Auction
Coverage of Auction in the Nexus archive.
- India’s New Auction Passes Sensex Expiry Test After Chaotic Week
The first weekly expiry for India’s BSE Sensex Index under a new closing-price methodology passed largely without disruption. This outcome eased concerns after the mechanism had experienced a turbulent debut earlier in the week.
- NYC Transit auctions MetroCard vending machines: Here's how to place a bid
New York City Transit is auctioning MetroCard vending machines. Online bidding is now live through August 19.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal belongings fetch thousands at Kentucky auction
Over 70 personal items of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders were auctioned in Shelbyville, Kentucky, attracting collectors nationwide and online bidders interested in fast-food history. The auction generated significant interest and sold items for thousands of dollars.
- Lewis Hamilton's father makes £2.9m selling 27 of his classic cars at auction
Lewis Hamilton's father sold 27 classic cars at auction for £2.9 million. The sale highlights a significant financial transaction involving automotive collectibles.
- $15M Vermont estate with underground tunnel and ‘secret rooms’ goes up for auction
A luxurious Vermont mansion featuring a climate-controlled underground tunnel, reinforced concrete vault, and secret rooms is being auctioned with no minimum bid or reserve.
- $33M Wine Country estate that ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek owned for 37 years set for auction
Alex Trebek owned a $33M Wine Country estate for 37 years. The ranch is set for auction, offering the next owner a chance to preserve Trebek's real estate legacy while creating a new chapter.
- He spotted a sports relic in the thrift store. It’s about to make him rich.
An Oregon teenager found a sports relic for $3 in a thrift store bin. The relic is expected to fetch $250,000 at auction.
- Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony to sell massive collection of 27 classic cars in auction haul worth over £3million
Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony is selling a collection of 27 classic cars in an auction valued at over £3 million. The sale highlights a significant asset liquidation.
- A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
RMS Titanic Inc. plans to auction over 100 artifacts from the Titanic wreckage, but the U.S. government, represented by NOAA, opposes the sale, claiming it violates legal obligations. The company, which holds exclusive salvage rights, previously agreed to display items in museums but now seeks to sell them to fund explorations, facing prior court opposition.
- Vehicle crashes into Chester home; seven inside escape injury
A vehicle crashed into a home in Chester, but all seven people inside escaped injury. The vehicle involved was a former law enforcement vehicle purchased at auction.
- Decomposing bodies of 2 men found in vehicle bought at Harris County, Texas auction
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County, Texas. The vehicle had been purchased at a Harris County auction. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the discovery.
- Ministers seek to limit costs of next UK offshore wind round
UK ministers aim to limit costs in the next offshore wind auction, with price being a central factor. The government is defending its clean power strategy through this initiative.
- Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather bag fails to sell at auction
A lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather handbag, promoted as the 'world's first T. rex leather product,' failed to find a buyer at auction. The item's authenticity as dinosaur leather was questioned, with the article posing if it was more chicken than dinosaur.
- Last of the Saabs: Seven cars from brand's shuttered factory in Sweden sell at auction for £80,000
Seven Saab cars from the brand's shuttered factory in Sweden were sold at auction for £80,000.
- Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Falls After Auction Sees Firm Demand
The Japan 10-year bond yield declined following an auction that demonstrated strong demand. This indicates investor confidence in Japanese government bonds.
- Japan’s Two-Year Bond Yield Rises After Lukewarm Auction
Japan's two-year bond yield increased following a lukewarm auction, indicating weaker demand for government securities.
- Private island with off-grid cabin on sale for nearly $470K
A private remote island featuring a single off-grid cabin and wildlife is being sold at auction for $468,844. The property offers a secluded lifestyle for buyers seeking isolation and self-sufficiency.
- A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction
A 17th-century astrolabe, considered a 'supercomputer' and possibly the largest in existence, once owned by Indian royalty, is set to be auctioned. The device, which has never been exhibited before, is an astronomical computer with historical significance.
- Crypto Faithful Wins Memecoin Lunch with Trump for $500
Morten Christensen, a crypto enthusiast, won a lunch with Donald Trump by auctioning a memecoin for $500. The event took place near The White House, highlighting the intersection of cryptocurrency and political figures.
- Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000
A life jacket from the RMS Titanic, worn by a surviving passenger, was auctioned for 670,000 pounds (over $900,000). The artifact's sale highlights its historical significance and high value in the collector market.