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Say Hey, Willie Mays—Rare Baseball Card Scores Record Prices

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This Willie Mays card , graded PSA 8, was sold in March 2021 for nearly $339,000. The key considerations when looking at sports cards are condition and authenticity. Goldin previously established the record for the most expensive Mays rookie card in March 2021 for $338,400. Additionally, according to REA , the PSA 8.5

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

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So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). emphasis added] ( [link] ) In May 2021, Sophie Lewis wrote an article for CBS News titled “NFTs may be the future of art—but are they threatening the future of the planet?”

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“Dune: Part Two” Collectibles: Popcorn Bucket, Anyone?

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David Lynch had a crack at making the film version of the book in 1984, but it was a bust at the time compared to Denis Villeneuve’s interpretation, released in 2021. Believe it or not, the 2021 version was even nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

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Farmyard purple six-ruffled bowl , $11,000, 2021. Orange Tree ice green plate , $10,000, 2021. The company usually didn’t mark its glass, so collectors rely on pattern identification and quality to authenticate pieces. Good Luck prototype plate , $17,500, 2021. Stippled Peacocks on Fence bowl , $15,000, 2021.

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eBay, Collectors Deal Includes Sale of Goldin Auctions

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Additionally, this year, Collectors officially acquired authentication and grading company SGC in February, a move echoed by Certified Collectibles Group’s acquisition of JSA in March. Goldin was acquired by Collectors in 2021 and, most recently, made waves with a very successful debut of The King of Collectibles on Netflix.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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Collecting Victorian Taxidermy The art of taxidermy has enjoyed a revival in recent years, so identifying authentic Victorian taxidermy amid a crowded marketplace can be daunting. Synthetic materials likely indicate a modern or less authentic piece. Sold for £1,100 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (October 2021).

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Great Discoveries: Degas Art Found for $1 May Be Worth $13M

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According to Artnet , a shopper discovered a pastel drawing labeled as a “fake” Degas in 2021 in an online auction. The analysis verified that the drawing was an authentic Degas work. At least one was recently sold online for $1,000, but it could be worth millions. It sold for $1,000.