Two fixtures, which were covered in grime, were sold along with other artifacts by a Philadelphia church’s new owner for $6,000. An auction house estimates they could bring up to $250,000 — each.
Tag: Auctions
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Nazi Cloud Hangs Over Christie’s Jewelry Sale
The gems in Christie’s huge sale next week come from the estate of a woman whose husband bought businesses from Jews pressured to sell because of Nazi persecution.
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A VHS Tape of ‘Rocky’ Just Sold for $27,500, Because Why Not
Collectors are finding that their childhood has a price — and it’s going up. When the future is frightening, it’s boom times at the nostalgia factory.
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He Bid $190 Million for the Flatiron Building, Then Didn’t Pay Up
A little-known buyer won an auction on the courthouse steps and then went off the radar, failing to pay the $19 million deposit. Now the famous building’s fate is uncertain.
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Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat
Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?