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Rare Captain America, Batman comics stored 75-80 years head to auction

A recently discovered collection of Golden Age comics, stored for roughly 75 to 80 years, is heading to auction. According to Heritage Auctions, the original-owner Merrimack Valley Collection includes a 9.4 Captain America Comics No. 3, a 9.0 Captain America Comics No. 1 and the first nine issues of Batman.…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Red Sea Crossing Auction Lot: Rare Atari game fetches $6,562.50

A rare Christian-themed Atari 2600 game that surfaced at a garage sale in 2007 has sold at auction for $6,562.50. Red Sea Crossing, released through mail order in 1983, was offered by Heritage Auctions with an accompanying audiocassette. The sale marked the first time the cassette itself had been presented…

The Times of India · Sep 24

A 1995 Michael Jordan baseball autograph card sold for $625,250 at Heritage, weeks after another copy of the same Top Prospects card fetched $525,000

Michael Jordan’s brief baseball career continues to create extraordinary moments in the collectibles market. A 1995 Upper Deck SP Top Prospects autograph card showing Jordan in his Birmingham Barons uniform sold for $625,250 through Heritage Auctions on September 18, 2026. The result came only weeks after another copy of the…

The Times of India · Sep 23

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45 Years Later, The Most Important Star Trek Artifact Has Returned

The original Starship Enterprise model, from 1964, has resurched. Here's the exclusive scoop on its new home at MIT.

Inverse · Sep 22

Record Nintendo Game Sales: Sealed Super Mario Bros. hits $660,000; fractional copy reaches $2 million

A copy of Super Mario Bros. bought as a Christmas gift in 1986 was reportedly placed in a desk drawer and forgotten for decades. When it resurfaced, the sealed Nintendo cartridge was professionally graded and eventually sold for $660,000 at Heritage Auctions in April 2021. A separate sealed copy of…

The Times of India · Sep 22

The historic Cullen Nugget fetched $71,875, 58 years after its discovery

In 1968, California miner Joe Cullen discovered a substantial gold nugget at the Ruby Mine in Sierra County. Nearly six decades later, the 14.51-troy-ounce “Cullen Nugget” sold for $71,875 at Heritage Auctions. The 451.41-gram specimen retains a documented provenance linking it to Cullen, later collectors and the historic Alleghany Mining…

The Times of India · Sep 21

In 2008, a collector spotted an unusual Eisenhower dollar inside a tube of ordinary coins

A fascinating discovery has emerged, as a rare 1971 Eisenhower dollar prototype coin is set to hit the auction block once more. Found tucked away in an inconspicuous tube of standard coins, this remarkable piece is one of only three surviving prototypes from the United States Mint's inaugural space-themed dollar.…

The Times of India · Sep 21

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Cousins found 700 rare baseball cards worth $3 million in an Ohio attic

The discovery of century-old baseball cards in an Ohio attic became one of the most remarkable finds in sports collecting. In 2012, cousins clearing out a family home in Defiance discovered a box containing roughly 700 cards that had remained hidden for decades. The cards were not ordinary keepsakes. They…

The Times of India · Sep 21

A garage sale book hid a rare Mickey Mantle photo that sold for $20,740

A couple browsing an oversized Topps baseball-card coffee-table book at a local garage sale made an unexpected discovery when they found a rare photograph of a young Mickey Mantle tucked inside. The photograph, later authenticated by PSA/DNA as a Type 2 print, captured Mantle during spring training early in his…

The Times of India · Sep 21

In 1998, Alaska miner found a 294.1-ounce gold nugget; 23 years later, it sold for $750,000

In Alaska, a miner's incredible find of a massive gold and quartz specimen led to the unveiling of the largest gold nugget ever discovered in the state. Weighing over twenty pounds, this extraordinary piece, known as the Alaska Centennial Nugget, was held in a private collection until it hit the…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Fenn Treasure Hunt Saga: poem sparked decade-long chase; hoard later fetched $1.3m at auction

