Here's an auction that would have been great to attend (April 24, 2004):
Collector's 'obsession' included 10,000 toys
London Free Press
JOE MATYAS, Free Press Reporter
2004-04-23 03:06:20
"You could say William Robert Proud never met a toy he didn't like.
...The bulk of the toys are cars and trucks from the 1950s and '60s, some in pristine condition in their original boxes and others toys that have been used and will be sold in box lots. The toys include vintage farm and military vehicles and offerings from name brands such as Corgi, Matchbox, Tonka and Tootsie as well as more obscure toy makers. Proud also had a thing for trucks with such corporate names on them such as Canadian Tire, Irving Oil and Wal-Mart"
Read the Full Story >>
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Posters show best of the reel world
By John Wilkens
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
April 23, 2004
"A shark's mouth and a swimmer. A light saber and a dark mask. A man in a tuxedo holding a gun.
Even before we saw the movies - 'Jaws,' 'Star Wars,' James Bond - we saw the posters."
Read the Full Story >>
By John Wilkens
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
April 23, 2004
"A shark's mouth and a swimmer. A light saber and a dark mask. A man in a tuxedo holding a gun.
Even before we saw the movies - 'Jaws,' 'Star Wars,' James Bond - we saw the posters."
Read the Full Story >>
Old lunchboxes fetch big dollars
By Annie Groer
The Washington Post
"By the 20th century, the basic need to transport food was being met by ... Hopalong Cassidy, the Jetsons and Barbie lunchboxes.
So deeply ingrained in the national psyche are these vividly branded repositories of sandwiches, cookies, apples and milk that the Smithsonian Institution is running dual lunchbox exhibits."
Read the Full Story >>
By Annie Groer
The Washington Post
"By the 20th century, the basic need to transport food was being met by ... Hopalong Cassidy, the Jetsons and Barbie lunchboxes.
So deeply ingrained in the national psyche are these vividly branded repositories of sandwiches, cookies, apples and milk that the Smithsonian Institution is running dual lunchbox exhibits."
Read the Full Story >>
Friday, April 23, 2004
Vintage T-shirts find new fans
Newsday.com
BY WENDY NAVRATIL
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
April 12, 2004
"They don't really call him 'The Seeker' - to borrow a line from The Who - but he has been searching low and high.
With far less struggle, Jason Labrosse trafficked in vintage rock T-shirts before vintage rock T-shirts were cool.
Not so cool that prices had reached $250 for a peeling 1981 Rolling Stones concert tour T, anyway."
Read the Full Story >>
Newsday.com
BY WENDY NAVRATIL
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
April 12, 2004
"They don't really call him 'The Seeker' - to borrow a line from The Who - but he has been searching low and high.
With far less struggle, Jason Labrosse trafficked in vintage rock T-shirts before vintage rock T-shirts were cool.
Not so cool that prices had reached $250 for a peeling 1981 Rolling Stones concert tour T, anyway."
Read the Full Story >>
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Fishing Lure's - Heddon Midget Digit
"Offering 2 Heddon Midget Digit Fishing Lures - each is in good condition, good color, 1 has green around the eyes, the other, red. 2 and 1/8' long."
4 days to go - 28 bids - $142.50
"Offering 2 Heddon Midget Digit Fishing Lures - each is in good condition, good color, 1 has green around the eyes, the other, red. 2 and 1/8' long."
4 days to go - 28 bids - $142.50
Liberty Promotions Hot Wheels KRUIZINWAGON VW BUS Set(Ends Apr-27-04 19:53:31 PDT) - :
"You are bidding on the Liberty Promotions KRIZINWAGON DOWNUNDER VW BUS DRAG SET, one with silver (metal finish) and one flat black. Both buses are mint. The Black Bus is 368 of 1000 & the Silver is 849 of 1000."
$218.05 with four days to go... let's see where it ends up....
Update - April 27, 2004: Final price US $223.49
"You are bidding on the Liberty Promotions KRIZINWAGON DOWNUNDER VW BUS DRAG SET, one with silver (metal finish) and one flat black. Both buses are mint. The Black Bus is 368 of 1000 & the Silver is 849 of 1000."
