Brielle, New Jersey-based Implosion Auction’s website ImplosionAuctions.com provides users the opportunity to bid, in an auction format, for the opportunity to be a part of that unforgettable and unique experience. The website is designed to bring together those with the nearly insatiable desire to “push the button” and the owners or contractors that have an implosion planned.
Annually, numerous buildings, bridges, antenna, sports arenas, and other structures are imploded utilizing controlled explosions to effectuate the demolition in an orderly manner by licensed professionals. The auction format will allow implosion “junkies” to be the person to actually push the button to initiate the implosion process.
“The Internet is chock full of websites, video and blogs devoted to implosions around the world, yet implosion zealots have never had the opportunity to participate in the implosion directly before today,” says ImplosionAuctions.com founder M.D. Fitzgerald. “The implosion experience can serve as a once in a lifetime present for a loved one, or just be a gift to yourself for the sheer thrill of the experience. How exciting would it be to be the person to push the button to include the largest, longest or tallest implosion ever? How about the notoriety that would accompany initiating the implosion of a sports stadium; in fact, would the rabid fan or the team rival be more interested in the press coverage for the stadium implosion.”
Governmental entities will see ImplosionAuctions.com as an opportunity to defray the cost of implosion of governmental structures or, alternatively, utilize the proceeds of the auction for redevelopment, creation of open space or other charitable benefits, according to the company. Developers and contractors can utilize the auction process to capitalize on marketing opportunities or give back to the local community.