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BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Mon, Nov 18, 2002 11:15 AM I was interested to know if when the two Trader Vic's recently closed in the early 90's, did the majority of the decor (doors, carved railings, tikis, etc.) go back to "corporate" or was this stuff, too sold for salvage. I in my antique dealings have occasionally dealt with resturaunt chains (Cracker Barrel, Zaxby's, Longhorn Steakhouse, etc.). I know that when they close or relocate, the majority of the equipment is sold at auction but all of the decor goes back to a central corporate warehouse where it is retagged for another unit. I am really considering that salvage angle now....(Oliver quote) "I want more"...."DID HE SAY MORE!?"

I was interested to know if when the two Trader Vic's recently closed in the early 90's, did the majority of the decor (doors, carved railings, tikis, etc.) go back to "corporate" or was this stuff, too sold for salvage. I in my antique dealings have occasionally dealt with resturaunt chains (Cracker Barrel, Zaxby's, Longhorn Steakhouse, etc.). I know that when they close or relocate, the majority of the equipment is sold at auction but all of the decor goes back to a central corporate warehouse where it is retagged for another unit. I am really considering that salvage angle now....(Oliver quote) "I want more"...."DID HE SAY MORE!?"

Post #14107 by Basement Kahuna on Mon, Nov 18, 2002 11:15 AM