Buy Buford, Wyoming: Gas Station, House & More

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the auction of Buford, Wyoming, which includes a gas station, a house, and additional buildings. Participants express their thoughts on the town's size, the auction process, and humorous exchanges regarding the value of the property and related items.

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Main Points Raised

  • Buford, Wyoming is being auctioned, featuring a gas station, a house, and three other buildings, with a snow plow available for an extra cost.
  • Some participants question the classification of Buford as a town due to its small size and express interest in visiting it.
  • One participant humorously suggests selling a bridge as part of the auction deal.
  • The winning bid for Buford was reported to be $900,000, prompting discussions about the cost of shipping a bridge from New York to Wyoming.
  • Another participant mentions that a potential bidder would double the town's population with their family.
  • There is a humorous exchange about the value of the auction and the possibility of buying London Bridge, with a clarification about the difference between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humor and curiosity regarding the auction and the town's characteristics, but there is no consensus on the seriousness of the auction or the value of the property. Multiple viewpoints and humorous takes remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on assumptions about the auction process and the value of the properties involved. The discussion includes speculative elements and humorous commentary that may not reflect serious intent.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in unique real estate auctions, small towns, or humorous discussions about property values may find this thread engaging.

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Why even call it a town when it's that small? If I ever get to go on a cross country trip, I'd want to stop by there if I could. He seems like a nice guy. And only 3.19 for gas. Can't beat that.
They shouldn't sell it, they should just give it to the one guy who lives there. Unless he's the one who's selling it.
 
I don't have much money but how about I sell you a bridge for it? :-p
 
Sold! The winning bid was $900,000 according to ABC News.

I wonder how much it costs to ship a bridge from New York to Wyoming?
 
One guy was considering bidding on the town, though he and his wife would immediately double the population.
 
jtbell said:
Sold! The winning bid was $900,000 according to ABC News.

I wonder how much it costs to ship a bridge from New York to Wyoming?
Don't worry about the expense, I'll pay it :smile: I recently sent £25 to the widow of a former-African president via western union so that she can use it to unlock the $7,455,000 held in a secure Swiss bank account. She should be wiring me a third of that any day now!
 
For that kind of money, you could buy London Bridge and ship it over here. No wait, someone already did it...

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jtbell said:
For that kind of money, you could buy London Bridge and ship it over here. No wait, someone already did it...
I know this is kind of off-topic (but if you're not British you might not know) but this, contrary to some people's claims, is not London Bridge

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It's Tower Bridge. Rant over :smile:
 

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