antiques roadshow

Elizabeth Taylor fans have been flocking to eBay to pick up memorabilia since the movie star died last week, reportedly doubling prices for some merchandise. But are these collectibles worth the investment? Appraisers from Antiques Roadshow weigh in.

PBS's Antiques Roadshow has inspired thousands of people to scour their grandma's attics. While few people strike it rich on the show, some turn out to have true treasure on their hands. Here are five of the biggest valuations from the U.S. show and where the items are now.

When someone recently asked basketball great Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player in NBA history, whom he thought was better -- LeBron James or Kobe Bryant -- he blurted out "Kobe." Based on what people pay for their sports memorabilia, it appears collectors would tend to agree.

All of you who just can't bear to part with those trinkets that your father gave you eons ago may want to think twice: Those seemingly worthless dust collectors just might be a record-setting treasure. Such is the case for Jinx Taylor of Hampstead, N.C. On Monday night's 2010 season premier of...

When Michael Jackson died suddenly last week, anyone who had acquired anything touched by the King of Pop thought they had hit the jackpot. But like the stock market, the Michael market might have gotten ahead of itself. Prices for Jackson memorabilia have gone through the roof: an autographed...