Yankee Artifacts Fail to Bring Big Bids
The last ball hit out of Yankee Stadium did not leave the auction block Saturday in an auction of more than 400 Yankees artifacts at Madison Square Garden. nytimes.com |
Shrewd Bidders Turn Up to Drive Home a Bargain
A savvy collector tracked down a good deal on a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette at the auctions in Arizona. nytimes.com |
Chip Maker Sues Banks Over Securities
Texas Instruments says several banks misled it into thinking the securities were a safe short-term investment. nytimes.com |
$431,000 Paid for Envelope and Its Stamp
An envelope from an 1873 letter bearing a scarce 90-cent stamp picturing Abraham Lincoln fetched more than $431,000 at an auction in New York City on Saturday. nytimes.com |
One Famous Racecar Goes Back to the Streets
A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 convertible that racked up a streak of drag-racing wins in 1970 was recently sold for a fraction of its previous auction price. nytimes.com |