Over the weekend, a gigantic auction of guitars and other memorabilia took place in aid of Music Rising, the charity founded by U2 guitarist The Edge and
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Just in time for the holidays, the last of the three costumes Will Ferrell wore in Elf will be available for auction as part
Hand-painted lavatory seats, doorknobs valued in the thousands, marble, silk and wallpaper from overseas; these items that adorn one of the largest homes in
The Massachusetts branch of the American Legion Post, a veteran’s service organization, sold a Norman Rockwell painting at Heritage Auctions last week for $4.3
During the 57 years of their marriage, the real-estate mogul Harry Macklowe and his wife Linda amassed a massive and massively valuable collection of
Little could James Christie have known some 240 years ago, as he sold masterpieces by Rembrandt and Rubens to Catherine the Great, that his
The Chevy Chevelle debuted in 1964 as the Chevrolet Division’s version of the General Motors A-Body. The Chevelle, as well as the rest of the A-Body
A pair of trainers worn by the US basketball star Michael Jordan have sold for a record $1.47m at auction. Jordan used the pair
The Ferrari LaFerrari is a strange one. The defining Ferrai of the 2010s was a deserving halo car that ushered in the company’s hybrid
An autographed photo of baseball player “Shoeless Joe Jackson” has sold for a record $1.47 million at auction, according to auction house Christies. The
Although Muhammad Ali has been dead for five years, he’s still surprising the world. On Tuesday, 28 pieces of the legendary boxer’s artwork were
Taking part in live auctions via the internet is not as complicated as it may sound. If you have already seen the action in
A cassette tape with a 33-minute audio recording of John Lennon being interviewed by four Danish teenagers 51 years ago as well as an
A 1956 Chevrolet 150 that was used originally as a U.S. Army Staff car at the Sioux Army Depot in Sidney, Neb., through 1964
With all the noise and news around whisky collecting and investing there is a lot of conflicting advice about how and what to collect.
Phil Warren, who owns a farm near a village called Ashwater, in Devon, England, purchased his first collectable tractor in 1989. The 77-year-old built
Residents of London had the chance to look through a collection of 174 cars held in a warehouse on August 30. The cars all
The surviving granddaughters of Alphonse “Al” Capone, one of the country’s most notorious gangsters, are auctioning off a slew of the mob boss’ treasures
A T206 Honus Wagner baseball card sold for $6.606 million — which includes a 20% buyer’s premium — early Monday morning, shattering the record
Kobe Bryant fans will have an opportunity to bid on the late NBA legend’s game-worn sneakers from his first game in the league via
The iconic Shelby Cobra first hit the road in 1962 and you can still buy a new one today. Sort of. Several companies build
A 1992 Airstream Model 34 Limited Excella travel trailer and its tow rig 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty are headed to the Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
Interest is growing in a historic family farm described as a “crown jewel” by Peoples Company and Community Insurance Agency. The eight parcels in Coon
Major League Baseball fans from around the country were at the Colorado Convention Center Tuesday bidding on baseball memorabilia just hours before the lime light
It has been nearly 50 years since Neal Schon, then not yet 20, co-founded the band that would come to be called JOURNEY. And almost 50
Missoula brothers William and Matthew Davis set out on their lifelong goal last year to open the best auction house in the Northwest thanks
A 1977 Ford Bronco restomod owned by comedian and actor Kevin Hart will cross the block at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction, scheduled for June
There are alternative ways to buy besides the traditional channels of searching real estate listings and working with real estate agents. You can also purchase a
The most famous Toyota Supra in history is coming up for sale. The custom 1994 Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker’s character in “The Fast and
Whether you’re looking to purchase a gun for sporting purposes or to add to a vintage collection, gun auctions are consistently one of the most popular
An Alex Van Halen drum kit and a Kurt Cobain self-portrait are among the interesting items expected to fetch tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars at the
Cattle have been prized and valued by humans since ancient times, with some cultures even using them as a currency unto themselves. Today, the
After spending more than six years developing its space tourism rocket, New Shepard — has finally set a date for its first commercial passenger