$218.05 with four days to go... let's see where it ends up....
Update - April 27, 2004: Final price US $223.49
Speedy Delivery: Elgin Bicycle Zips to $20,900 at Copake
Antiques and the Arts Online
COPAKE, N.Y. - "A 1937 Elgin bicycle propelled by a drive shaft, the best one of four known examples, sold for a record $20,900 on April 17 at Copake Auction. Of the four known examples, this is the only one in original finish."
Read the Full Story >>
Antiques and the Arts Online
COPAKE, N.Y. - "A 1937 Elgin bicycle propelled by a drive shaft, the best one of four known examples, sold for a record $20,900 on April 17 at Copake Auction. Of the four known examples, this is the only one in original finish."
Read the Full Story >>
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Memorabilia of defunct federal agencies survive and even thrive
http://www.jewishworldreview.com
(KRT) "It's been more than a year since a massive federal merger swallowed up the Immigration and Naturalization Service, long the bureaucratic boogeyman among many immigrants, particularly those here illegally.
But the INS hasn't entirely disappeared.
On eBay, a commemorative INS Super Bowl pin is being peddled for $19.95. Some former INS administrators, eager to unload surplus goods, are giving away old INS pencils. Patches worn by INS officers have turned up in thrift stores.
...Collectors say they believe that old agency patches and insignia will become hot items, mostly with former law officers."
Read the Full Story >>
http://www.jewishworldreview.com
(KRT) "It's been more than a year since a massive federal merger swallowed up the Immigration and Naturalization Service, long the bureaucratic boogeyman among many immigrants, particularly those here illegally.
But the INS hasn't entirely disappeared.
On eBay, a commemorative INS Super Bowl pin is being peddled for $19.95. Some former INS administrators, eager to unload surplus goods, are giving away old INS pencils. Patches worn by INS officers have turned up in thrift stores.
...Collectors say they believe that old agency patches and insignia will become hot items, mostly with former law officers."
Read the Full Story >>
Marble Sells For $14,300 At Lancaster County Auction
TheWGALChannel.com
POSTED: 10:49 am EDT April 20, 2004
ADAMSTOWN, Pa. -- "A century-old, glass marble valued for its unusual size brought $14,300 at auction. That's believed to be a record for the category."
Read the Full Story >>
TheWGALChannel.com
POSTED: 10:49 am EDT April 20, 2004
ADAMSTOWN, Pa. -- "A century-old, glass marble valued for its unusual size brought $14,300 at auction. That's believed to be a record for the category."
Read the Full Story >>
Collectors crave the nearly limitless shapes of salt, pepper shakers
East Valley Tribune Online
By Carrie White, Tribune
"If it had holes, shaker collector Tracy Nader bought it.
Now, the seasoned hobbyist from Apache Junction is more discriminatory in her purchasing of salt and pepper vessels."
Read the Full Story >>
East Valley Tribune Online
By Carrie White, Tribune
"If it had holes, shaker collector Tracy Nader bought it.
Now, the seasoned hobbyist from Apache Junction is more discriminatory in her purchasing of salt and pepper vessels."
Read the Full Story >>
Collectors' Corner: Duck Decoys
ABC7Chicago.com
April 20, 2004
"Duck decoys are an intriguing part of American folk art. They were originally constructed as a utilitarian tool of the nation's waterfowlers to attract wild ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds within shooting range. Decoys have long since become popular collectibles"
Read the Full Story >>
ABC7Chicago.com
April 20, 2004
"Duck decoys are an intriguing part of American folk art. They were originally constructed as a utilitarian tool of the nation's waterfowlers to attract wild ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds within shooting range. Decoys have long since become popular collectibles"
Read the Full Story >>
Strat Collector News Desk: State of the Vintage Strat 2004, Four U.S. Experts Share Their Opinions
February 14, 2004
by TOM WATSON
"While automobiles were designed to be driven, coins designed to be spent, and stamps designed for licking, such items have come to be valued and collected for reasons far beyond their original purpose.
