10 Most Expensive things sold online 2023
Fact number ten on our list is Ian Usher from the United States. In 2008, he became the talk of the world when he put his life up for sale on America's largest shopping website, eBay. Ian had recently divorced his wife, and according to American law, she took half of his money as she left. Frustrated with life, Ian went to the extent of advertising that he was selling whatever was left in his life. In fact, he was determined to start his life anew. He sold his house, car, motorcycle, and other belongings for $390,000, which is approximately nine crore Pakistani rupees. With the money, he left America, traveled to multiple countries, and then wrote two books that sold in the millions, earning him more money than before.
Fact number nine, we have a Ferrari sports car priced at one million dollars. This Ferrari on our list is not an ordinary one; it's the Enzo Ferrari, the most expensive model among Ferrari cars, with only three hundred ninety-nine units made to date. In 2002, someone placed an online bid for Enzo Ferrari, and the bidding, which started at just one hundred dollars, ended up at one million dollars within three days, making it approximately thirty-nine crore Pakistani rupees. In 2002, it became a world record, being the most expensive thing ever sold in the online auction world.
Fact number 8, Bridgeville Town, California, priced at $1.8 million. While you might have seen online clothing, cars, and even houses being sold, have you ever witnessed an entire town being sold online? Bridgeville is a small town in the American state of California, spreading over 68 acres. It has a river flowing through it, and it even has its own postal code. In 2002, the record for the online sale of an entire town was broken when Bridgeville came online for auction, specifically for online action. An unknown buyer placed the highest bid, offering $1.8 million, and with that, they bought the entire town.
Fact number 7, a lunch date with Warren Buffett, priced at $2.62 million. You probably know that the world's famous and wealthy individuals, or let's say the most important people, value their time highly and don't engage in idle chit-chat with just anyone. That's why, in 2011, the world's biggest stock investor and the current world's richest person, Warren Buffett, had a lunch date auctioned off. Someone rich bid $2.62 million for this lunch date. In reality, whatever money came from this lunch date was meant for charity for homeless people. Having a meal with the world's largest stock investor, Warren Buffett, means you can ask him anything related to your business, seek advice, or even ask, 'Uncle John, I also want to earn ten million dollars a day like you.' Perhaps, that's why someone already wealthy bid $2.62 million
Fact number 6, Action Comic Number One, priced at $3.2 million. In our list, at number 6, we have a novel – an action comic primarily known for its significance. Nearly ninety years ago, the stories from this comic laid the foundation for many multi-billion-dollar Hollywood film characters we see today. This novel was the very first in its series, the number one novel, and its importance is immense because it introduced the mention of Superman for the first time in the world. In the year 1938, during the Action Comic era, this novel was sold for one cent, which is equivalent to three rupees. In a bid placed during an auction in 2014, someone bought it for $3.2 million.
Fact number five, the Dynasty Vase, valued at $3.3 million. In today's modern world, many people have a deep love for their heritage and culture, going to great lengths to preserve and celebrate it. The Shin Dynasty in Japan is one of the oldest families, with roots dating back years. While our Mughal Dynasty ended in decadence, leaving the world empty-handed, it remains a rich and powerful family today. When a rare artifact related to this dynasty was discovered, the family made every effort to acquire it. Someone associated with this dynasty, in an auction, placed the highest bid of $3.3 million, making it the most expensive bid ever.
Fact Number four, the Gulfstream G650, priced at $9.2 million. In today's world, where the wealthiest people dislike standing in long queues at airport terminals, a flourishing market for private jets has emerged. The Gulfstream G650, the world's most famous company for building private jets, starts at $100 million. A private jet rental company in the U.S., in 2001, put up their used Gulfstream G650 for online auction. An aviation company in India, bidding the highest at $9.4 million, acquired this private jet.
Fact Number three, Edward Hopper's 'Automat,' priced at $9.6 million. In the 21st century, money and dollars have evolved in various forms; you don't necessarily have to have millions in your bank account to be considered wealthy. Today's affluent individuals invest in valuable books, watches, cars, and ancient art pieces. After some time, they sell these investments at a profit. Among the most expensive items sold online in the world, at the third spot, is a painting created by the famous artist Edward Hopper. Known as 'Automat,' this painting is part of a set of twelve renowned paintings. Created in 1927, this painting has been sold several times in the past seventy years. In 2012, it was auctioned once again, and a wealthy buyer acquired it for $96.9 million.
Fact number two, the Codex Leicester, valued at $30.8 million. On our list, at number two, is a book that holds the distinction of being the most expensive one ever sold in the world. The Codex Leicester, authored by the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci, was written in 1510. This book, spanning several pages,
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