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Bulgari at Auction
Hi Ping,
I mean no disrespect when I say that the Bulgari's in Elizabeth Taylor's collection are not representative of what the watches will do at auction under less fevered circumstances. More than just buying a watch, people were buying a legend, a piece of Elizabeth Taylor. How often, if ever, does one get the chance to own a piece, whether clothes, jewelry or watches, from an icon who lived life so much in the public eye.
I think if you look at Bulgari in a more usual situation you won't see such spectacular results. In fact, sad to say, like most brands, the value isn't there after it leaves the AD.
How do Bulgari watches do at auction?
How do Bulgari Watches do at auction? A telltale indication of a brand's public demand and popularity is how its items perform on the auction front. Auctions can be especially telling for vintage pieces from names with a long standing history such as Bulg...
DR & GG pieces were sold at a steal
at auctions, particularly DR (base on Prices Realized at past several Christie's auctions). The Prices Realized were inclusive of 25% buyer's premium. Thus, the DR in your post went for $4,000, despite its very good condition (according to its Condition R...
You need to look at the price + buyer's premium
because that is the final price the buyer has to pay. And when you bid on things on auction, you calculate your bids based on how much you have to pay including the buyer's premium. So I wouldn't look at the Endurer final price as $4k but rather $5k. If I...
Bulgari at Auction
Hi Ping, I mean no disrespect when I say that the Bulgari's in Elizabeth Taylor's collection are not representative of what the watches will do at auction under less fevered circumstances. More than just buying a watch, people were buying a legend, a piec...
Absolutely, I agree with you.
I guess I wasn't trying to say that all Bulgari watches sell the same way. I was just pointing out some examples that were interesting and noteworthy. Thank you though for pointing this out.