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Saturday, August 14, 2004
Alien collectable star of auction
BBC NEWS | Entertainment
By Stephen Dowling
BBC News Online entertainment staff
Tuesday, 13 July, 2004
"The gruesome alien 'chest-burster' - an embryonic monster that emerges in bloody style from John Hurt's chest in Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic Alien, was among items up for auction in London on Tuesday.
The alien, which was eventually purchased by singer Chris de Burgh for just under �29,875, took pride of place among film and pop memorabilia items on show in Bonhams' auction rooms.
...Alongside 50s matinee idol posters and photographs, one of the most collectable areas has been the props, costumes and model monsters from modern movie-making's blockbuster phase."
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BBC NEWS | Entertainment
By Stephen Dowling
BBC News Online entertainment staff
Tuesday, 13 July, 2004
"The gruesome alien 'chest-burster' - an embryonic monster that emerges in bloody style from John Hurt's chest in Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic Alien, was among items up for auction in London on Tuesday.
The alien, which was eventually purchased by singer Chris de Burgh for just under �29,875, took pride of place among film and pop memorabilia items on show in Bonhams' auction rooms.
...Alongside 50s matinee idol posters and photographs, one of the most collectable areas has been the props, costumes and model monsters from modern movie-making's blockbuster phase."
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Thursday, August 05, 2004
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Saturday, July 03, 2004
Reagan items hot on auction site
DailyBulletin.com - News
By LISA FRIEDMAN, Staff Writer
"WASHINGTON - Call it ghoulish. Call it tacky. Or call spending $2,300 for Ronald Reagan funeral memorabilia buying a slice of history, as Neil Funkhouser does."
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DailyBulletin.com - News
By LISA FRIEDMAN, Staff Writer
"WASHINGTON - Call it ghoulish. Call it tacky. Or call spending $2,300 for Ronald Reagan funeral memorabilia buying a slice of history, as Neil Funkhouser does."
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Paint-by-numbers guru looks back on craze
Posted on Sat, Jul. 03, 2004
AP Wire | 07/03/2004 |
F.N. D'ALESSIO
Associated Press
"CHICAGO - Long before Elvis's face first hit black velvet, the guardians of all that is good and serious in American art had something else to bewail. This heresy was called paint-by-numbers, and Dan Robbins was its prophet.
...The once-mocked paintings are a hot collectible on eBay, and Robbins, now 79, had the satisfaction of seeing his artworks hanging in the Smithsonian in 2001 and 2002 - even if other people actually filled in the paint."
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Posted on Sat, Jul. 03, 2004
AP Wire | 07/03/2004 |
F.N. D'ALESSIO
Associated Press
"CHICAGO - Long before Elvis's face first hit black velvet, the guardians of all that is good and serious in American art had something else to bewail. This heresy was called paint-by-numbers, and Dan Robbins was its prophet.
...The once-mocked paintings are a hot collectible on eBay, and Robbins, now 79, had the satisfaction of seeing his artworks hanging in the Smithsonian in 2001 and 2002 - even if other people actually filled in the paint."
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Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Stacked deck
al.com: Sports
Thursday, June 24, 2004
DENNIS VICTORY
For The Birmingham News
"Sports card collector and seller Rick Mirigian recognized the inherent risk when he purchased three packs of Upper Deck's Exquisite Collection of NBA basketball cards.
After all, he was forking over the all-time-high retail price of $500 per pack. "
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al.com: Sports
Thursday, June 24, 2004
DENNIS VICTORY
For The Birmingham News
"Sports card collector and seller Rick Mirigian recognized the inherent risk when he purchased three packs of Upper Deck's Exquisite Collection of NBA basketball cards.
After all, he was forking over the all-time-high retail price of $500 per pack. "
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Pocket bikes zipping into area traffic, but not without a bit of controversy
Record-Journal
By Rachel R. Makwana, Record-Journal staff
"MERIDEN - A new trend is flying out of stores and cruising downtown streets.
They are pocket bikes - miniature versions of motorcycles - powered by small one-cylinder motors. They aren't easily found in local motorcycle or performance shops, mainly because shop owners don't want the liability that comes with them.
EBay, the top online auction site, lists more than 1,900 pocket bikes. Most have attracted multiple bids."
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Record-Journal
By Rachel R. Makwana, Record-Journal staff
"MERIDEN - A new trend is flying out of stores and cruising downtown streets.
They are pocket bikes - miniature versions of motorcycles - powered by small one-cylinder motors. They aren't easily found in local motorcycle or performance shops, mainly because shop owners don't want the liability that comes with them.
EBay, the top online auction site, lists more than 1,900 pocket bikes. Most have attracted multiple bids."
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The case of the missing scooter
TheStar.com
'You can import a Vespa that is more than 15 years old and put it on the road. Transport Canada says these old ones are collector's items. But surely the Ferrari scooter is 10 times more collectible. And surely a scooter made by Ferrari and Piaggi meets higher standards than some Vespa made 15 years ago.' He had a point."