So has the electric guitar.
The buying, selling and trading of vintage Fender Stratocasters is serious business, with many millions of dollars' worth of instruments changing hands every year."
Read the Full Story >>
February 14, 2004
by TOM WATSON
"While automobiles were designed to be driven, coins designed to be spent, and stamps designed for licking, such items have come to be valued and collected for reasons far beyond their original purpose.
So has the electric guitar.
The buying, selling and trading of vintage Fender Stratocasters is serious business, with many millions of dollars' worth of instruments changing hands every year."
Read the Full Story >>
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
The siren song of the cyber marketplace:
"With non-stop auction action and attics full of treasures, selling on eBay has become the pastime of choice for millions of Canadians
By CECILY ROSS
Globe and Mail Update
Debra Bashford is hooked on eBay. Three years of buying and selling on the popular Internet site have left her with her 2,000-square-foot house and her barn both packed to the rafters with stuff."
Read the Full Story >>
"With non-stop auction action and attics full of treasures, selling on eBay has become the pastime of choice for millions of Canadians
By CECILY ROSS
Globe and Mail Update
Debra Bashford is hooked on eBay. Three years of buying and selling on the popular Internet site have left her with her 2,000-square-foot house and her barn both packed to the rafters with stuff."
Read the Full Story >>
Donruss Baseball Classics -- 2004:
"Another Classic from Donruss, you say?
Well, I can vouch for that.
This year, however, Donruss has taken Classics to a whole new level with respect to game-used memorabilia cards and certified autographs with too many parallels and tiers to mention.
Don't get it twisted - that is definitely a good thing. As a matter of fact, one could argue that Donruss has single-handedly created the buzz surrounding serial-numbered memorabilia cards that has taken the hobby by storm over the past two years. "
Read the Full Story >>:
"Another Classic from Donruss, you say?
Well, I can vouch for that.
This year, however, Donruss has taken Classics to a whole new level with respect to game-used memorabilia cards and certified autographs with too many parallels and tiers to mention.
Don't get it twisted - that is definitely a good thing. As a matter of fact, one could argue that Donruss has single-handedly created the buzz surrounding serial-numbered memorabilia cards that has taken the hobby by storm over the past two years. "
Read the Full Story >>:
Monday, April 19, 2004
Antiques: How to find the right stuff:
Sunday, April 18, 2004
By Terri Finch Hamilton
The Grand Rapids Press
"...What people want now are things to decorate their house with," says Gollehon, 57, owner of Gollehon Books, a Grand Rapids publishing firm. "An old fire extinguisher. A butter churn. Railroad lanterns."
A recent article in Antique Trader reported 60 to 70 percent of the antiques market these days is not in collectibles, but in home furnishings.
...He knows railroad collectibles are hot, especially things from the Chessie system. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad is by far the most collected, thanks to the cute sleeping kitten logo..
Milk bottles are hot," Gollehon notes. "People are paying premium prices because they can't find them at garage sales and old barn sales anymore.They've all been absorbed by the dealers.
What's hot right now?
"If I had to pick the biggies, I'd say Halloween, children's books, anything railroad -- even dining car china -- fishing tackle and sports," Gollehon says."
Read the Full Story >>:
Sunday, April 18, 2004
By Terri Finch Hamilton
The Grand Rapids Press
"...What people want now are things to decorate their house with," says Gollehon, 57, owner of Gollehon Books, a Grand Rapids publishing firm. "An old fire extinguisher. A butter churn. Railroad lanterns."
A recent article in Antique Trader reported 60 to 70 percent of the antiques market these days is not in collectibles, but in home furnishings.
...He knows railroad collectibles are hot, especially things from the Chessie system. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad is by far the most collected, thanks to the cute sleeping kitten logo..
Milk bottles are hot," Gollehon notes. "People are paying premium prices because they can't find them at garage sales and old barn sales anymore.They've all been absorbed by the dealers.
