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KTNV13 Call For Action “Digging Into The Murky World of Memorabilia” Video Report

KTNV13 Call For Action broadcast this report on autographed and collectible memorabilia on their local ABC affiliate station in Las Vegas, and has also made the video available on their official website.  The story discusses autographs and collector Steve Comolli’s purchases of memorabilia from Antiquities International in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.  The report claims he purchased $20,000 worth of autographed memorabilia – “most” of it from Antiquities – and then tried to sell through Julien’s Auctions and Heritage Auction Galleries and that they “could not authenticate” what he wanted to sell through them. [Read more…]

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Video Preview of Julien’s Auctions “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” and “Joseff of Hollywood: Treasures from the Vault” on 11/17 & 11/18

I was in L.A. for a project this week and I had a few minutes to stop by Julien’s Auctions to take a look at their exhibit supporting their three auctions on Friday and Saturday (November 17th and 18th).  I shot a quick handheld video with Martin Nolan, who provided an overview and look at some of the highlights among these auctions.  [Read more…]

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Ewbanks Entertainment & Memorabilia Auction Catalog Online for September 3rd Sale

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Ewbank’s in the UK are holding their next Entertainment & Memorabilia auction now, with their online catalog publishing and bidding concluding on September 3rd.  A mix of film, television, and rock and roll, though there are many lots, the original props and costumes from film and television are few and far between – much of the offerings can be classified as general collectibles. [Read more…]

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Honda Motorcycle Movie Prop Used in “James Bond: Skyfall” in Charity Auction

Honda UK has donated to charity auction the modified Honda CRF250R motorcycle used by Daniel Craig as James Bond in the newest film in the 007 franchise.  The motorcycle was used in the opening chase sequence in the movie, and proceeds well benefit BBC Children as part of a larger fundraising auction event on eBay. [Read more…]