All articles tagged with #collectors
The article describes a two-day, invitation-only watch collector event called RollieFest held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where enthusiasts and dealers gather to admire and trade high-end watches worth thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, highlighting the passion and exclusivity of the horology community.
The article lists the top 10 most expensive Lego Star Wars sets currently available, with prices reaching up to $1000 for the new UCS Death Star, highlighting sets designed mainly for adult collectors and enthusiasts.
Frieze London 2025 showcases a resilient art market with strong sales, especially in high-quality works, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. Galleries report a more considered, patience-driven buying approach, with notable sales including Magritte and Münter pieces, and textiles from the Indigenous Wichí collective. The event highlights London's enduring appeal and adaptability in the art world, emphasizing quality over urgency.
Walmart+ members get early access to preorder the highly anticipated Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames products, including the Elite Trainer Box, booster bundles, and blister packs, at MSRP before they sell out, with the event starting October 9. Non-members cannot access early preorders, and the products are expected to sell out quickly due to high demand and market shortages.
A 40-year-old original Hermès Birkin bag, created for Jane Birkin and featuring unique design elements, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in Paris, potentially breaking the record for most expensive handbag sold at auction, with previous sales reaching up to $500,000. The bag's historical significance, unique features, and association with celebrity collectors make it a highly sought-after item in the luxury market.
The crossover set between Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy has caused a surge in card prices, with a rare Golden Traveling Chocobo card listed for up to $50,000, highlighting the set's popularity and scarcity, which has also made it difficult for casual players to find packs.
Despite the dominance of streaming services, boutique Blu-ray labels are thriving by offering high-quality, curated, and collectible physical film experiences, driven by consumer nostalgia, superior restoration processes, and close filmmaker collaborations.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 has opened with a buoyant atmosphere, reflecting a resurgence in the art market post-pandemic. Major galleries like David Zwirner and Hauser & Wirth reported strong sales, with works by artists such as Yayoi Kusama and David Hammons fetching millions. The fair is attracting both established and new collectors, with a notable interest in midcentury art. Despite a recent correction in contemporary art prices, the event signals a return to pre-pandemic energy levels, with increased interest from international buyers.
A rare printing error in 2014 resulted in millions of $1 bills with duplicate serial numbers, making them potentially worth thousands if you find a matching pair. These bills, from Series 2013 with a "B" Federal Reserve Seal and specific serial number ranges, can be checked against Project 2013B's database.
eBay and Collectors, parent company of PSA, have entered into a series of transactions including a commercial agreement, the sale of Goldin from Collectors to eBay, and the sale of the eBay vault from eBay to PSA. The partnership aims to streamline buying, selling, grading, and storage experiences for trading card collectors in the United States. eBay's acquisition of Goldin will expand inventory offerings, while PSA's acquisition of the eBay vault will maintain seamless access to vault services for eBay's U.S. customers. The transactions are expected to close simultaneously in Q2 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
A rare, sealed, and vintage copy of 1987's Castlevania for the NES sold for $90,100 on eBay, with potential worth speculated to be up to $250,000. Bidders Frank Giaramita and Tom Curtin shared their experiences, with Curtin expressing his joy at finally adding the game to his collection after 23 years of searching. As physical copies of rare video games continue to fetch high prices, the preservation of these old games becomes increasingly important in an era of digital gaming.
A woman in Florida made a rare discovery while walking on Manasota Beach - she found a megalodon shark tooth estimated to be around 12 million years old. Collectors value old shark teeth anywhere from less than $50 to tens of thousands of dollars, but the woman plans to add it to her collection and hopes to find more in the future.
The 2019 Porsche 935, a limited edition racecar inspired by the 935/78, is up for auction. This particular example, one of only 77 produced, features a unique Interscope Racing livery and has only 90 miles on the odometer. With a price tag of over $1 million, the 935 is powered by a 690-horsepower twin-turbocharged flat-six engine and comes equipped with track-focused features such as a roll cage and fire suppression system. Bidding is currently at $935,000, but it is expected to surpass the million-dollar mark before the auction ends.
A rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, one of only two models raced by Ferrari's own team before being sold, is expected to fetch $60 million or more at an upcoming auction. The car, which has been in the current owner's garage for 38 years, has a notable racing history and is highly desired by collectors due to its rarity. The record-breaking sale of a 1955 Mercedes-Benz last May may have influenced the owner's decision to sell.
The Madison Children's Museum is hosting the final American Girl Benefit Sale this weekend at the Alliant Energy center, after more than three decades of the annual tradition. Organizers are expecting up to 7,000 fans from around the world to attend this weekend’s sale. The revenue from the sale has ended up going back into the community, with $22 million of revenue over those years into those agencies. Although a chapter in Madison is closing, fans are still waiting to hear what’s next.