The winner's curse: "The winner of an auction tends to be one of those who form the highest estimate of an item's value — and hence one of those most at risk of overpaying."
Why auction winners are losers
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Original E.T. puppet looks like Dollar Tree bootleg, Sotheby's wants $900,000
Look, we get why Spielberg's beloved alien puppet is a piece of cinema history heading to Sotheby's auction block for an eye-watering $900,000. But holy mother of Reese's Pieces, have… READ THE REST
Sotheby's auctions artifacts from Lynch's Dune and other SF oddities
Sotheby's is auctioning some striking props from David Lynch's cursed but cult favorite 1984 film of Dune, among other artifacts of screen science fiction and fantasy. Pictured above is an… READ THE REST
E.T. the extraterrestrial could land in your living room for $1 million
ET could go home, your home. One of the three original body models of ET used in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film is headed to the auction block next month. It's… READ THE REST
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Save time and money with this $20 Sam's Club membership
TL;DR: Score a 1-year Sam's Club membership for just $20 (reg. $50) through March 12. Ready to start saving on everyday items? If you're looking to stretch your dollar a little further, this… READ THE REST
Save on these bedtime-ready wireless earbuds — now just $26
TL;DR: Get a good night's sleep with the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds, now for only $25.99 (reg. $34.99). Ready to drift off to sleep listening to your favorite content?… READ THE REST