Start savings your pennies for this one, because you’re going to need them. A rare 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible is coming up for sale at the Mecum
A historic bottle of whiskey can soon be yours — if you have tens of thousands of dollars to spare. The whiskey, bottled in LaGrange, Georgia,
If you’re a Tiger Woods fan with “some “extra spending money, a scarce collectible from his 1996 pro debut at the Greater Milwaukee Open
A postcard written by the Titanic’s senior radio operator just weeks before the ocean liner sank in the North Atlantic in 1912 has been
There’s no secret agriculture is a huge part of Limestone County. One side of the county, you’ll find fields of crops, while the other
The Knuckle Saloon and Knuckle Brewing Company in Sturgis is up for auction and being held by McPherson Auction and Realty Company. You can see
A suit once worn by David Bowie is expected to reach between $13,000 – $20,000. The two-piece suit was worn by the music icon on a
Fans of Elvis Presley will have a chance to claim a their spot in musical history when a guitar used during an iconic performance
The government is auctioning off a Bitcoin, or at least part of one. The General Services Administration made the announcement on Monday. The GSA
Nostalgia has established itself as a powerful force in the video game industry. Even hyper contemporary games such as Fortnite, which features a constant
Father John Ubel has been collecting baseball cards for 50 years. Now, he is stepping up to the plate and auctioning off his most
Robert Russell Crans Jr. is storing a bounty of items once owned and touched by President Abraham Lincoln and his family that represent a
It’s very exciting to search for a new car to buy. You have infinite options and possibilities to choose from. However, it can also
A 1963 Chevy Impala once owned by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant sold for $221,400 through Goldin Auctions on Monday. The initial bidding started at $100,000, and nine bids
A baseball bat belonging to New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig, which was possibly used during the 1938 World Series, is up for auction and could
You’re not part of the Miller family dynasty of Utah Jazz and Miller Motorsports Park fame, are you? Shucks, that means you’ll probably never
Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City is one of the biggest collections of high-performance American cars in the world. With over 200 cars of mostly GM makes,
Weird high-concept shows peppered the big three networks of the 1980s. The weirdness of Manimal and Automan couldn’t find a steady audience, but shows such as Airwolf and Alf stuck around long
It is no secret that we’re always looking for bargains throughout the years. Back to school sales, season sales, or any sale that can
Steph Curry is used to setting records, but this one is surely surprising — even for Steph standards. A rare rookie trading card of
Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstrat” is easily one of the most recognizable instruments in rock history, and Kramer Guitars’ early take on the design now
“It’s gotta be the shoes!” Thirty-one years ago, a young filmmaker named Spike Lee teamed with Michael Jordan for a shoe commercial that helped
New Kim is worth her weight in gold and then some — actually much, much more. A wealthy Chinese pigeon racing fan put down
And how the bidders loved him! A buyer shouted out with glee that they would pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures
The iconography of James Bond is almost as famous as the character himself. The spy is known for his Aston Martin, his trilby, his
Going to an auction for the first time can be overwhelming. Enjoy the experience a little more with these auction tips for buyers. Attending
Hundreds of Soviet spy tools and assorted Cold War-era relics will be sold at auction next year. The American auction house Julien’s announced that
Dale McPherson never set foot into an auctioneering school classroom. Since 1949, he has been self-taught. When he was young and his siblings and
Auctions are everywhere in today’s economy. They determine how Google sells ads, what price consumers end up paying for electricity, and the way governments
1. Communicate Your Mission During the programming of your event, be specific and inspiring! Communicate your mission through guest speakers or a mission video
There has been a steady rise in the number of companies selling products directly on Instagram. I find the social media platform to be
The British auction house Christie’s plans to sell the skeleton of one of the largest known Tyrannosaurus rexes in early October, the company said
In today’s technologically advanced world, there are so many options and opinions available that people believe selling a farm should be easy. With that
