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Missile Base on Ebay

Weccanfeld
12-10-2007, 17:45
http://cgi.ebay.com/Titan-Missile-Base-Central-Washington_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ1607QQihZ009QQitemZ190132455924QQrdZ1

Well, if I had a spare $1.5million to spend, I'd know what to spend it on! I wait eagerly for sharks and lazers to be put on as well.

Nukes themselves not included, sadly.

(not trying the advertise and that, just thought this was worth mentioning)
Khadgar
12-10-2007, 17:50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Titan-Missile-Base-Central-Washington_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ1607QQihZ009QQitemZ190132455924QQrdZ1

Well, if I had a spare $1.5million to spend, I'd know what to spend it on! I wait eagerly for sharks and lazers to be put on as well.

Nukes themselves not included, sadly.

(not trying the advertise and that, just thought this was worth mentioning)

Could be fun, and on the plus side when the apocalypse comes you'll live long enough to starve.
Gauthier
12-10-2007, 18:01
No doubt some rich bunch of geek buddies will buy the place, and then rename it Black Mesa.

It would be even more hilarious if they turned it into a research facility right afterwards.
Infinite Revolution
12-10-2007, 18:09
i'm waiting for the Ebayan Missile Crisis..
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
12-10-2007, 18:15
Hasn't this thing been on sale, like, forever? If its a hoax, it has gotten really old, and it is really for sale, I think they might want to try lowering their asking price.
Non Aligned States
12-10-2007, 18:36
No doubt some rich bunch of geek buddies will buy the place, and then rename it Black Mesa.

It would be even more hilarious if they turned it into a research facility right afterwards.

Let me guess. And if the Feds come knocking, they have a spanking brand new rocket (they'll have to buy/make it) to escape in. :p
Oklatex
12-10-2007, 20:01
http://cgi.ebay.com/Titan-Missile-Base-Central-Washington_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ1607QQihZ009QQitemZ190132455924QQrdZ1

Well, if I had a spare $1.5million to spend, I'd know what to spend it on! I wait eagerly for sharks and lazers to be put on as well.

Nukes themselves not included, sadly.

(not trying the advertise and that, just thought this was worth mentioning)

Nothing new as the government has been selling old missile silos and bases for years. If I had the money I'd buy it and turn it into some type of resort.
Non Aligned States
12-10-2007, 20:22
Nothing new as the government has been selling old missile silos and bases for years.

Let me know when they start selling missiles to go with the silos. :p
Oklatex
12-10-2007, 20:28
Let me know when they start selling missiles to go with the silos. :p

Might be able to pick some of them up from Russia or North Korea. :eek:
Khadgar
12-10-2007, 20:52
I can't believe I missed this joke before:

EBAY HAS WMD! INVADE!
OceanDrive2
12-10-2007, 20:54
Let me guess. And if the Feds come knocking, they have a spanking brand new rocket (they'll have to buy/make it) to escape in. :pWhen the Feds come knocking down your door? where did I see that before ??

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1168266/photo_30.jpg
Naavaronne
12-10-2007, 21:03
Dibs. :)
Oklatex
12-10-2007, 22:13
When the Feds come knocking down your door? where did I see that before ??

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1168266/photo_30.jpg

I don't think the feds are going to be able to knock down the door to that missile site. :p
Londim
12-10-2007, 22:19
*bids*

Finally a pre-built underground lair!
Marrakech II
12-10-2007, 22:51
Swear to God I have actually been in this complex. My brother showed it to me while we were duck hunting years ago in the potholes by Moses Lake. The place is huge as they say but what they fail to say it is full of water parts of the year. Also it is ripped up fairly good. The central command structure is only partially there. Another note is that the area kids and Mexican migrant workers drink in the place. There is a ton of empty bottles, cans, assorted underwear and lots and lots of graffiti in Spanish.
South Lorenya
12-10-2007, 22:59
Not that long ago, someone put all of Belgium up on ebay.
Celtlund II
12-10-2007, 23:01
Maybe the government could turn the place into a prison or a charity could turn it into a homeless shelter.
IL Ruffino
12-10-2007, 23:02
I'm pretty sure it was converted into a house.
Marrakech II
12-10-2007, 23:03
Maybe the government could turn the place into a prison or a charity could turn it into a homeless shelter.

It might work for a prison. As far as homeless shelter this place is way..... out in the country. Like I said I have actually been inside this particular place and it is in real bad shape. It would take millions to make into something worthwhile. This really would not work as a home because of the work needed to get it into shape and it is very very big. It would have to be something like a hotel/spa.
Marrakech II
12-10-2007, 23:05
I'm pretty sure it was converted into a house.

It was never converted into anything other then a drinking spot for the locals.
IL Ruffino
12-10-2007, 23:06
It was never converted into anything other then a drinking spot for the locals.

I like drinking..
Zatarack
12-10-2007, 23:10
Not that long ago, someone put all of Belgium up on ebay.

Ah, good times...
Greirson
12-10-2007, 23:40
Who bought Belgium? And What did they turn it into?

As for the Drinking, you could turn the Silo into a bar................. A REALLY BIG BAR......... Just a thought.
Zatarack
12-10-2007, 23:51
Who bought Belgium? And What did they turn it into?

As for the Drinking, you could turn the Silo into a bar................. A REALLY BIG BAR......... Just a thought.

They turned it into a missile silo. The profits from this sale will be used to support hydroponics in the new Belgium.
Celtlund II
13-10-2007, 02:38
It was never converted into anything other then a drinking spot for the locals.

