6 most expensive eBay auctions ever

From Hollywood's diva Marilyn's crypt to sports legend Honus Wagner's cigarrete, here are the most expensive items auctioned on eBay.

6 most expensive eBay auctions ever

Take a look at these super exclusive list of the most expensive eBay auctions ever:

Gigayacht $170 million



In 2006, 4Yacht put up for auction what it called a 'gigayacht,' designed by famed naval architect Frank Mulder. It’s rumored that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was the lucky buyer for around $170 million. The yacht is said to include a theatre, 10 multi-level suites, a helicopter pad, and eight guest rooms.

Albert Einstein's "God letter" $3 million

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The letter, which was written shortly before Einstein's death, was sent to Jewish philosopher Erik Gutkind. The letter included Einstein's views that God did not exist and was sold on eBay for just over $3 million. It was sold to an anonymous bidder — there were only two bidders altogether — and included the envelope, stamp and postmark.

Crypt above Marilyn Monroe's $4.6 million



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In 2009, a woman named Elsie Poncher sold her husband's crypt in Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park cemetery. The bidding started at $500,000, and an anonymous bidder grabbed the coveted spot for $4.6 million. Unfortunately, the deal fell through and the bidder pulled out, saying he couldn't afford it

Action Comics #1 $3.2 million

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Last month, a pristine copy of Action Comics #1 sold on eBay for $3.2 million. It had a 99-cent starting bid. The comic was released in 1938, marking the first appearance of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Original Hollywood sign $450,400



In 2005, the original Hollywood sign (the one that said Hollywoodland) was sold on eBay for a little over $450,000. Nightclub owner Hank Berger bought the sign from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for around $10,000 . Berger then sold it to Dan Bliss in 2003, who put it up for auction for $300,000.

Honus Wagner cigarette card $1.1 million



This very rare card was issued in 1909 in a pack of cigarettes, and sold in 2000 for $1.1 million plus 15 per cent buyer's fee, which came out to around $1.27 million. It was the most paid for baseball card at the time.


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