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RED Mac Pro Sells For A Staggering R9.8 Million
25 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A metallic-red Mac Pro has just sold for almost ten million bucks in a recent auction, making it the most expensive computer ever sold.
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No Lies: That Girl Who Sold Her Virginity Is Trying To Sell Her Virginity – Again
21 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So, we’ve posted at least two different stories about two different girls who were both selling their virginity. The first was Shatuniha, who sold her untouched downstairs apartment for R285,000. The second was Catarina, who had apparently sold herself to a 53 year-old Japanese millionaire for a casual R7,7 million.
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This Andy Warhol Painting Sold For A Billion Rand Yesterday
14 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There have been some really, really big art deals lately. Just this week, the worlds most expensive artwork was sold for R1.4 billion. And another billion-rand deal was finalised just yesterday. Dollar bills everywhere.
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This Is The Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold At Auction (R1,4 Billion)
13 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Maybe the guy who bought the R10 million toy car saved some of his pennies and bought this too? Until now, the most expensive piece of artwork ever sold was Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ for the neat sum of R1,2 billion. Now, Mr Munch has been toppled by someone whose surname is ‘Bacon’.
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Rare Toy Ferrari 180 Testa Rossa Goes On Auction: Expected To Get Just Under R1 Million [GALLERY]
13 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Okay, so we know that these sorts of collectors items are not targeted at sensible, middle-class sorts of people. They’re targeted at completely looney rich folk who have lost their sense of judgement after years of eating nothing but imported salmon. But still, a million bucks for a toy? Come on.
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You Won’t Believe How Much They Sold The Last Violin To Play On The Titanic For
21 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember that part in Titanic when everyone was freaking out on the top deck, and they made the violinists play a few songs to calm everyone down? Yeah, well that actually happened, and one of those violins was just sold on auction.
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They Reckon This Photo Of A Sea Burial On The Titanic Will Sell For R80,000 [PIC]
01 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A haunting photograph has been uncovered from the possessions of an officer on board the Mackay Bennett that shows the victims of the disaster being buried at sea. Records show that 166 out of 306 victims’ bodies, which were collected by the Mackay Bennett, were buried at sea, but no images have been seen until now.
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Obscenely Rich Mystery Buyer Picks Up R275 Million Classic Ferrari, Casually Sets World Record
19 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some rich guy (or girl) just purchased a super rare 1967 Ferrari for $27,5 million (R279,034,843.84) and set a world record! The Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spider was sold on Saturday night in Monterey, California, and makes it the most expensive road car ever sold at an auction.
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You Can Own James Bond’s Submarine Car From The Spy Who Loved Me [PICS + VIDEO]
13 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
James Bond’s car from the 1977 classic, ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ has gone up for auction. But this is not just any car, it’s a fully-functional submarine car! Having racked up more screen-time than any other 007 car, this Lotus Espirt is a real collector’s item.
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Original Copy Of Schindler’s List Up For Auction On eBay With A Starting Price Of R29 Million
22 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It is believed that Oskar Schindler saved the lives of Jews that worked in his factories during World War II. The list detailing the Jewish refugees that Schindler saved has been placed on eBay for auction.
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Justin Bieber’s Cape Town Vest Sells For R32,600 On Auction
21 Jun 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
The vest we places on auction at bidorbuy.co.za has been successfully sold for R32,600. The winning bid was made by one Richard Meyer, from Blu Label Telecomms Ltd, Johannesburg.
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The Vest That Justin Bieber Wore At The Cape Town Concert Is Up For Grabs – ONLINE AUCTION
31 May 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Are you a Belieber? Because if you or your daughter are, then you better grab this once in a lifetime opportunity to have Justin Bieber’s DNA in your home. Just wait until you see this beautifully framed vest and drum sticks from his May concert…
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South Africa’s 25,5 Carat Blue Diamond Sells For A Quiet R160 Million
27 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This would be a pretty special anniversary present for any deserving lady. A rare blue diamond unearthed in the Cullinan mine in April 2013 has successfully been auctioned for R160 million.
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Malema’s Crib Auctions For R5,9 Million, Julius Says He’s Totally Cool With That
09 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Julius Malema’s Saxonwold house has been sold for R5,9 million. That’s six million bucks for a place with no roof. The expelled ANC Youth League Leader’s three story house went under the hammer to pay the R16 million bill he owes the SA Revenue Service. Check out Julius’ Twitter reaction
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Mystery South African Buys Greek Island Over The Phone
12 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
An unidentified millionaire made history yesterday by being the first South African to buy a Greek island for the not insignificant price of R34 million – and they did it over the phone!
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Director Of Virginity Auction Could Face Sex-Trafficking Crimes
30 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last week we told you about the beautiful Brazilian model who put her virginity up for auction. Now, the director of the documentary that facilitated the auction may be charged with sex-trafficking crimes.