What's hot right now?
"If I had to pick the biggies, I'd say Halloween, children's books, anything railroad -- even dining car china -- fishing tackle and sports," Gollehon says."
Read the Full Story >>:
Sunday, April 18, 2004
What's Hot, What's Not?
Collectibles Blog
April 06, 2004
"The Top Ten in the Pottery and Glass categories on eBay for February 2004. Would you believe a $48,000 punch bowl -- well, maybe. But what about a $10,000 Fiesta sugar bowl?. . . ."
Read the Full Story >>
Collectibles Blog
April 06, 2004
"The Top Ten in the Pottery and Glass categories on eBay for February 2004. Would you believe a $48,000 punch bowl -- well, maybe. But what about a $10,000 Fiesta sugar bowl?. . . ."
Read the Full Story >>
$1,368,505 Million Worth of TV and Movie Memorabilia Sold March 31 to Highest Bidders Through Joseph Maddalena's Company Profiles in History:
April 01, 2004 06:40 PM US Eastern Timezone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2004--
"Audrey Hepburn's Dress from 'My Fair Lady' Sold at Auction for $118,000
More than $1,368,505 worth of original TV and movie memorabilia was auctioned yesterday, March 31, by Joseph Maddalena and his internationally famous company, Profiles in History, the number one company in the world for live and simultaneous Internet memorabilia auctions.
...The fascination and passion across the globe to collect TV and movie memorabilia gets stronger and increases each year at an astonishing pace," says Maddalena, who conducts four such auctions a year. "Not everyone wants to collect art, stamps and coins. Many want to own TV and film memories of their youth. It just makes them feel good."
Read the Full Story >>
April 01, 2004 06:40 PM US Eastern Timezone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2004--
"Audrey Hepburn's Dress from 'My Fair Lady' Sold at Auction for $118,000
More than $1,368,505 worth of original TV and movie memorabilia was auctioned yesterday, March 31, by Joseph Maddalena and his internationally famous company, Profiles in History, the number one company in the world for live and simultaneous Internet memorabilia auctions.
...The fascination and passion across the globe to collect TV and movie memorabilia gets stronger and increases each year at an astonishing pace," says Maddalena, who conducts four such auctions a year. "Not everyone wants to collect art, stamps and coins. Many want to own TV and film memories of their youth. It just makes them feel good."
Read the Full Story >>
From the Motley Fool:
Topps Continues to Flop
Tue Apr 6,12:50 PM ET
By Seth Jayson
"Ahh, spring. Time to oil up the old oven mitt, shove a ball inside, and stick it under the mattress every night. At least, that's what spring meant back when I was shorter, threw better, and had hair. Spring also meant trips to the corner store for dozens of packs of Topps (Nasdaq: TOPP) baseball cards."
Read the Full Story >>
Topps Continues to Flop
Tue Apr 6,12:50 PM ET
By Seth Jayson
"Ahh, spring. Time to oil up the old oven mitt, shove a ball inside, and stick it under the mattress every night. At least, that's what spring meant back when I was shorter, threw better, and had hair. Spring also meant trips to the corner store for dozens of packs of Topps (Nasdaq: TOPP) baseball cards."
Read the Full Story >>
Tolkien trilogy sold at auction
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts |
"A rare volume of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy formed part of an extensive private book collection that has raised 150,000 pounds at auction.
The set of Tolkien books, including two signed second editions and an unsigned first edition, sold to an anonymous bidder for 2,100 pounds."
Read the full story >>
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts |
"A rare volume of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy formed part of an extensive private book collection that has raised 150,000 pounds at auction.
The set of Tolkien books, including two signed second editions and an unsigned first edition, sold to an anonymous bidder for 2,100 pounds."
Read the full story >>
Hamlet fails to sell at auction
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts |
Auctioneers had estimated the edition to sell for $2m
"A rare copy of William Shakespeare's Hamlet has failed to sell at an auction in New York.
The edition, printed in 1611, had been expected to fetch up to $2m (1.09m pounds)."
