Vintage Barbies, Green Ears and All, Go on Sale at Christie’s Bloomberg.com: Europe By Linda Sandler “Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) — Mattel Inc.’s Barbie dolls, with retail sales of about $3 billion a year, get their first solo auction at...
Auctions
Baltimore Comic Auction: Sept 8-9, 2006
Scoop reports on an interesting comic book and art auction in Baltimore, that is upcoming on September 8th and 9th, 2006: Heritage and Diamond to Auction the McLaughlin Collection in Baltimore! Industry News, Scoop Friday, August 25, 2006 “In its first visit to...
Frank Sinatra’s first solo on auction
Frank Sinatra’s first solo on auction< /a> United Press International – NewsTrack “NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (UPI) — Fans of Frank Sinatra will be happy to know that his very first solo recording, “Our Love” will be auctioned off at...
Rare Coin Price Records
The following news release about a record-setting rare coin auction at the recent World’s Fair of Money convention in Denver was distributed on behalf of Bowers and Merena by Donn Pearlman Public Relations. Over 100 Rare Coin Price Records Smashed At $17 Million...
Rare Ferrari 412 S Auction
Rare Ferrari Sells for $5.61 Million, Misses Expected Record Bloomberg.com By Rochelle Garner “Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) — A 1958 Ferrari driven by racing legends Phil Hill and Richie Ginther sold for $5.61 million in Monterey, California, falling short of the...
The Holy Grail of Baseball Cards
Why is a baseball card worth so much? Chicago Tribune Michael Hirsley Published August 16, 2006 “Shortstop Honus Wagner was a lifetime .327 hitter who led the National League in batting average eight times, in RBIs and stolen bases five times and was among the...
Record Auction Price for Weathervane
We recently posted a story about weathervanes, but this one cracked the top price paid: 19th century weathervane sells for $1.2 million at N.H. auction ca.news.yahoo.com August 12, 2006 “WOONSOCKET, R.I. – A copper weathervane that sat atop a Rhode Island...
Talladega Nights prop cars auction
Talladega Nights prop cars up for auction NASCAR.COM Aug 7, 2006 “Beginning Aug. 7, racing aficionados and movie buffs will have an opportunity to bid on and buy four of the “prop” race cars driven by Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron...
What’s Hot on ebay – July 2006: Toys and Hobbies
The full eBay Hot list for July 2006 can be downloaded here >> In the Toys and Hobbies category, the following are in the “Super Hot” category: Fast Food, Cereal Premiums: Fast Food – McDonalds Games: Miniatures, War Games – Pirates of the...
What’s Hot on ebay – July 2006: Collectibles
eBay has published their hot list for July 2006 in PDF format – it’s a great tool for seeing what the latest trends are in the collectibles field (the report covers all the other selling categories as well). You can download a full copy here >> In the...
