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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. The better the condition, the more the card will appreciate in value, especially if it’s protected. Additionally, according to REA , the PSA 8.5

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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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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

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Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. 1518 Price Realized: $9,570,000 Auction House: Sotheby’s Year: 2021 The Patek Philippe Ref. At its last auction in 2021, the watch sold for $9,570,000, solidifying the Ref. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Production of Ref.

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Lawmen and Cowboys: Collecting the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

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Though the item’s provenance was not exceptional, the lure that it may have once belonged to the lawman meant it went for almost $40,000 in 2022. Original movie posters from ‘50s Hollywood are desirable to modern collectors, as reflected in the $100 auction price this one fetched in 2021. One sold for an eye-watering $1500 in 2021.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction. Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021).

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Indights on Auction Sales: Spider-Man Comic, Rock and Roll Love

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Alongside it, a #1 X-Men comic , also in original condition but a bit rougher, went for $6,222.26. These comics may not be in mint condition, but they offer a great starting point for any collector aiming to build a classic Marvel collection. This kimono, at 73 inches in length and in good condition, sold for just $360.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Commode and Cartier

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Deyber, who passed away in 2021, has a typical price range of around $15,000 for his work, but these larger-than-life pieces, measuring 72 x 47 1/2 inches, certainly stand out. The condition is excellent, with only a faint scuff in the corner. It looked original and had a provenance to match.

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