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TheStar.com
'You can import a Vespa that is more than 15 years old and put it on the road. Transport Canada says these old ones are collector's items. But surely the Ferrari scooter is 10 times more collectible. And surely a scooter made by Ferrari and Piaggi meets higher standards than some Vespa made 15 years ago.' He had a point."
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Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Heroclix - Superheroes becoming super popular
Hendricks County Flyer
By Amber Riggin
Staff Writer
"CLERMONT -- Spider-Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, and Captain America are superheroes that have remained popular for decades, but creators are no longer limited to comic books and television shows. The new generation of the popular characters are now part of a team of superhero collectibles designed for strategy play."
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Hendricks County Flyer
By Amber Riggin
Staff Writer
"CLERMONT -- Spider-Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, and Captain America are superheroes that have remained popular for decades, but creators are no longer limited to comic books and television shows. The new generation of the popular characters are now part of a team of superhero collectibles designed for strategy play."
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10 Ways To Avoid Buying Fakes Online
The Web Is Swarming With Charlatans Trying To Sell Counterfeits. So, Arm Yourself With These Practical Tips For Safe Cyber-Shopping
TheBostonChannel.com - Money -
"No doubt, E-commerce is booming. Nearly 50% of Americans bought something online last year, according to market consultancy JupiterResearch. Unfortunately, as many as 10% of those consumers were fooled. Instead of buying what they thought were genuine products, they ended up with counterfeits."
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The Web Is Swarming With Charlatans Trying To Sell Counterfeits. So, Arm Yourself With These Practical Tips For Safe Cyber-Shopping
TheBostonChannel.com - Money -
"No doubt, E-commerce is booming. Nearly 50% of Americans bought something online last year, according to market consultancy JupiterResearch. Unfortunately, as many as 10% of those consumers were fooled. Instead of buying what they thought were genuine products, they ended up with counterfeits."
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Monday, June 28, 2004
eBay's Top Ten Comic Categories and Prices
From Barbara Crews,
Your Guide to Collectibles.
"Jun 22 2004
Top 10 Hot Categories - May 2004
Silver Age Iron Man
Silver Age Silver Surfer
Superman Graphic Novels, TPBs
Bronze Age X-Men
Silver Age Journey Into Mystery
Silver Age Daredevil
Original Comic Strip Art
Silver Age Spider-Man
Silver Age Avengers
Golden Age Superman"
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From Barbara Crews,
Your Guide to Collectibles.
"Jun 22 2004
Top 10 Hot Categories - May 2004
Silver Age Iron Man
Silver Age Silver Surfer
Superman Graphic Novels, TPBs
Bronze Age X-Men
Silver Age Journey Into Mystery
Silver Age Daredevil
Original Comic Strip Art
Silver Age Spider-Man
Silver Age Avengers
Golden Age Superman"
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Going Vintage
June 25, 2004
business-times.asia1.com
"What strikes the well-heeled when the collecting bug hits them?
GEOFFREY EU checks out the watches, pens and cars that catch their fancy, with focus on those from the vintage era.
WHAT makes a collector tick - or more precisely, what is it about the human condition that drives someone to possess an object of desire?"
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June 25, 2004
business-times.asia1.com
"What strikes the well-heeled when the collecting bug hits them?
GEOFFREY EU checks out the watches, pens and cars that catch their fancy, with focus on those from the vintage era.
WHAT makes a collector tick - or more precisely, what is it about the human condition that drives someone to possess an object of desire?"
Read the Full Story >>
Clinton memoir sparks on-line price war
By JACK KAPICA
Globe and Mail Update
Globetechnology
"Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is still a hot property, if Internet sales of his book are any indication.
Mr. Clinton's 957-page memoir, My Life, has an initial print run of 1.5 million copies and sells for a cover price of $33 in the United States. But signed copies have sold for as much as $499 (U.S.), reports on-line bookseller Abebooks.com of Victoria, B.C."
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By JACK KAPICA
Globe and Mail Update
Globetechnology
"Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is still a hot property, if Internet sales of his book are any indication.
Mr. Clinton's 957-page memoir, My Life, has an initial print run of 1.5 million copies and sells for a cover price of $33 in the United States. But signed copies have sold for as much as $499 (U.S.), reports on-line bookseller Abebooks.com of Victoria, B.C."
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Thursday, June 24, 2004
Eric Clapton Stratocaster "Blackie" Becomes Most Expensive Guitar Sold at Auction
June 25, 2004
by TOM WATSON
"Eric Clapton's prized Stratocaster, 'Blackie', brought $959,500 in the Christie's Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Auction, becoming the most expensive guitar ever to have been sold at auction. Stevie Ray Vaughan's Stratocaster, 'Lenny' received the second highest price ever paid for a Fender Stratocaster at auction, fetching $623,500. A new world record was also set for the sale of a Gibson guitar - Clapton's 1964 red Gibson ES-335 brought $847,500."