Here is one that was converted into a big home with a private runway.

http://www.missilebases.com/new/index.html#
The South Islands
13-10-2007, 03:35
When the Feds come knocking down your door? where did I see that before ??

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1168266/photo_30.jpg

Most scientifically incorrect movie ever.
Layarteb
13-10-2007, 03:42
I would so buy that if I was filthy rich!
Non Aligned States
13-10-2007, 03:53
Might be able to pick some of them up from Russia or North Korea. :eek:

Isn't there problems with putting different ICBMs in silos not built for the type?
Layarteb
13-10-2007, 03:56
As long as the dimensions match and you change the launching software it should be a problem except all the modifications for hoses, wiring, etc.
Layarteb
13-10-2007, 04:08
Awesome! I would totally buy that if I ever came across the money.

Then I'd chase out any vagrants living inside it, then pay for someone to haul out any rubbish, and generally refit the place. Then it's a perfect spot to start work on my new Matter/Anti-matter Warp driven spaceship! I could also gather together a small private army, then declare my land a micronation!

My dreams come true!

I'd put a Peacekeeper in it if I could and send a letter to the government telling them that my missile is better than theirs. Stupid old Minutemen!
UN Protectorates
13-10-2007, 04:08
Awesome! I would totally buy that if I ever came across the money.

Then I'd chase out any vagrants living inside it, then pay for someone to haul out any rubbish, and generally refit the place. Then it's a perfect spot to start work on my new Matter/Anti-matter Warp driven spaceship! I could also gather together a small private army, then declare my land a micronation!

My dreams come true!
Non Aligned States
13-10-2007, 04:13
As long as the dimensions match and you change the launching software it should be a problem except all the modifications for hoses, wiring, etc.

Oh good. I was afraid these Topol-Ms were going to go to waste. :p
Gun Manufacturers
13-10-2007, 04:16
http://cgi.ebay.com/Titan-Missile-Base-Central-Washington_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ1607QQihZ009QQitemZ190132455924QQrdZ1

Well, if I had a spare $1.5million to spend, I'd know what to spend it on! I wait eagerly for sharks and lazers to be put on as well.

Nukes themselves not included, sadly.

(not trying the advertise and that, just thought this was worth mentioning)

That could make one hell of a paintball field. :D
Layarteb
13-10-2007, 04:20
That could make one hell of a paintball field. :D

I didn't even think of that. Man that would be sick!
Greirson
13-10-2007, 14:11
OMG, One HELL of a Paintball field. Indoors/Outdoors put 4-5 Metal Frame landings in the Silo and some cover.
Intestinal fluids
13-10-2007, 14:58
OMG, One HELL of a Paintball field. Indoors/Outdoors put 4-5 Metal Frame landings in the Silo and some cover.

If im paying 2 million to play paintball it had better be on the Moon and i should be getting blown by a supermodel tucked in my spacesuit the whole time.
Khadgar
13-10-2007, 15:43
Most scientifically incorrect movie ever.

Worse than "The Core" "The Day After Tomorrow" and Sunshine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_%282007_film%29)?
The Infinite Dunes
13-10-2007, 15:55
Notes the delivery options: Pickup only.

I also found this quite amusing, it was listed just below the picture...

No Payments Until 2008 on your first purchase over $50 with the new eBay MasterCard! Plus, earn rewards toward future eBay purchases wherever you shop.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
13-10-2007, 17:18
If im paying 2 million to play paintball it had better be on the Moon and i should be getting blown by a supermodel tucked in my spacesuit the whole time.
You're not paying just to play, though. You could set it up as a park (or arena or whatever) and charge admission. It might be hard to turn a profit with a 2+ million dollar mortgage hanging over your head, though.
Kyronea
13-10-2007, 19:42
Most scientifically incorrect movie ever.

What was the movie?
Lame Bums
13-10-2007, 22:04
http://cgi.ebay.com/Titan-Missile-Base-Central-Washington_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ1607QQihZ009QQitemZ190132455924QQrdZ1

Well, if I had a spare $1.5million to spend, I'd know what to spend it on! I wait eagerly for sharks and lazers to be put on as well.

Nukes themselves not included, sadly.

(not trying the advertise and that, just thought this was worth mentioning)

I'd buy it if I had the money and convert it to a golf course.

Who's with me? :D
The Lone Alliance
13-10-2007, 23:15
Awesome! I would totally buy that if I ever came across the money.

Then I'd chase out any vagrants living inside it, then pay for someone to haul out any rubbish, and generally refit the place. Then it's a perfect spot to start work on my new Matter/Anti-matter Warp driven spaceship! I could also gather together a small private army, then declare my land a micronation!

My dreams come true!

And you could call it "Outer Heaven".
Greirson
14-10-2007, 02:20
Why not hire the vagrants as an army?
New new nebraska
14-10-2007, 02:36
It says you can lease it!Hooray!!I want it,I want it,I want it!!!!
Non Aligned States
14-10-2007, 03:17
And you could call it "Outer Heaven".

Just make sure not to adopt an orphan and train him up to be an elite soldier. :p
The South Islands
14-10-2007, 04:50
What was the movie?

The Astronaut Farmer.

It implied that you could construct, fuel, and launch an Atlas Rocket from a barn. A frapping barn. It was horrid. I felt that that movie made me a little more stupid inside. Like the logical part of by brain dying of stupidity overload.
The Vuhifellian States
14-10-2007, 05:21
No doubt some rich bunch of geek buddies will buy the place, and then rename it Black Mesa.

It would be even more hilarious if they turned it into a research facility right afterwards.

NSG should do that, it could be "NSG World Headquarters. Summer Home of Smunkeeville."