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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Nambu Pistol, Baseball Greatness

WorthPoint

These early Japanese pistols, known as “Grandpa Nambus,” are already scarce, but this example’s pristine condition and rarity made it a true collector’s prize. The sale was a reminder of how serial numbers, scarcity, and condition come together to drive premium pricing in the military collectibles market. at Chrystals Auction.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

In the past, furniture companies and named designers' ideas were the only ideas showcased on the printed or digital page. This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Ferris Wheel, Aurora Model Kits

WorthPoint

Morphy Auctions took center stage this week with a major sale featuring rare Marklin toys, headlined by the first part of the late Tom Sage’s renowned collection. With an average lot price of nearly $9,000, this was a high-quality collection, and the Ferris wheel alone brought $156,000, setting a new high-water mark in this category.

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The World of T206 Baseball Card Backs

WorthPoint

This rarity may give the average collector the impression that the entire brand is scarce, but this is far from the case. Because cards like Wagner have that brand, we know cards destined for ‘Piedmont’ backs were printed first.” Print houses weren’t on every corner, and those that did operate were stacked. Got it so far?

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“Snake… Snake!” Metal Gear Solid Collectibles

WorthPoint

The most collectible Metal Gear game remains the first one. These items are no longer just for kids but represent big money in the collecting world. A huge number of copies were printed, but sealed and graded ones still sell well, often for north of $6000. Posters also prove popular in the Metal Gear collecting community.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.