REVEALING EBAY'S 20 MOST EXPENSIVE PURCHASES OF 2018

[castlemagicmemories]

This article is from Dec 26 and a search has determined it has not been discussed.

Perhaps this ties in with Devin Wenig's statement that he wants to get as far away from Amazon as he can?

Revealing eBay’s 20 Most Expensive Purchases of 2018

By: eBay News Team

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High-end timepieces, supercars and collectible sports memorabilia among 2018 most expensive sales on eBay.

You know the saying “there’s something for everyone?” Well, that rings true for even the most high-end of shoppers, even when that perfect gift comes with a over-the-top price tag. In 2018, some of the highest ticket items sold on eBay rang up between $145k to more than $3 million. These top item investments ranged everything from high-end timepieces to supercars. And, some of the super pricey purchases include fine jewelry, automobiles, collectible sports memorabilia, and even a helicopter!

But 2018’s highest-priced transaction was actually for good: eBay’s annual Power Lunch with Warren Buffett benefitting GLIDE, a charity with the mission of breaking the cycles of poverty and marginalization. This year’s exclusive lunch with the billionaire fetched $3.3M.

Hungry for more? Here’s a snapshot of some of 2018’s most expensive and remarkable purchases on eBay.

20 Most Expensive Purchases of 2018:

1. Lunch with Warren Buffett to Benefit GLIDE (eBay for Charity): $3,300,100
2. Patek Philippe Grand Complications Watch: $535,499.99
3. 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce: $499,900
4. 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: $470,000
5. 2009 Mike Trout Draft Pick Baseball Card: $400,000
6. 2015 Lamborghini Aventador: $362,000
7. 2018 Ferrari 488: $339,000
8. 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider: $329,998
9. 2016 McLaren 675LT Coupe: $325,800
10. 2013 Robinson R-44 Raven II Helicopter: $325,200
11. 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe: $319,900
12. 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: $319,000
13. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach S 650 Cabriolet: $318,000
14. 2000 Tom Brady Championship Ticket: $250,000
15. 2003-04 LeBron James Basketball Card: $250,000
16. Ralph Togel Gold Masterpiece: $200,000
17. Captain America Comic #1: $175,200
18. 1952 Mickey Mantle & 1941 Joe DiMaggio Baseball Cards: $152,000
19. Richard Mille RM11 Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold Titanium Watch: $148,000
20. Action Comics #1 (1st appearance of Superman & Lois Lane): $145,655

Most Expensive Watches of 2018

Rare and vintage timepieces ranging from $90k to more than half a million dollars are featured amongst the most expensive watches bought on eBay this year.

1. Patek Philippe Grand Complications Watch: $535,499.99
2. Richard Mille RM11 Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold Titanium Watch: $148,000.00
3. Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Platinum Watch: $145,000.00
4. F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Platinum Manual Wind Mens Strap Watch: $120,000
5. Vintage Rolex GMT Master Automatic Mens Watch: $91,201.99

Most Expensive Entertainment Memorabilia of 2018

This year’s top items included two iconic pieces of clothing owned and worn by the King of Pop, in addition to an original 1977 set piece from Star Wars.

1. Ash vs. Evil Dead Screen Used Necronomicon Exmortis SS 3: $35,100
2. Original Teddy Bear “Tiger” Used on MASH: $22,400
3. Original First Printing Hendrix/Rick Griffin BG-105 Flying Eyeball Poster: $21,000
4. Michael Jackson Owned & Worn Black Military Jacket: $20,000
5. Michael Jackson Owned & Worn Crystal Glove Bad Tour: $19,000
6. Beatles Signed Photograph: 1961 portrait of the original Fab Four's first shoot: $18,500
7. Film-Used & Screen-Shot Piece of Death Star - Star Wars 1977: $16,200
8. Original Oct. 18, 1902 University of Michigan vs. Notre Dame Football Program: $16,100

Most Expensive Handbags of 2018

Hermes dominates the most expensive handbags bought on eBay in 2018, featuring Birkins galore in a variety of colors, ranging from $30k to nearly $80k.

1. Hermes Birkin Bag Olive Green, Porosus Crocodile Sz 40: $79,000
2. Hermes Birkin Bag Beton, Porosus Crocodile Sz 35: $69,995
3. Hermes Birkin Bag Amethyst, Porosus Crocodile Sz 35: $49,915
4. Hermes Birkin Bag Matte Blue, Brighton Crocodile Sz 35: $39,500
5. Hermes Birkin Bag Shiny Blue, Crocodile Sz 25: $36,000
6. Hermes Constance Verso Bag, Alligator Sz 24: $35,000
7. Hermes Birkin Bag Blue Iris, Ostrich Sz 35: $34,950
8. Hermes Birkin Bag Emerald Green, Exotic Crocodile Sz 30: $32,000

Most Expensive Sports Cards & Collectibles of 2018

From the Lebron Effect to investments in iconic or modern day players, rare sports cards from Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio to Tom Brady and Lebron James are some of this year’s most expensive sports cards and collectibles sold on the marketplace.