Read the Full Story >>
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts |
Auctioneers had estimated the edition to sell for $2m
"A rare copy of William Shakespeare's Hamlet has failed to sell at an auction in New York.
The edition, printed in 1611, had been expected to fetch up to $2m (1.09m pounds)."
Read the Full Story >>
Fraser's Autographs - 100 Index:
"Fraser's has analysed the top 100 most sought-after autographs and have compared their retail price in 1997 to today's market value. The resultant investment index gives an average of the percentage growth in value over the period, it also shows the range of themes which are popular collecting fields such as royalty, art, pop, sport, historic figures, film and space"
"Fraser's has analysed the top 100 most sought-after autographs and have compared their retail price in 1997 to today's market value. The resultant investment index gives an average of the percentage growth in value over the period, it also shows the range of themes which are popular collecting fields such as royalty, art, pop, sport, historic figures, film and space"
Google Answers has some interesting stuff on it:
Google Answers: sport and e-commerce:
"Incidentally, baseball is tops in the billion dollar Sports Memorabilia business, followed by basketball and hockey. Football is further down the list. Wrestling is small time compared to the major league sports."
Read 'Trading In Sosas And Alis,' by Missy Sullivan, Forbes.com, (12.26.01)
Google Answers: sport and e-commerce:
"Incidentally, baseball is tops in the billion dollar Sports Memorabilia business, followed by basketball and hockey. Football is further down the list. Wrestling is small time compared to the major league sports."
Read 'Trading In Sosas And Alis,' by Missy Sullivan, Forbes.com, (12.26.01)
Sports Memorabilia Hobby...
Showing Steady Increase In Activity:
"The sports memorabilia hobby has had its share of ups and downs since the boom years of the 1980s. But recent indicators show a steady increase in hobby activity. Sixty percent of the sports hobby retailers recently surveyed by the trade journal Card Trade said their gross sales and net profits increased last year."
Read the Full Story >>:
Showing Steady Increase In Activity:
"The sports memorabilia hobby has had its share of ups and downs since the boom years of the 1980s. But recent indicators show a steady increase in hobby activity. Sixty percent of the sports hobby retailers recently surveyed by the trade journal Card Trade said their gross sales and net profits increased last year."
Read the Full Story >>:
From Beckett.com:
Sports Collecting Habits
"Sports collectibles other than cards
Other than sports cards, members of Beckett's total audience (print and online) are most likely to collect sports autographs (78%) and sports memorabilia (61%). "
Sports Collecting Habits
"Sports collectibles other than cards
Other than sports cards, members of Beckett's total audience (print and online) are most likely to collect sports autographs (78%) and sports memorabilia (61%). "
A "stock exchange" for sports trading cards, with market stats and reports:
thePit.com - Market Snapshot:
Graded Card Exchange
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Trade over 250 of the hottest stars in sports today. All cards are graded by the top authenticaters in the industry.
Uncirculated Exchange
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Trade the hottest prospects and rookies. All cards are encased and sealed directly from the manufacturer.
thePit.com - Market Snapshot:
Graded Card Exchange
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Trade over 250 of the hottest stars in sports today. All cards are graded by the top authenticaters in the industry.
Uncirculated Exchange
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Trade the hottest prospects and rookies. All cards are encased and sealed directly from the manufacturer.
Old Model Airplane Kits and the eBay Market
by David Hewett
Maine Antique Digest, April 2004
"If you're one of those gray-templed would-be aviators who remembers finding a model airplane kit under the tree on Christmas morning when you were a kid and wonder what's happened to it, just check out eBay some night. Be ready for a surprise.
They're back, and their prices are soaring."
Read the Full Story >>
by David Hewett
Maine Antique Digest, April 2004
"If you're one of those gray-templed would-be aviators who remembers finding a model airplane kit under the tree on Christmas morning when you were a kid and wonder what's happened to it, just check out eBay some night. Be ready for a surprise.
They're back, and their prices are soaring."
Read the Full Story >>
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)