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2/7/2011 - Bid on Proxibid During the Ironwood Golf & Country Club Liquidation Auction
 
February 7, 2011 – Omaha, NE – Proxibid, the world’s largest real auction marketplace, today announced that it will be the exclusive provider of live online bidding for the upcoming two-day, two-ring liquidation auction of the Ironwood Golf & Country Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in Omaha.  The live auction will take place on Friday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. Central, and Saturday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m. Central, with online bidding available for both rings, each day.  Auction registration and pre-bidding are already available by visiting www.proxibid.com/auctionsolutions.

Auction day one will feature the entire contents of the clubhouse.  Much of the equipment is late-model and in very good condition as the clubhouse had been remodeled less than ten years ago.  Everything from the huge commercial kitchen and four individual dining and bar areas will cross the block during this live auction webcast, including:
•    Grills                   
•    Ovens
•    Coolers
•    Prep tables
•    Hoods
•    Blowers
•    Glassware
•    Place settings
The second day will focus on grounds maintenance equipment and building salvage. Everything from HVAC systems and wiring to wood work, windows, furnishings and high-end electronics will be available for live online bidding during this auction.  Also crossing the block on day two:
•    More than 70 golf carts
•    Tractors
•    Grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment
•    Fairway and greens grass
•    Contents from the pool house
•    Restrooms
Day two of this live auction webcast will also feature an entire pool house to be moved by the winning bidder.  This gorgeous 3,200 square foot building is wood frame construction on a foundation with a shingle roof and includes men’s and women’s locker/shower rooms, each which exit to the outside of the building making it a perfect lake cabin.  In addition to locker rooms, this building includes a large kitchen, dining area, a large recreation room and offices and would be a fantastic addition to any lake property. Move the building or salvage what you can – this building includes furnace, two AC units, plumbing fixtures and electrical, and will be sold as a complete package. This building measures approximately 40' x 80.'


“This is an enormous auction of one of the finest country clubs in the United States,” said auctioneer Mark Beacom.  “Everything from the windows to the walls and the fences to the furniture will be available to bidders from across the globe in this auction.”

For more information about this auction, to register to bid or to place a pre-bid, please visit www.proxibid.com/auctionsolutions.

About Proxibid
Omaha-based Proxibid brings auctioneers and bidders together for a world-class online auction experience.  Since 2002, the Company has worked with more than 2,000 auctioneers to bring more than 23,000 auctions to a global, online audience.  With registered bidders from more than 180 countries, no other provider in the industry connects more buyers and sellers than Proxibid.  The Company’s proprietary live Internet bidding service and Web site were developed by auctioneers and industry-leading professionals to provide our bidders with the most user-friendly and comprehensive online auction experience possible. 

Proxibid’s customer service and support is unmatched in the industry.  The company’s toll-free support center is open before, during and after every live auction, and is staffed with bi-lingual auction specialists who assist both bidders and auctioneers.  For more information about Proxibid, please visit us online at www.proxibid.com.

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