West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $1.5B resort amid key Senate bid
One of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s most prized possessions is set to be auctioned against the governor’s wishes later this month, and a Republican Senate candidate says the situation reeks of blatant politics. In 2009, the Democrat-turned-Republican bought the Greenbrier, a luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, from CSX and saved it […]
Kobe Bryant’s Last Warm-Up Jacket Fetches Big Bucks At Auction
The final warm-up jersey worn by Kobe Bryant sold at auction on August 3 for an astonishing $336,000. SCP Auctions put the jersey up for auction in mid-July. TMZThe historic garment was worn by Bryant before his final NBA game, when he played against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in April 2016. According to […]
Any fantasy football draft is worth doing as an auction
Commercial Content 21+ There are fundamental, undeniable and obvious reasons why an Auction Draft is better than a Snake Draft in fantasy leagues. Follow our logic for a moment and you’ll see why this is an absolute statement. In the 1996 film Swingers, Vince Vaughn taught us that “money” means cool, or in your generation’s […]
Labour tries to attract clean energy contracts with record £1.5bn for auction | Wind power
A Labour government will increase the size of the summer grant auction by 50% to £1.5 billion, providing record amounts of funding to clean energy developers. The additional amount, compared with previously announced figures, means the total budget is seven times the amount obtained in last year’s tender, according to the government. The move is […]
Iconic ’80s Billboard Star Angelyne Lists Her Used Undies For Sale In Auction To Fund Her Own Film
TMZ reports that Angeline plans to auction off her collection of used underwear to raise funds for upcoming film projects. The ’80s icon, known for her eye-catching billboards around Los Angeles, is taking an unconventional approach to fundraising for her latest project, a movie about her life. In a unique fundraising effort, Angeline is selling […]
REPORT: Dinosaur Skeleton Sold To Billionaire In Record-Breaking Auction
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, has reportedly purchased the “Apex” Stegosaurus skeleton in a record-setting Sotheby’s auction Wednesday. The fossil, touted by Sotheby’s as “the finest to ever come to market,” was sold to the billionaire for $44.6 million, someone familiar with the matter told CBS MoneyWatch. This number was reportedly a new […]
‘Indiana Jones’ fedora expected to fetch up to $500K at auction
Indiana Jones’ fedora from “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” may be worth more than its weight in gold. The hat, worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 action adventure film, is expected to fetch up to $500,000 when it goes up for auction next month. “This is one of the most incredible Indiana […]
Fabric from George Washington’s tent sold at Goodwill auction for $1,300
Originally owned by President George Washington, the artifact recently found its way to a Virginia history enthusiast, who later donated it to the museum, thanks to Goodwill. The piece is currently on display at the National Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Collector Richard “Dana” Moore discovered the artifact, a 6-inch-long piece of linen […]
Washington family heirloom almost donated to Goodwill sells for six-figure sum at art auction
A Washington state family that nearly donated priceless art to Goodwill decades ago ended up selling the heirlooms at auction last month for six figures. A majestic painting of Texas bluebonnets by renowned artist Julian Onderdonk sold for $112,500 on Saturday after being in the Brinkley family’s collection for more than a century, according to […]
OJ Simpson’s Heisman Trophy could be up for sale as lawyer aims to auction off personal items
Lawyers managing O.J. Simpson’s estate want to auction off some of his personal belongings. “In order to maximize the value of the estate for creditors and interested parties, the attorney, Malcolm Lavergne, is seeking court permission to waive normal court approval requirements and to sell the deceased’s unique and high profile personal property through an […]