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And the Winner Is….#3

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:46:56 +0000

It was nothing like the storage auctions we see on TV. But we have a winner. It took 20 days and 6 bidders to get a new owner for the James F. Battin Federal Building in Downtown Billings. The winning bid announced yesterday by bidder #3 – it finished at $3,275,000. Not too bad for [...]

Welcome Back…

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:12:51 +0000

They’re back! The Sweetheart Bakery in Billings closed last fall during a nationwide strike against the Hostess Brands. But like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, delivery of the tasty treats is scheduled to resume today after re-opening under new ownership. Great news for all twinkie, ding dong and cupcake fans! United States Bakery inc. [...]

Good Time @ Montana Mardi Gras

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:34:54 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I got my first invite to a ‘social’ function in Billings. The event was Montana Mardi Gras, the big fundraiser for the Billings Food Bank. What a great night! I have to say, the people who put the event on did a great job of replicating the music and food of New Orleans

Ka-Pow! Wished We Would Have Known

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:08:32 +0000

If only we knew the original 1966 Batmobile was up for sale. I’m sure Papa Bear would have sprung for this as a 20th anniversary present for K-Bear! Read about the sale here: http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2020173525_apusbatmobileauction.html . Guess we’ll still be driving the K-Bear van. Just as well, the car insurance premiums would have been enormous.

The World's Most Valuable Movie Poster Going Up For Auction

Jacob Hall — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:15:54 +0000

Would you pay one million dollars for a movie poster? With an original one-sheet from Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent masterpiece ‘Metropolis’ going to auction soon, that’s the big question. Commonly cited as the most valuable movie poster in the world, the iconic piece of art is expected to fetch huge piles of cash from a collector with very deep pockets.

Elvis Presley's Crypt Pulled from Auction

Dave Lifton — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:10:26 +0000

One of the creepier stories to pass through our desks recently was the news that the crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley after his death was going to be auctioned off. However, Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, which was slated to sell the crypt on Sunday (June 24) as part of their “Music Icons” collection, has decided to pull the item.

Les Paul Estate Auction Raises Nearly $5 Million

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:59:55 +0000

Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills recently held the estate auction of guitarist and innovator Les Paul. The two-day auction brought in nearly $5 million for the Les Paul Foundation, a charity founded by the legend to support music education, engineering, innovation and medical research.

Montana Town Up For Auction

Jami Bond — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:49:28 +0000

For a cool $1.4 million you could own your own town right here in Big Sky Country! The entire town of Pray, Montana is going up for auction next month. The small town located about 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1909 and is named after a Montana congressman. Barbara Walker owns [...]

The Beatles 'Hey Jude' Vinyl Rarity Sells Big At Auction

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:11 +0000

Sixteen Beatles collectors bid on a ‘Hey Jude’ album that went up for auction on eBay last week. Ten days after its initial posting, the record, which started out at $9.99, landed the seller a grand total of $1,914.99.

Valentine Sent By Princess Diana Is Up for Auction

Kathy Landin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:00:03 +0000

In 1989, while Princess Diana was still married to Prince Charles, she sent a Valentine’s Day card to a man by the name of George. That card has surfaced and is now up for auction in the UK.

Paul McCartney's 'Take it Away' Video Notes Bring In Over $25,000 at Auction

Dave Swanson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:06 +0000

Scraps of paper might cost you big bucks! That is if those scraps are handwritten notes from Sir Paul McCartney! In a recent Gotta Have Rock And Roll auction, Paul’s script notes for the ‘Take It Away’ music video

Guess How Much John Lennon's Tooth Sold For?

Jami Bond — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:15:49 +0000

Wow! The tooth fairy is broke now! John Lennon’s tooth brought in more than $31,000 at an auction in England Saturday. The tooth had been in the family of Lennon’s former housekeeper. Lennon gave it to Dot Jarlett to dispose of sometime between 1964 and 1968, but then her to give the tooth to her [...]

John Lennon's Tooth Slated for Auction

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:22 +0000

Beatles fans often clamor to get their hands on just about anything related to the Fab Four, but this is one piece of memorabilia that may give pause to even the most rabid collector: a tooth, purportedly pulled from the mouth of John Lennon.

Paul McCartney's Letter to Mystery Drummer Offered Beatles Gig Up for Auction

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:00:20 +0000

The Beatles‘ Pete Best could have missed his chance to be the band’s first drummer!

A handwritten letter Paul McCartney wrote on August 12, 1960, offered an unidentified drummer an audition just a few days before the Beatles departed for their legendary two-month stint in Hamburg, Germany, reports CBS News.

Fonzie's Motorcycle From 'Happy Days' Goes Up for Auction

Don Deane — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:00:21 +0000

Here’s your chance to own a piece of television history from ‘Happy Days’! The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR5 motorcycle ridden by the Fonz (Henry Winkler) is set to go up for auction on November 12. Unfortunately, Fonzie’s ride needs a bit of work. It’s been neglected for 15 years in a motorcycle shop and hasn’t [...]

Somebody Just Paid $200 for Bernie Madoff's Underwear

K Bear — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:55:08 +0000

Over the weekend, all of the personal items from disgraced swindler Bernie Madoff's Palm Beach, Florida mansion were auctioned off by a Miami auction house.

And we mean all of his personal items. In fact, an unnamed buyer paid $200 for a couple weeks worth of Bernie Madoff's unmentionables.

Michael Jackson's Thriller Jacket Auctioned

Matt Brubaker — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:28:12 +0000

We’ve all seen it a million times…the famous Thriller video from Michael Jackson. Remember his ghoulish face and that cool red leather jacket? Well now the jacket is going on the auction block if you have the money! Several other celebrity items will be auctioned off as well. CLICK HERE to see if your favorite [...]

John Wayne's Eyepatch Up for Sale

The Web Guy — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:24:58 +0000

Ever wanted to wear the crusty eyepatch of an American legend? Now’s your chance! John Wayne’s estate is auctioning off memorabilia from his acting career that spanned more than 170 films. Among the items for sale: the eye patch he wore in the 1969 film ‘True Grit,’ for which he received an Oscar. Pick up [...]

Jesus Appears on Pizza, Quickly Sells on eBay

The Web Guy — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:31:14 +0000

We all know that swiss cheese is holy, but it's the mozzarella that topped a pizza in Australia's Posh Pizza that has everyone whispering, "Holy Cheesus!"

Pizza maker Maree Phelan said she topped the pizza with cheese as usual, threw it in the oven and discovered the face of Jesus looking back at her when she took it out.

Billings Value Connection Holds It's Second Auction

The Web Guy — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:04:01 +0000

After last month's very successful Value Connection auction, we are giving you a chance to do it all over again. The auction goes through Tuesday at 4 PM. Once again, there will be thousands of dollars in merchandise up for auction with starting bids at just a fraction of the original price.