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US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices
New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.
US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices
New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.
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28% Bias Score
\$14 Million Art Valuation Error Triggers 40% Tax Penalty
The WT Art Partnership's \$26 million charitable deduction claim for a painting was reduced to \$12 million by the Tax Court, resulting in a 40% penalty due to unqualified appraisers, highlighting the stringent valuation rules for art donations.
\$14 Million Art Valuation Error Triggers 40% Tax Penalty
The WT Art Partnership's \$26 million charitable deduction claim for a painting was reduced to \$12 million by the Tax Court, resulting in a 40% penalty due to unqualified appraisers, highlighting the stringent valuation rules for art donations.
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52% Bias Score
Labubu x Vans Collaboration Drives Collectible Toy Resale Market
A limited-edition Vans x Labubu collaboration is being auctioned on eBay for nearly \$10,000, highlighting the collectible toy's escalating value due to scarcity and viral fame, mirroring previous collectible crazes like Beanie Babies.
Labubu x Vans Collaboration Drives Collectible Toy Resale Market
A limited-edition Vans x Labubu collaboration is being auctioned on eBay for nearly \$10,000, highlighting the collectible toy's escalating value due to scarcity and viral fame, mirroring previous collectible crazes like Beanie Babies.
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44% Bias Score
Corinthian Big Heads Convention Marks Resurgence in Collectible Football Figures
A recent convention in Chelmsford, Essex, reunited 200 collectors of Corinthian Big Heads, celebrating 30 years since their launch in 1995. The event, organized by the Corinthian Collectors Club (CCC), reflects a hobby fueled by nostalgia, community, and the unique value of these collectible figures...
Corinthian Big Heads Convention Marks Resurgence in Collectible Football Figures
A recent convention in Chelmsford, Essex, reunited 200 collectors of Corinthian Big Heads, celebrating 30 years since their launch in 1995. The event, organized by the Corinthian Collectors Club (CCC), reflects a hobby fueled by nostalgia, community, and the unique value of these collectible figures...
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24% Bias Score
Luxury Watch Auctions Defy Retail Slump
Major luxury watch auctions are set for early June in New York, featuring rare pieces like Al Capone's pocket watch at Sotheby's, a Rolex Daytona at Phillips, and a historically significant Patek Philippe at Christie's, defying recent retail sales slumps.
Luxury Watch Auctions Defy Retail Slump
Major luxury watch auctions are set for early June in New York, featuring rare pieces like Al Capone's pocket watch at Sotheby's, a Rolex Daytona at Phillips, and a historically significant Patek Philippe at Christie's, defying recent retail sales slumps.
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44% Bias Score
Deadline for Dutch Guilder Exchange Approaches: Millions of Guilders Remain Unreturned
Dutch citizens have until May 1, 2025 to exchange 5 and 25 guilder banknotes at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), after which an estimated €54 million worth of unreturned banknotes will no longer be exchangeable, though some may be worth considerably more to collectors.
Deadline for Dutch Guilder Exchange Approaches: Millions of Guilders Remain Unreturned
Dutch citizens have until May 1, 2025 to exchange 5 and 25 guilder banknotes at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), after which an estimated €54 million worth of unreturned banknotes will no longer be exchangeable, though some may be worth considerably more to collectors.
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44% Bias Score
East German Classic Cars See Dramatic Value Increase
Classic East German cars, such as the Trabant and Wartburg, have seen their value more than double since 2018, with pristine Trabant 601 models fetching up to €7,000 and Wartburg 353 models reaching almost €10,000, driven by collector interest and cultural appreciation.
East German Classic Cars See Dramatic Value Increase
Classic East German cars, such as the Trabant and Wartburg, have seen their value more than double since 2018, with pristine Trabant 601 models fetching up to €7,000 and Wartburg 353 models reaching almost €10,000, driven by collector interest and cultural appreciation.
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44% Bias Score
McDonald's Japan Pokémon Promotion Ends Early Due to Scalping and Waste".
A Pokémon card promotion in McDonald's Japan ended early due to excessive demand, resulting in significant food waste and scalping, contrasting with Japan's image of cleanliness.
McDonald's Japan Pokémon Promotion Ends Early Due to Scalping and Waste".
A Pokémon card promotion in McDonald's Japan ended early due to excessive demand, resulting in significant food waste and scalping, contrasting with Japan's image of cleanliness.
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48% Bias Score
Record-Breaking \$10.1 Million Sale of Jane Birkin's Original Birkin Bag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin bag prototype sold for $10.1 million (€8.6 million) at auction in Paris, setting a new record for the most expensive handbag ever sold, reflecting a surge in the value of rare luxury second-hand items.
Record-Breaking \$10.1 Million Sale of Jane Birkin's Original Birkin Bag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin bag prototype sold for $10.1 million (€8.6 million) at auction in Paris, setting a new record for the most expensive handbag ever sold, reflecting a surge in the value of rare luxury second-hand items.
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52% Bias Score
Bill Koch Auctions 8,000 Bottles of Rare Wine for Nearly $15 Million
American businessman Bill Koch is auctioning nearly 8,000 bottles of fine wine, including rare vintages of Petrus, Mouton Rothschild, and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, at Christie's in New York from June 12th to 14th, for an estimated \$15 million, reflecting the enduring allure of rare wines despite...
Bill Koch Auctions 8,000 Bottles of Rare Wine for Nearly $15 Million
American businessman Bill Koch is auctioning nearly 8,000 bottles of fine wine, including rare vintages of Petrus, Mouton Rothschild, and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, at Christie's in New York from June 12th to 14th, for an estimated \$15 million, reflecting the enduring allure of rare wines despite...
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40% Bias Score
Labubu Doll Sales Halted After Fan Fights
Pop Mart temporarily halted UK sales of its viral Labubu dolls following reports of customer fights and safety concerns at its 16 stores, impacting fans who had queued for hours, with some witnessing violence and a store worker fighting a customer; the company plans to implement a new fairer sales s...
Labubu Doll Sales Halted After Fan Fights
Pop Mart temporarily halted UK sales of its viral Labubu dolls following reports of customer fights and safety concerns at its 16 stores, impacting fans who had queued for hours, with some witnessing violence and a store worker fighting a customer; the company plans to implement a new fairer sales s...
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64% Bias Score
Sotheby's UFO-Themed Watch Auction Nets $1.6 Million
Sotheby's Geneva 'Area_51' auction, a UFO-themed watch sale held April 3rd, saw a F.P. Journe watch sell for $238,425, contributing to a total of $1.6 million in sales with nearly a third of buyers under 40.
Sotheby's UFO-Themed Watch Auction Nets $1.6 Million
Sotheby's Geneva 'Area_51' auction, a UFO-themed watch sale held April 3rd, saw a F.P. Journe watch sell for $238,425, contributing to a total of $1.6 million in sales with nearly a third of buyers under 40.
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44% Bias Score
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