You probably wouldn’t dream of facing a long, cold winter without a coat, boots or at least a scarf. It would be ridiculous to
Pennsylvania’s auction last year for a license to operate a new “mini-casino” attracted zero bidders willing to pay a minimum of $7.5 million to open a
Silent auctions have the potential to be a roaring good time for all… or a complete disaster. Don’t get too worried, though: it’s definitely
Auctions have been around for ages. They likely looked a little different than they do today, and had some questionable rules/etiquette, but they existed
The first-ever silver dollar minted by the United States is going up for auction—but if you want to get your hands on it, you’ll
Your home has served you well over the years. It might be where you raised your family or the first significant purchase you and
Art auctions operate like a choreographed dance. Paddle up, bid in, a subtle nod, an affirming grin. But with the hundreds of participants who
This is a question that many people have had, or maybe even tried to figure out for themselves at one point. We’ll address the
An enormous amount of attention has been focused on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on art galleries, but less on auction houses. This
One of the most common questions among car buyers is whether it is safe to buy at online car auctions. Many buyers that are
A Francis Bacon triptych sold for over $84 million during a virtual auction at Sotheby’s, on what was an encouraging — and highly unusual —
Earlier this month Vernell Johnson, a South Dakota legend in both auctioneering and history passed away at the age of 94. Vernell wrote one
When the bank trustee called to tell Tim Murphy that his auction house would be in charge of selling the 19 vehicles in the
The world of online whiskey auctions is a pickers paradise for those seeking old and rare bottles. With a large number of online auction
Investors in foreclosure real estate should understand the risks before committing their time and financial resources to this asset type. Properties are classified as
You’ve moved on to the big leagues. Industrial equipment? We’ll help you with some of the most important safety tips. Welding on industrial equipment IS
What is the greatest basketball team ever assembled? Is it the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls that went 72-10? The 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers that went
Insurance companies are in the business of weighing pros and cons, and it all comes down to the bottom line. If, for example, the
With nine days to go until the auction is complete, bids for Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl LI ring reached seven figures. On Tuesday night
A page of Bob Dylan’s manuscript featuring lyrics for Blonde on Blonde, regarded by many as his greatest ever album, is being auctioned by Sotheby’s
This article is written by Matt Nelson, Founder and President of AllAuctionSales.com. Recently in the news, the government announced it would be providing funding
At a time when we are talking about transforming thermal vehicles into electric vehicles, others will buy a private jet converted into a limousine. Taking more
Deploying heavy machinery like skid loaders to any construction site can boost operating efficiency and cut down costs but in doing so you become
As much as shill bidding isn’t that common, it is quite easy to detect. Some sellers use shill bidding to abuse auction sites. In
It’s no secret that Shelby Cobra is one of the most sought-after cars for collectors of classic vehicles. The retro ride rarely pops up for sale, and
Wednesdays are still busy at Shipshewana Trading Place despite the coronavirus pandemic that’s gripping the state. That’s because hay and cattle auctions like those
Mecum Auctions kicked off bidding at State Farm Stadium in Glendale last Wednesday and will continued through last Saturday with more than 1,300 cars
The winning bid for a working prototype of the legendary console known as the Nintendo PlayStation was $360,000, which reportedly sets a new record
Auction terminology often goes unsaid, but defining these terms can save a lot of people some hassle later on. These might be very basic
If you own a farm and you are looking to buy agricultural machinery, going to farm equipment auctions is more practical than buying a brand new one.
Downsizing is never an easy process, whether it be your home or even your business. Downsizing may occur for a variety of reasons. As
Online auctions can be wonderful … until a bidder, some bidders or maybe no bidders can access the platform. What’s the cause? Who knows,
St. George Street in St. Augustine, FL is always bustling with action, even on Tuesday afternoons. That’s where you find “Casa Rodriguez,” a three-story
When people think of online auctions, most people think of Ebay. eBay is an auction company in some ways, but when they have the “buy