Oakland International Airport is giving bargain hunters a chance to live out their airport-ramp fantasies — if they have a bit of cash. More than a dozen pint-sized electric tractors, normally used to haul luggage carts and cargo around airport runways, have hit government auction sites for around $750 apiece. The tugs have unexpectedly become … Read more
An original Topps 1966 Batman trading card from the first-ever release has sold for a record price of $218,683. The “Batmania” craze swept across popular culture in 1966 and found one of its most memorable collecting expressions in Topps’ original Batman trading cards. The 55-card “Black Bat” set is thought to have transformed the adventures … Read more
Done up like Dolly. Fans of the legendary star can now bid on her used makeup. Julien’s Auction House, which specializes in arts and entertainment-related items, recently put up a compact and puff used to powder Parton’s famous face. The artist used the large white powder compact and puff in her music video for “Home.” … Read more
Michael Jackson’s legendary gloves, loafers and “Thriller” jacket are headed to auction — with the iconic items estimated to fetch well over $1 million. Los Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions on Wednesday unveiled four pieces worn by Jackson ahead of a December auction in Abu Dhabi. Michael Jackson performs during The Jackson Five’s Victory Tour, circa 1984. © … Read more
A painting snagged at an estate sale for just $30 sold at auction for a record-breaking $1.35 million. The late famed surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie’s “Alderman Merriam’s Shells,” which was purchased by a fortunate thrifter with an eye for quality art, sold on Thursday at Freeman’s Auctions on the Upper East Side. “Obviously, we are over … Read more
More than three years after his passing, fans of Paul Reubens and his beloved character Pee-Wee Herman can take home some special items from the actor’s life. Julien’s Auction is presenting Pee-Wee’s Big Auction, where over 400 items from Reubens’ life and career will be put on the block. The auction will take place online … Read more
Elvis’s sunglasses are set to fetch $26,542 at auction. Worn by The King, the Neostyle eyewear were given to close friend, bodyguard and martial arts sparring partner Red West. West then gifted them to Charlie Hodge, a friend who lived with Elvis at Graceland and kept them in his personal collection for 25 years. They … Read more
Forget buying a lottery ticket — just grab a pack of Goldfish crackers. Sellers on eBay are listing fused Goldfish “clusters” for thousands of dollars, with the holy grail — an “ultra rare” six-cracker clump — asking for a whopping $25,000. “$25k for something I used to accidentally vacuum off the floor of my minivan,” … Read more
The Batmobile from Batman Returns could fetch $7 million at auction. The car featured in the 1992 Tim Burton‑directed blockbuster starring Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader. Los Angeles‑based Julien’s Auctions says the vehicle is poised to challenge the record for the highest price ever achieved for a Batmobile at auction. The Batmobile from Batman … Read more
A piece of professional wrestling history recently hit the auction block, commanding an impressive price tag. A rare, autographed ticket from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s debut wrestling match sold for £8,200 — nearly $11,000 — at Heritage Auctions in Texas. His historical entrance into the wrestling world dates back to November 17, 1996, when the … Read more
A clairvoyant collector with an eagle eye for quality art snagged a painting at a Michigan estate sale this summer for a mere $30 — and now it’s expected to fetch up to $250,000 at a Manhattan auction. The unnamed buyer realized they might have something special on their hands when they spotted a signature … Read more
The mosquito fossil prop featured in the opening scene of Jurassic Park has sold for $403,200. The screen-matched item is the catalyst for the creation of the modern world dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster. Other highlights of Propstore’s Los Angeles Hollywood memorabilia auction included John Travolta’s iconic white suit from Saturday Night Fever selling … Read more
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city’s viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100. The one-of-one gold “Jimothy” rookie card sold on eBay Sunday night after drawing 100 bids, transforming a quirky Mariners promotion into an unexpected $21,100 payday for the … Read more
The owner of Michael Jordan’s Game 3 1998 NBA Finals jersey has predicted it could fetch a jaw-dropping $100 million — shattering the record for the most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia ever sold. Sports investor and actor Rob Gough is selling the one-of-a-kind white, game-winning jersey four years after he purchased it, The Post … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is cleaning house, and Disney die-hards can take home some seriously strange souvenirs home — if they have enough cash, and in some cases, enough space. Dozens of bizarre, spooky and instantly recognizable pieces of park history from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations are hitting the auction … Read more
Have you ever wanted to own a piece of TV and movie magic history? Well, then look no further than Los Angeles where a massive auction is set to take place for some of the most iconic things ever used in films over the last half century. Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp in “Edward Scissorhands.” … Read more
A rare “stealth iPod” prototype made to disguise the design of Apple’s first music player could fetch over £36,000 ($50,000) at auction. The oversized pre-production unit was used to test the device while concealing the size and appearance of the original iPod before its public debut. Instead of the compact shape planned for the final … Read more
It must be a sign. Get ready for another wave of Knicks mania as fans across the world are now fighting for the chance to take home a piece of the championship. This week, the New York City Department of Transportation announced one lucky basketball fan will score the authentic ‘Champions Way’ street sign that … Read more
SHELBYVILLE, Ky — KFC founder Colonel Sanders ‘ pressure cooker, black bow tie and dozens of other personal items are up for public auction, along with his former home and a dinner house Sanders opened after selling his iconic restaurant chain. Harland Sanders, still known as the face of the worldwide chain originally known as Kentucky Fried … Read more
Beatles lyrics John Lennon wrote on the back of a Valentine’s Day card have sold for $656,250 (£511,875). The music icon wrote “If I Fell” by hand during the band’s 1964 New York trip for their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The item sold as part of the Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction … Read more