Author Archives: Serena Makofsky

Fashionably French and fabulously expensive

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Serena Makofsky

French antiques are causing a stir on eBay. Today’s remarkable listings in question were hot items for the European aristocracy and were a centuries-old version of Paris Fashion Week. Continue reading →

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An amazing G.I. Joe toy for $5,000

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Serena Makofsky

Way back in 1987, Hasbro broke the mold, releasing the expensive and gigantic G.I. Joe Defiant playset. Today’s listing gets you the item in pristine condition, still sealed in its box, for a mere $5,000. Continue reading →

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A ’66 classic car: Your ultimate Triumph

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Serena Makofsky

Get out your racing gloves. Today’s ’66 roadster bears the nickname “zest” and is hip enough that we expect Don Draper to be driving one of these in a future season of “Mad Men.” Continue reading →

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Own the bike of a champion

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Serena Makofsky

Now you can cycle like a champion, even if you’re just cruising on the sidewalk on your way to the store. Today’s featured item is a rare personal bike once owned by Italian cyclist Argentin Moreno. Spettacolare! Continue reading →

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