A movie prop vest that was part of an auction purchase of an assortment of items from a California storage locker, previously owned by someone who worked in the film industry. The items were purchased by owners of a thrift shop in New Jersey, and upon finding the vest and activating it with a remote found with the lot, called the police in a panic. Ultimately, law enforcement destroyed what was later believed to be a movie prop in the streets of New Jersey. [Read more…]
Revisiting Remote Online Bidding Auction Services: Comparing Auction Network, iCollector, LiveAuctioneers, Heritage Live
Following today’s Propworx Iron Man auction and the entertainment memorabilia event held by Heritage Auction Galleries last week, I thought it might be interesting to revisit the state of online auction remote bidding services active in the marketplace today. While there are a few options available, there are still some distinct differences in the quality and features of each service: Auction Network, iCollector, LiveAuctioneers, and Heritage Live. [Read more…]