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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. Goldin previously established the record for the most expensive Mays rookie card in March 2021 for $338,400. For buyers, knowing the condition and provenance of a card is a must to prevent fraud. 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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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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“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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Great Discoveries: Ice Hockey Cards Found, Sold for $3.7M

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In retrospect, this may have proven to be a great decision since the value of the cards has increased significantly since that time. This single O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for $265,200 in 2021. One of the family members previously purchased the case many years ago. million for the case.

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Birthstone Feature: Origin Story of 330-Carat 'Star of Asia' Is Cloaked in Mystery

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In his 2021 book Unearthed, Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels , Dr. Jeffrey E. Ehrmann likely embellished the gem's noble provenance to pump up its trade value. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, added clarity to the gem's history by interviewing the family members of the original owners.

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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.” Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Examine Condition & Provenance Prior to making a purchase, always be very diligent to inquire after the condition of the object and from where the object was acquired.