezos, his brother and one
other to be named 4th passenger. Identity of the bidder to be disclosed in
the coming weeks.
6% is added onto the price for the Auction House.
Final price $29,680,000 !! - Plus Shipping and Handling :)
Now that's what I call a wealthy risk appetite!
FYI - from the Blue Origin website:
"The winning bid amount will be donated to Blue Origin’s foundation, Club
for the Future, <https://clubforfuture.org/> to inspire future
generations to pursue careers in STEM and help invent the future of life in
space."
Cheers
Brian Feeney