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Beautiful Brazilian Woman Sells Virginity for R7million In Online Auction
25 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
A Brazilian woman who is trying to raise funds for her village has sold her virginity online for $780,000. The 20-year-old phys-ed student will be deflowered by a Japanese businessman. She argues that she is not a prostitute as she will only do this once. Follow link for full story, video and pics.
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Einstein’s “God Letter” Goes On Auction With $3 Million Opening Bid
05 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
A now famous, handwritten letter by world renowned physicist, Albert Einstein, is set to go on auction with an opening bid of $3 million. Why the high price? The letter offers exclusive insights into Einstein’s private thoughts, specifically his views on religion.
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FOR SALE: Original Robben Island Prison Cell Door [PICS]
27 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
As far as owning a piece of history goes, this prison cell door, from Robben Island – the institution infamous for the incarceration Nelson Mandela – is about as good as it gets. The cell door is still in the same condition it was when it was removed in 1996, and may even have imprisoned Mandela himself!
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Prince of Monaco’s Stunning Car Collection Up For Auction [GALLERY]
26 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today Prince Albert II will auction off 38 vehicles collected by his father – the late Prince Rainer III. The cars range from immaculate examples of a 1953 Cadillac and a 1950’s Bentley S1 through to a number of bargain basement models such as a Fiat 500 and a Citroen estate.
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WATCH: Carte Blanche Intercom Exchange With “Rael Levitt” – Was It Him?
21 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 21 Comments
https://youtu.be/ScIl6vpBHbA Last night’s episode of Carte Blanche showed Devi Govender trying to pin down the controversial ex-head of Auction Alliance, Rael Levitt. The hunt led Devi to the intercom at his Mouille Point residence. Derek Watts (narrating) was clear to point out that the accent of the person on the intercom seems to change midway, as they […]
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Vintage Leica Camera Sells For Record Price At Auction
14 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A vintage 1923 Leica camera went under this hammer this weekend, and shattered the record previously set for a camera. The auction was held at the Galerie Westlicht in Vienna, with the camera being sold to a buyer who has chosen to remain anonymous. But exactly how much did it go for?
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Khulubuse Auction: Sheriff Somehow “Misses” Khulubuse’s Fifteen Other Cars!
25 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Remember the auction of Khulubuse Zuma’s possessions we covered on Monday? Well, it appears Khulubuse Zuma has some more cars that the Sheriff of Verulam missed. Fifteen to be exact, hidden at a house owned by one of Zuma’s associates. We’ve got the details on the hidden luxury wheels, not to mention some more of Sarah Britten’s thoughts on the matter, after the jump!
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Going Going Gone! Khulubuse Zuma’s Possessions Go Under The Hammer [PICS]
23 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Downed mining magnate and Presidential nephew, Khulubuse Zuma’s belongings are on auction in Verulam, KZN. We’re following Sarah Britten (@anatinus) on Twitter to get the low down on the high price of Zuma’s luxury living. All our favourite tweets and pics, courtesy of Ms. Britten, after the jump!
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SA Art Brings In Big Money At London Auction
30 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Canvasses by lauded South African artists such as Irma Stern, William Kentridge, Gerard Sekoto and Francois Krige fetched over R3.5 million at an auction at Bonhams of London last week, highlighting a significant appreciation of interest in work by South African artists. We’ve got the full list of big sellers after the jump!
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Queen Victoria’s Undergarments Sold for £10 000
02 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Finally, there is a way for you to get into the Queen’s pants. A pair of rather fetching bloomers, framed in a delightful display case, have been sold on auction for the bargain price of only £10 000.
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John Lennon’s Tooth Up For Auction
19 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A tooth that used to reside in John Lennon’s mouth will be auctioned off next month. It is expected to fetch up to R130 000! Lennon gave it to his housekeeper’s daughter “as a souvenir” after he had pulled it out himself in his kitchen.
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Single Letter Domain Names Bought For Whopping £39 000 At Auction
03 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the latest auction by Nominet (a company which runs Britain’s web infrastructure), Facebook, Google and Mercedez Benz were among several big name companies which reportedly bid on single letter web addresses. The auction helped raise £3 million for the Nominet Trust, a charity that promotes safe internet access.
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200-Year-Old Shipwreck Champagne On Auction
30 May 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
You guys remember that shipwreck they found last year in the Baltic, with the 168 odd ancient-but-preserved bottles of champagne? Well I do. And they did. And now two of those fancy old champagne bottles are going on auction because why not?
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You Can Buy The Patron Saint Of Venereal Disease’s Head
26 May 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Heh. So apparently they’ve found skull of Saint Vitalis of Assisi, the patron saint of venereal diseases and, it’s going up for auction. Because what else would you do if you found it? Assisi won sainthood for performing miracles on those with bladder and genital disorders in 13th century Italy. Please buy his head.
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