It appears the bidding war for a tinfoil-wrapped donair costume listed on an Alberta government auction has settled down, but there is still time to bid..On Monday, the top bid currently sits at $16,020, potentially making it the first donair ever to fetch serious coin. The top bid so far was placed by the user name CAMPING_WITH_STEVE..READ MORE: Smith and donair costume go for a walkabout, bidding tops $16,000.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..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..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 if the auction will heat up again with roughly only eight hours left to bid..The auction is slated to end on Monday at 8 p.m.
