It appears to be the most expensive donair purchased in Alberta history..On Monday night, the donair costume auctioned by the Alberta government sold for more than $16,000..PrimeTime Donair & Poutine in Edmonton was the winning bidder paying $16,025..On Monday, the top bid was $16,020, potentially making it the first donair ever to fetch serious coin. That bid was placed by the user name CAMPING_WITH_STEVE..However, with mere moments left in the auction, PrimeTime Donair & Poutine swooped in and raised the bid by $5, securing the purchase..The starting bid placed for the pita parka was $50, then the online scramble began as bidders tried to secure the costume made of different latex, volcanized rubbers and synthetics..READ MORE: Last day to bid on Alberta donair costume, bidding tops $16,000.During the hype in the first few days of the auction, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took a stroll with someone wearing a donair costume similar to the one currently being auctioned by the Alberta government.."For some reason, I was just craving donairs," Smith said..READ MORE: Smith and donair costume go for a walkabout, bidding tops $16,000.The person wearing the infamous donair costume and Smith walked hand-in-hand as they went for a walk around the grounds. Smith laughed and smiled as people took pictures..It is unclear what the plans are for the suit now that the auction has ended. But one would assume it's going to be front and centre somewhere in Edmonton soon..The Western Standard reached out to PrimeTime Donair & Poutine in Edmonton, but so far has not heard back.
It appears to be the most expensive donair purchased in Alberta history..On Monday night, the donair costume auctioned by the Alberta government sold for more than $16,000..PrimeTime Donair & Poutine in Edmonton was the winning bidder paying $16,025..On Monday, the top bid was $16,020, potentially making it the first donair ever to fetch serious coin. That bid was placed by the user name CAMPING_WITH_STEVE..However, with mere moments left in the auction, PrimeTime Donair & Poutine swooped in and raised the bid by $5, securing the purchase..The starting bid placed for the pita parka was $50, then the online scramble began as bidders tried to secure the costume made of different latex, volcanized rubbers and synthetics..READ MORE: Last day to bid on Alberta donair costume, bidding tops $16,000.During the hype in the first few days of the auction, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took a stroll with someone wearing a donair costume similar to the one currently being auctioned by the Alberta government.."For some reason, I was just craving donairs," Smith said..READ MORE: Smith and donair costume go for a walkabout, bidding tops $16,000.The person wearing the infamous donair costume and Smith walked hand-in-hand as they went for a walk around the grounds. Smith laughed and smiled as people took pictures..It is unclear what the plans are for the suit now that the auction has ended. But one would assume it's going to be front and centre somewhere in Edmonton soon..The Western Standard reached out to PrimeTime Donair & Poutine in Edmonton, but so far has not heard back.
