As Berlin's Staatsoper sets to close for three years in order to carry out much-needed renovations, the thrifty Berliners have hit on a plan to raise extra funds. The opera house's well-worn 55 year-old seats won't just be chucked into a skip, but instead will be offered to the public for a bargain €50 each.
The Staatsoper website warns that demand for these inexplicably desirable souvenirs will probably exceed supply, so lots may be drawn to allocate.
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