Chinese Bowl, Sold For $3 at Tag Sale, Brings $2.2M at Auction
A rare Chinese bowl bought at a tag sale for $3 has sold at a New York auction for more than $2.22 million.
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Family Finds $3 Million Worth of Baseball Cards in Grandpa's Attic
An Ohio family rummaging through the attic of a long-deceased grandfather stumbled across 700 century-old baseball cards. The surprisingly mint condition collection includes the cards of Ty Cobb, Connie Mack, Cy Young, and that ultimate rarity, Honus Wagner.
The Truth About Storage Auctions: More Trash, Less Treasure
Attention Storage Wars fans: Though the hit cable-TV show does give viewers an idea of what goes on at the auctions, it doesn't give the entire picture. The odds of you striking it rich at a storage auction are slim, and there are plenty of ways for the novice buyer to lose his shirt.
Investing in Comic Books for Fun and Profit: Super, Man!
Why not let a superhero save you from the evil economy? Investing in comic books can be a recession-proof path to steady returns, according to experts at last weekend's New York Comic Con. Just don't let ignorance be your kryptonite.
Selling 9/11: The Strange Market for Relics of Tragedy
As America prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, eBay is seeing a surge in sales of relics and memorabilia from the World Trade Center and the terrorist attacks, fueled partly by speculators, and partly by our desire to connect with history, however painful.
10 Tips to Win at Baseball Card Investing
If you want to be a player in baseball card investing, you'll probably have to swing for well-preserved, expensive cards. The free-agent vintage cards that have already appreciated are the safest path to big wins in the future.
Should You Invest in Elizabeth Taylor Memorabilia?
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.
Mike Wolfe on How American Pickers Became a Hit
In a Q&A, Wolfe (pictured, left) recounts how he came to be the creator and star of The History Channel show, and he provides some behind-the-scenes glimpses into the life of a collector always hunting the next big discovery. Also, he recalls finding his "holy grail" in a barn near Philadelphia.
Don't Swing at Stephen Strasburg's $40,000 Rookie Card
Bidding on a one-of-a-kind Stephen Strasburg autographed rookie card is already up to $11,000, and is expected to go as high as $40,000. But while the new rising star of the Washington Nationals appears to be worth the hype, the value of that baseball card almost certainly won't be.
LeBron Lags Kobe, Michael in Sports Memorabilia Game
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.
