Overwhelmed by a growing number of misbehaving tourists, Tokyo fishmongers banned all visitors from one of the city's most popular tourist destinations — the pre-dawn tuna auctions at the world's largest seafood market. picked by keroberos32 10 months ago

i don't even know where to begin with this one. "WTF?!" doesn't even begin to describe how mind blowing this is.

(hope this isn't a dupe) picked by muppet 1 year ago

A movie memorabilia collector is selling on Ebay his Back to the Future II hoverboard, an original prop still in perfect condition.

If you have $30,000 laying around, drop a bid! The auction takes place on the 1st of August. picked by muppetmaker 1 year ago

Ted Moustakis, of Towaco, N.J., said he began to doubt the authenticity of the visor after he brought it to a convention in August to have it autographed by the actor who played Data, Brent Spiner. According to the lawsuit, Spiner recognized the visor as the one that had been sold by Christie's and told Moustakis that it wasn't the real deal. The actual visor had been sold by the actor himself s... read full post picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

An earlier version will be going on sale at Sotheby's. Anticipated haul will be $20-30 million, which in my mind means twice that. picked by moe 2 years ago

The Gatorade-stained shirt worn by Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers as the team won its first NBA championship in 22 years has been auctioned...

*Who would pay this much for a shirt? picked by leehblanc 1 year ago

"It's a concept. It's one of a kind," said Cave, 47, a real estate agent. "It's more like a piece of art than it is a real estate property. That's why eBay sounded so good to us. It's quirky."

(If you believe this, I have a town to sell you...oh, wait) picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Barry Bonds's record-breaking home-run ball has sold for more than $752,467.20, well above what sports memorabilia experts had expected it to fetch. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Today The Bodleian Library in Oxford displayed four copies of the Magna Carta together for the first time in 800 years.

Follow up to Moe's Magna Carta post.

Well, The Bodleian probably didn't do it in response to Moe's post. I suppose there might be a secret Plimate in there. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

The recording features the Beatles singer making up his own obscene lyrics over a version of Lloyd Price's "Just Because" and has never before been heard in public...until now. Listen to it!!! NSFW More details picked by suebe 11 months ago

Searching for a truly one-of-a-kind holiday gift, one that could bestow a bit of immortality on a loved one or a friend?

Purdue University has the goods. It's auctioning the naming rights to seven newly discovered bats and two turtles. picked by suebe 12 months ago

A listing of eBay auctions of less than a dollar and with mere minutes, sometimes just 1 minute left before bidding ends, no more than a hour. Possible to get some deals but beware of s&h fees. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

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Attention Muppetmaker! This item was put on eBay just for you. picked by punthe 1 year ago

At least a dozen celebrities have autographed dog bones for the Mississippi Animal Rescue Lounge. They are looking to raise $75,000 at the annual Fur Ball to build a new shelter. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

The price, which includes buyer's premium, is the second highest ever for a Monet at auction. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons ever discovered is set to go on the auction block in Las Vegas in October. picked by equinox 3 months ago

Auctioned at Christie's and bought by a Russian after a bidding frenzy the like of which you never see on ebay, this Faberge egg breaks several records for highest price at auction.

Seems a bit much to me - they could have had one of these for only $16.99. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

It violated their food rules. Now they are auctioning off a coupon good for the flake. Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A bidder, who bought the camera for £17 on the auction website, discovered photos of terror suspects, their names and fingerprints and even images of rocket launchers and missiles. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

The intricately decorated blade is just under 100cm (40in) in length and has a distinctive gentle curve.

Funny, that's how he himself was described. picked by kxmk 2 years ago