£478k bid tabled for Warren Buffett auction
One auction appears to have generated a high bidding price.
Those on the lookout for an online valuation service might have noted that an individual has bid $700,100 (£478,000) to dine with American billionaire Warren Buffet. The annual auction is part of an attempt to generate funds for aSan Francisco charity called the Glide Foundation - and 40 bids had been lodged by last night (June 9th), according to Reuters.
So far, the highest bid is well beyond the $456,789 achieved forlast year's fundraiser. Mr Buffett previously pledged to give a large proportion of hiswealth to the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation. Anyone keen to value their antiques for charitable purposes might be interested to learn that the recipients provide accommodation, meals and healthcare to disadvantaged communities
The bash is being held at the Smith and Wollensky restaurant in New York. Previously, the Associated Press reported that the showpiece was kicked off with a minimum bid of $25,000. For quick and easy expert online valuations, contact us via the website or on 0207 869 5137.
Posted by John Folwell