by Jason Saarm | May 19, 2026 | Auctions, Collectibles
Walk through the major auction catalogues of 2026 and a pattern emerges immediately. The lots that generate the most heat, the highest bids, and the most breathless coverage are not simply rare objects. They are stories. They are lives made tangible — the carefully...
by Jason Saarm | Jan 9, 2026 | Auctions, Collectibles, Comic, Fine Art, Memorabilia, Sports, Trading Cards, Watches
2025 was a defining year in the world of high-end collectibles, marked by extraordinary sales that not only turned heads but also reflected deeper shifts in collecting trends, global wealth, and investment strategy. From museum-worthy fine art to iconic sports...
by Bluewater Insurance | Jul 14, 2021 | Auctions, Collectibles, PSA, Sports, Trading Cards
The lone copy of the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53 graded PSA Mint 9 sold for $4,212,000 early Sunday morning as part of an eight-figure collection of sports cards and memorabilia sold through Memory Lane Inc. The Ruth card was the kingpin of more than 900 lots in the...
by Bluewater Insurance | Jun 15, 2021 | Auctions, Collectibles, Comic
Pedigreed trove of Golden Age comics purchased directly off newsstands could fetch $10M. A collection of Golden Age comic books in pristine condition was assembled by a young boy who grew up, went to war and never returned. For decades, the books were kept safe by the...
by Bluewater Insurance | Apr 9, 2021 | Auctions, Fine Art, NFT
Until October, the most Mike Winkelmann — the digital artist known as Beeple — had ever sold a print for was $100. Today, an NFT of his work sold for $69 million at Christie’s. The sale positions him “among the top three most valuable living artists,” according to the...
by Bluewater Insurance | Mar 31, 2021 | Auctions, Numismatic
Trading cards aren’t the only collectibles shattering records these days. A gold coin dating back to the 19th century just set a brand new auction standard. Last week, an historic 1822 Half Eagle with a face value of $5 sold for $8.4 million at auction, according...
