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  1. 12-04-2008, 04:10 PM #1
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    Default Italian truffle fetches $200,000 at auction

    Italian truffle fetches $200,000 at Macau auction | Lifestyle | Reuters

    Defying the economic downturn, an Italian white truffle weighing just over (2.2 lb) sold at an international auction Saturday for $200,000.

    The prized tuber went for the second year running to Hong Kong-born casino mogul Stanley Ho after an auction held simultaneously in Rome, London, Abu Dhabi and Macau, auction organizers said.
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    It looks like the shelf life of truffles is pretty short when fresh. I suppose he plans to eat it soon?
    Fresh truffle picking
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    i've heard from people in the know that they start degrading rapidly once they're taken from the ground. this is nothing more than a trophy piece for an ego-maniac.

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    Quote Originally Posted by carendt242 View Post
    i've heard from people in the know that they start degrading rapidly once they're taken from the ground. this is nothing more than a trophy piece for an ego-maniac.

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    I agree, you know how many tons of Funyuns and how many kegs of Keystone beer you can buy with $200k... gees, he really likes his snacks!

    The only way to up this guy, is to pay $250k for a truffle, then feed it to your dog.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DotCom View Post
    I agree, you know how many tons of Funyuns and how many kegs of Keystone beer you can buy with $200k... gees, he really likes his snacks!

    The only way to up this guy, is to pay $250k for a truffle, then feed it to your dog.
    Use it as rat bait.
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    I'll sell him a turd for $250k
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    yikes!
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    I'd rather have the 200k in my savings account.
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    Quote Originally Posted by secure View Post
    I'll sell him a turd for $250k
    a 2.2lb turd? I'd like to see that! LOL
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    well he owns casino.. so more than likely going to VIP's and then its writeoff..etc....
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