1. 2009 Mike Trout Draft Pick Baseball Card: $400,000
2. 2000 Tom Brady Championship Ticket: $250,000
3. 2003-04 LeBron James Basketball Card: $250,000
4. 1952 Mickey Mantle & 1941 Joe DiMaggio Baseball Cards: $152,000
5. 1993 Magic The Gathering MTG Alpha Black Lotus R Power 9: $89,672

Data is from eBay purchases globally from 1/1/18 - 12/12/18.

[suande-87]

Well now the counterfeiters know the best items to fake lol

[adkhighker]

Interesting, thanks for posting the list. The ones most interesting to me would be the watches and also the prices of some of the comics. I've had a few decent scores on watches, but nothing ever close to the home run prices like what's on that list. 

I wonder if anyone keeps track of the top 20 least expensive purchases, like if something weighing 200 pounds with free shipping that sold for 1 cent and had to be shipped cross country.   Net profit:  minus $525.    I'd hate to be on that list! 

[dentalsales4u]

I have some autographed football cards from the late 80's.
I wonder if they're worth anything???
I would have to get them certified, but if they're worth a lot, I could do that lol

[northwoodstreasured]

Yes link posted on Jan 1st in this post

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Revealing-eBay-s-20-Most-Expensive-Purchases-of-2018/m-p/29337...

[dirk12955]

I find it really hard to believe that I didn't make it onto that list.

[castlemagicmemories]

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@northwoodstreasured wrote:

Yes link posted on Jan 1st in this post

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Revealing-eBay-s-20-Most-Expensive-Purchases-of-2018/m-p/29337...

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Interesting.  I'm not sure why you checked that but I'm sorry as that never came up in a Board search for this exact title.  I don't know if you checked that thread, but I did and there was only one response.  I didn't see the thread on that date or thereafter so perhaps it had already disappeared.  Perhaps people didn't want to click on the link, I have found that to be true at times.

Thank you for your observation.

[Anonymous]

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@northwoodstreasured wrote:

Yes link posted on Jan 1st in this post

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Revealing-eBay-s-20-Most-Expensive-Purchases-of-2018/m-p/29337...

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I was going to say the same thing. I saw the original post a week ago but didn't reply because it's the same kind of stuff on the list every year - lunch with Warren Buffett, cars, baseball cards, Birkin bags, etc.

[castlemagicmemories]

I think you just missed it.  Maybe next year?

[eleanor*rigby]

I recognized the subject/article, too.

That's okay. It happens. You could self-report the duplicate thread if you wanted to, I believe, using the "Report Inappropriate Content" link at the three dots/Options link at the top right-hand corner of your post. It's your prerogative to do so.

[castlemagicmemories]

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@adkhighker wrote:

Interesting, thanks for posting the list. The ones most interesting to me would be the watches and also the prices of some of the comics. I've had a few decent scores on watches, but nothing ever close to the home run prices like what's on that list. 

I wonder if anyone keeps track of the top 20 least expensive purchases, like if something weighing 200 pounds with free shipping that sold for 1 cent and had to be shipped cross country.   Net profit:  minus $525.    I'd hate to be on that list! 

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You're welcome, I'm glad you found it interesting.  The prices are phenomenal, to be sure!  Very expensive watches and comic books.  Maybe one of your items will hit that list for this year.  That would be great.

[castlemagicmemories]

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@dentalsales4u wrote:
I have some autographed football cards from the late 80's.
I wonder if they're worth anything???
I would have to get them certified, but if they're worth a lot, I could do that lol

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I hope your cards are worth something, and I am glad you were inspired by this article.  

[castlemagicmemories]

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@suande-87 wrote:
Well now the counterfeiters know the best items to fake lol

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That's a scary thought!

[pjcdn2005]

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@dirk12955 wrote:
I find it really hard to believe that I didn't make it onto that list.

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How much do you cost?

[gracieallen01]

Gee, it's too bad I don't trust ebay to list my 18k gold w/lapis face, Roy King 1970's watch.  Sounds like watches did fairly well. 

Were there any notes about whether the sales were completed - without problem(s) or returns?