MUGI – My Unique Gift Idea

Share.. As I recently wrote, 2010 was a huge year for art. Sotheby’s auctioned off $4.3 billion, that’s up 87% from 2009′s $2.3 billion; while, Christie’s sold $5 billion, last year, which is 51.5% more than the $3.3 from the prior year. 1,256 Warhols sold at auction last year, adding up to a combined $367 [...]

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Share..Outstanding rarity, beauty and historical significance are among the factors which are known to drive collectors to compete furiously for art, antiques and collectibles at auctions. Sentimental value and investment purposes also motivate some buyers. Amidst a painful a global recession, the wealthiest collectors in the world sent segments of the auction market to amazing [...]

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Share..When I was young I had a habit of picking dirty and odd objects up off of the street, which happened to catch my curiosity. My mother would slap me on the hand and say, “Don’t be a garbage collector.” For years I heeded her advice, until I discovered a new shopper’s secret. Recently I [...]

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