Hot Collectible News
Collectible Trends
BidTrendz is your source for the latest news on hot collectibles and an eye on current trends and prices in the online auction world. What’s hot today?
Vintage Dress Patterns
Vintage dress patterns have value for collectors IndyStar.com Lynn Hopper Posted: August 15, 2009 “They’re art. They’re history. They’re style. They are frustrating. They often have pieces missing. I’m just thinking up all the things to say about vintage dress…
Collectible Boats
Collecting – A Style Both Wet and Wild NYTimes.com By LARRY EDSALL Published: August 13, 2009 “KEVIN MUELLER’S car collection started with his grandmother’s 1957 Chevrolet sedan, which he received as a high school graduation present in 1980. In…
Fake Michael Jackson Autographs
It had to happen, the economics and scams following the death of a popular culture icon: Caution Urged on Michael Jackson Autographs, Memorabilia (Santa Ana, California) — Collectors and fans are cautioned about the anticipated explosion of fake Michael Jackson…
Original Michael Jackson White Glove
Ending today, this auction of an original Michael Jackson White Glove is attracting a lot of attention on eBay at the moment. As of the posting, the auction currently has 259 bids and is sitting at $85,900 with about 5 hours to go. Apparently the glove which is…
Carl Barks Original Art
Recently on March 26, 2009, Hakes auctioned 4 panels of Carl Barks, Uncle Scrooge original art for $5,750.00 (included a 15% Buyer’s Premium). The description: “19.25×24.25” frame contains 4-panel original pen and ink art for “Uncle…
Action Comics #1
First Comic Book Featuring Superman Sells for $317,200 in Internet Auction FOXNews.com Saturday, March 14, 2009 “NEW YORK – A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $317,200 in an Internet auction. The previous owner of Action…
Egg Cups
Collectible cups catch on 4/10/2009 By Sandy Erdman Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN “As more people discover the diversity and charm of egg cups, more are becoming collectors of them. According to most resource books, pocillovy is the official name for the popular…
GM auctioning off Classic Car Collection
HISTORY FOR SALE By MARK DeCAMBRE New York Post April 6, 2009 “Fallen auto giant General Motors has resorted to unloading its prized collection of classic cars as its newly installed CEO said yesterday the company will go into bankruptcy if that’s what…
Sports Memorabilia as an Alternative Investment
A press release from last fall, but perhaps still relevant: “At a time of sinking home and stock prices, investors are eager to find financial safe havens. While sports memorabilia may not be as sound an investment as bonds or a bank deposit, the returns can…