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June 25, 2004
by TOM WATSON
"Eric Clapton's prized Stratocaster, 'Blackie', brought $959,500 in the Christie's Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Auction, becoming the most expensive guitar ever to have been sold at auction. Stevie Ray Vaughan's Stratocaster, 'Lenny' received the second highest price ever paid for a Fender Stratocaster at auction, fetching $623,500. A new world record was also set for the sale of a Gibson guitar - Clapton's 1964 red Gibson ES-335 brought $847,500."
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Wednesday, June 23, 2004
TOPPS READIES FOR HISTORIC AUCTION
Sportsology.Net - NON-Sports Card News
"On Saturday, June 26th, 2004, Topps will start one of its most anticipated auctions ever-The Wacky Packages Original Art Auction.
The auction, which will take place via the internet on www.TheToppsVault.com, will feature original Wacky Packages art (1967-2004) including 'Crust' Toothpaste (Valued $25,000 -$45,000-see attached), the all-new Martha Stewart spoof and many more."
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Sportsology.Net - NON-Sports Card News
"On Saturday, June 26th, 2004, Topps will start one of its most anticipated auctions ever-The Wacky Packages Original Art Auction.
The auction, which will take place via the internet on www.TheToppsVault.com, will feature original Wacky Packages art (1967-2004) including 'Crust' Toothpaste (Valued $25,000 -$45,000-see attached), the all-new Martha Stewart spoof and many more."
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Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Collector's Corner: Water Guns
By Michele Alice
AuctionBytes.com
June 20, 2004
"When I was growing up in Detroit, every kid in the neighborhood had a water gun. Of course, that was a long time ago, and our 'squirt guns' were pretty standard for the day: transparent plastic 'pistols' in bright colors that 'shot' a thin stream of water six or seven feet."
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By Michele Alice
AuctionBytes.com
June 20, 2004
"When I was growing up in Detroit, every kid in the neighborhood had a water gun. Of course, that was a long time ago, and our 'squirt guns' were pretty standard for the day: transparent plastic 'pistols' in bright colors that 'shot' a thin stream of water six or seven feet."
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Some Recent Upper Deck Ken Griffy Jr. Rookie Card prices:
1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR RC *PSA 10* - May 10, 2004 - 19 bids - $325.00
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. RC BGS 9.5 10 Centering - May 13 - 28 bids - $510.00
Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck rookie BGS 9.5 GEM MINT - May 19 - 15 bids - $416.11 (This seller stated: "This was a $2,500 card just a couple years ago..Get it now while it's still a bargain..Don't wait to grab these..This card is so tough to find in top condition due to rough cutting, and centering")
1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR RC PSA 9 MINT - May 17 - 11 bids - $66.18
1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR ROOKIE RC! MINT! NR! - May 8 - 11 bids - $33.00
1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. PSA 8 NM-MT - May 9 - 10 bids - $32.19
Looks like the top graded cards get the big money....
1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR RC *PSA 10* - May 10, 2004 - 19 bids - $325.00
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. RC BGS 9.5 10 Centering - May 13 - 28 bids - $510.00
Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck rookie BGS 9.5 GEM MINT - May 19 - 15 bids - $416.11 (This seller stated: "This was a $2,500 card just a couple years ago..Get it now while it's still a bargain..Don't wait to grab these..This card is so tough to find in top condition due to rough cutting, and centering")
1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR RC PSA 9 MINT - May 17 - 11 bids - $66.18
1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR ROOKIE RC! MINT! NR! - May 8 - 11 bids - $33.00
1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. PSA 8 NM-MT - May 9 - 10 bids - $32.19
Looks like the top graded cards get the big money....
Griffey card still a hot item
1989 rookie card revolutionized collecting
By Mark Newman / MLB.com
Cincinnati Reds News
"It was card No. 1 in a set of 800, and there was something as different about that particular card as there was about its subject.
Ken Griffey Jr. became the player of the 1990s in Major League Baseball, and his 1989 Upper Deck rookie card became the card of the decade as well.
...The Card is not on a par with a Honus Wagner or a Mickey Mantle in terms of cash value. Generations from now, though, there is a good chance it will be remembered as a turning point in the world of trading cards."
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1989 rookie card revolutionized collecting
By Mark Newman / MLB.com
Cincinnati Reds News
"It was card No. 1 in a set of 800, and there was something as different about that particular card as there was about its subject.
Ken Griffey Jr. became the player of the 1990s in Major League Baseball, and his 1989 Upper Deck rookie card became the card of the decade as well.
...The Card is not on a par with a Honus Wagner or a Mickey Mantle in terms of cash value. Generations from now, though, there is a good chance it will be remembered as a turning point in the world of trading cards."
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