After ten years of excitement and peril, the quest for Forrest Fenn's elusive gold came to an end in 2020. A brave medical student from Michigan unlocked the secret of a cryptic poem, leading him to a hidden treasure. This exhilarating journey drew countless adventurers from all over America, although…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Record Video Game Auction Sale: Sealed Super Mario Bros. hits $3 million; earliest confirmed sealed edition

In a remarkable discovery in 2026, an unopened Super Mario Bros. cartridge captured attention, fetching a staggering three million dollars at auction. This shiny Nintendo Entertainment System variant, boasting a gloss sticker seal, achieved a prestigious PSA 9.6 A++ grade. This historic sale established a new public auction record for…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Billy Wright Collection Auction: Virginia closet find nets $3.5m; rarity and provenance drive prices

In an unexpected treasure trove found in Martinsville, Virginia, a collection of 345 rare Golden Age comic books surfaced, curated by the late Billy Wright. His nephew, Michael Rorrer, stumbled upon this astonishing find, which included 44 of the 100 most sought-after Golden Age comics. At auction, these delicate comics…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Bought as a Christmas gift in 1986, this Super Mario Bros sold for $660,000

In 1986, a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. was bought as a Christmas gift and forgotten in a desk drawer. It remained untouched for 35 years before being discovered and auctioned in 2021. The rare, professionally graded game sold for $660,000 at Heritage Auctions, setting a new world record…

The Times of India · Sep 14

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The Times of India · Sep 10

In 1952, this baseball card sold for pennies; one later fetched $12.6 million after others sank.

A 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for a record $12.6 million at auction. This sale marked the first sports item to achieve eight figures at auction. The card's exceptional condition, graded Mint+ 9.5, contributed significantly to its value. Previously purchased for $50,000 in 1991, its worth increased dramatically over…

Creative Bloq · Aug 29

The $3.4m Disney auction is a reminder of what AI concept art takes from us

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's AI art will never have the same value.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball on auction block

NEW YORK - The ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for $10 million at a US auction this month.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Mark Hamill’s lost Cloud City lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' sells for a record $3.75 million at auction, becoming the most valuable on-screen Star Wars prop ever sold

A lightsaber used by Mark Hamill sold for a record $3.75 million at auction. This iconic prop was featured in a shocking scene from The Empire Strikes Back. The winning bid also included Luke Skywalker's severed hand prop. This prop was created from ordinary camera parts and special effects artistry.

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Euronews · Jul 21

Luke Skywalker's 'The Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber breaks Star Wars record at auction

The lightsaber used by actor Mark Hamill in 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) has broken a record at auction for the sale of screen-used props. It sold for $3.75 million.

The Times of India · Jul 21

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber sells for a record $3.75 million, becoming the most valuable Star Wars prop ever auctioned

A lightsaber once wielded by Mark Hamill in one of cinema's most famous scenes has just sold for a record 3.75 million dollars at auction, making it the most valuable on-screen Star Wars prop ever sold. The item was originally listed with a starting bid of one million dollars through…

MusicRadar · Jul 2

“I felt kind of bad about it because I should have paid a fair price”: Kirk Hammett felt so guilty about buying Neal Schon's Les Paul on the cheap that he called him to ask if he wanted it back

Some might have thought that this was the bargain of a lifetime, a Factory Black '57 Les Paul with P-90s, and it was. And that was the problem

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Luke Skywalker lightsaber leads blockbuster auction of iconic Hollywood memorabilia

A Luke Skywalker light saber from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction

Player One · Jun 15

OG 'Call of Duty' Sealed Copy Could Sell For Over $2,800 as Seen in Auction Listing

An original sealed copy of the first Call of Duty is going for over $2,800, according to a listing on Heritage Auctions.

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Jennifer Aniston’s poignant letter to Matthew Perry removed from charity auction of his personal belongings

Heritage Auctions confirmed to ‘The Independent’ that the heartfelt letter had been withdrawn from the sale

The Independent UK · Jun 2

The most meaningful items for sale in Matthew Perry’s charity auction – including Friends memorabilia

This week’s auction will benefit a non-profit that supports people living with addiction – a cause that was profoundly close to the actor’s heart in his lifetime

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