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We are currently bidding on the first ride of Diamondback, and we also won an auction for the first ride of Led Zeppelin - The Ride at (the now defunct) Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 15, 2008. The front seats in that auction went for a little over $600 a piece and we paid about $250 for a seat in the back row (there was only one train of seats auctioned for a true "first" ride). I think due to KI's visibility and the Diamondback's press, the top amount will probably be higher than for Led Zeppelin, but I can't imagine the numbers going to the level of $1,000+ for many seats. Great idea by KI, however, and I think it is also great for the charity...all major parks should think about doing this for new rides, it supports good causes and adds some excitement to the opening of the ride.