Auctions

Science

Come On NASA, Don’t Be A Dick

9:00AM January 7, 2012 | Jesus Diaz

Last November, Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell sold the page from the Lunar Module System Activation Checklist that contains the calculations that saved his near-fatal mission. It got $US388,375 at Heritage Auctions. Now NASA has stopped the sale. More »


Computing

Someone Is Paying $US3000 For This Tiny PC

2:21AM January 6, 2012 | Jamie Condliffe

What is this, the 1990s? No, not really. The computer in question is one of the first from Raspberry Pi. It’s a tiny PC on a single circuit board — and the proceeds from its sale will help encourage kids to code. More »


Geek Out

Want A Secret Jet Canopy? $620,238 On eBay

3:00PM December 26, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Back in the 80s, the United States Navy wanted a stealth aircraft to replace the A-6 Intruder. McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics came up with an ultra-secret flying wing design, an alien-looking aircraft called the A-12 Avenger II. It never flew. More »


Online

The Dumbest Apple Product Ever Sold On eBay

3:20AM December 10, 2011 | Mat Honan

If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of person who has every single product ever built by Apple, no matter how impractical or expensive, it’s your lucky day. More »


Gadgets

Lunchtime Deals: Huge Grays Online TV And PC Auction

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12:00PM December 2, 2011 | Nick Broughall

Grays Online doesn’t quite have the same massive userbase as eBay, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bargains to be had. The auction site has just launched a $5 million PC and TV sale, with auctions starting at $9 and ending every day for the next couple of weeks. Lots of bargain potential here if you’re diligent! [Grays Online]


Gadgets

Dr Kevorkian’s Suicide Machine Is For Sale

5:00AM October 21, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Whether or not you agreed with his values, Dr Kevorkian’s assisted suicide device is a historical artifact of sorts. Which is why the New York Institute of Technology is auctioning off his patient helping/killing gear. Honey, you shouldn’t have! More »


Cars

Buy One Of The DeLorean Time Machines From Back To The Future

11:50AM October 17, 2011 | Casey Chan

Profiles in History is auctioning off over a 100 Back to the Future props but the one that’s got me — and about the entire rest of the world — shaking in my boots is the DeLorean used in Back to the Future III. It’s one of only seven DeLoreans used throughout the entire series. More »


Geek Out

Fancy Owning Nicolas Cage’s Copy Of Action Comics #1?

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11:00AM October 17, 2011 | Alex Kidman

You’ll need a little bit more than pocket change to afford one of the rarest comics in existence, once owned by one of Hollywood’s strangest leading men. More »


Geek Out

The Nike Air Mag Is Selling For About $US6000 A Pair

7:40AM September 13, 2011 | Casey Chan

The Nike Air Mag, a shoe I dreamt of wearing as a kid and can only dream of buying today, are being auctioned off for the search for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. They’re selling for $US6142 a pair. More »


Geek Out

Go Gorge Yourself On Battlestar Galactica Props Right Now

5:45AM August 25, 2011 | Kyle Wagner

Ever wanted to own an actual Cyclon? Of course you did, and this might be your best chance. The Official Battlestar Galactica Props and Costumes Auction has a ton of set-used pieces up for grabs. More »