Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the gadgets bought at auctions held by our WorthPoint Trade Companions. We thought it could be an ideal thought for him to pick out a few of his favourite bought gadgets and clarify why these gross sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is a superb technique to find out about shopping for and promoting traits in our business. We wish to empower you to purchase and promote with confidence. Check out his ideas on just a few of our companions’ latest gross sales.
On October 28, 2025, WorthPoint added 357,524 gadgets to its Value Information, totaling $27,068,999.89 in worth, with a mean lot worth of $75.71.
Magic Playing cards Are a Hit
Hake’s made a robust exhibiting with their October 28 sale devoted fully to Magic: The Gathering playing cards, which totaled $286,405 throughout 287 tons. It was shocking to see Hake’s focus solely on Magic playing cards, however it indicators how this market is gaining legitimacy as Pokémon costs proceed to soar and demand for classic card artwork grows. The highest 5 tons had been both artist proofs or uncut sheets, making them notably uncommon and fascinating. The best-selling merchandise was a 1993 Collector’s Version artist proof uncut sheet of widespread playing cards, which bought for $14,927. Altogether, the highest 5 tons introduced in roughly $50,000, whereas the median worth level remained approachable at $266.81—a pleasant stability between high-end collectors and informal fans.
A Strong Deal
Pianos are notoriously tough to promote, even lovely antiques or high-end fashions like Steinways. I can relate—I inherited an previous upright piano in my New Hampshire barn again in 1985, and regardless of transferring it throughout the nation a number of instances, it stayed with me as a result of it was excellent for the youngsters to study on. Nonetheless, with regards to the resale market, even a Steinway grand can battle to discover a purchaser. That’s why it was spectacular to see CTBids promote a 1925 Steinway & Sons Mannequin M Grand Piano for $6,852.26. The piano, completed in what’s believed to be its unique satin walnut, nonetheless performed superbly and retained that wealthy Steinway tone regardless of its age. Contemplating one other Mannequin M from the identical period is listed on-line for $58,000, I’d say this was fairly a strong deal for an almost 100-year-old instrument—although I’ll allow you to be the choose.
Collector-Worthy
A pristine copy of The Joker #1 comedian ebook bought at Ewbank’s for $834.61, making it a standout piece within the sale. Graded a formidable 9.6 by CGC, this 1975 subject marked the primary solo sequence for the long-lasting villain. This subject featured basic cowl artwork by Dick Giordano, together with appearances by Catwoman, the Riddler, and the Penguin. Whereas costs for this comedian have dipped barely lately—beforehand reaching as much as $2,000 at Goldin—it stays a robust long-term funding at this grade. The copy confirmed solely minor creases famous by graders, with clear, off-white to white pages, making it a collector-worthy instance of a key Bronze Age DC subject. For followers of Batman’s most well-known nemesis, this comedian stays a priceless and visually placing piece of historical past.
Right now’s Shock
Within the “I’ve to see it to consider it” class, Appletree Auctions delivered some of the shocking gross sales of the week—a classic Vacationer Residence signal from Three Maples that bought for $1,836. the marketplace for vintage signage is pink sizzling when one thing like this sparks such fierce bidding. The picket and glass signal, initially electrical however now lacking its wiring, measured 32″ x 9″ x 35″ and even had cracks on either side of the decrease panel. Regardless of its situation, collectors clearly noticed allure and nostalgia in its weathered attraction. I’ve to confess, I’m shaking my head a bit on this one—if somebody needs to supply that a lot for my previous antiques signal from New Hampshire, I’m open for enterprise! It appears the pattern of “Signal Mania” is formally alive and nicely.
Will Seippel is the founder, president, and CEO of WorthPoint. Will has been an avid collector since 1974 and vendor of nearly all issues vintage—with an emphasis on ephemera— since 1984. He’s additionally the creator and founding father of HIP, an internet site dedicated to recording the perfect of the world’s historical past that has been saved on movie.
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