You know the saying “there’s something for everyone?” Well, that rings true for even the most high-end of shoppers, even when that perfect gift comes with a over-the-top price tag. In 2018, some of the highest ticket items sold on eBay rang up between $145k to more than $3 million. These top item investments ranged everything from high-end timepieces to supercars. And, some of the super pricey purchases include fine jewelry, automobiles, collectible sports memorabilia, and even a helicopter!
But 2018’s highest-priced transaction was actually for good: eBay’s annual Power Lunch with Warren Buffett benefitting GLIDE, a charity with the mission of breaking the cycles of poverty and marginalization. This year’s exclusive lunch with the billionaire fetched $3.3M.
Hungry for more? Here’s a snapshot of some of 2018’s most expensive and remarkable purchases on eBay.
20 Most Expensive Purchases of 2018:
1. Lunch with Warren Buffett to Benefit GLIDE (eBay for Charity): $3,300,100
2. Patek Philippe Grand Complications Watch: $535,499.99
3. 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce: $499,900
4. 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: $470,000
5. 2009 Mike Trout Draft Pick Baseball Card: $400,000
6. 2015 Lamborghini Aventador: $362,000
7. 2018 Ferrari 488: $339,000
8. 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider: $329,998
9. 2016 McLaren 675LT Coupe: $325,800
10. 2013 Robinson R-44 Raven II Helicopter: $325,200
11. 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe: $319,900
12. 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: $319,000
13. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach S 650 Cabriolet: $318,000
14. 2000 Tom Brady Championship Ticket: $250,000
15. 2003-04 LeBron James Basketball Card: $250,000
16. Ralph Togel Gold Masterpiece: $200,000
17. Captain America Comic #1: $175,200
18. 1952 Mickey Mantle & 1941 Joe DiMaggio Baseball Cards: $152,000
19. Richard Mille RM11 Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold Titanium Watch: $148,000
20. Action Comics #1 (1st appearance of Superman & Lois Lane): $145,655
Most Expensive Watches of 2018
Rare and vintage timepieces ranging from $90k to more than half a million dollars are featured amongst the most expensive watches bought on eBay this year.
1. Patek Philippe Grand Complications Watch: $535,499.99
2. Richard Mille RM11 Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold Titanium Watch: $148,000.00
3. Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Platinum Watch: $145,000.00
4. F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Platinum Manual Wind Mens Strap Watch: $120,000
5. Vintage Rolex GMT Master Automatic Mens Watch: $91,201.99
Most Expensive Entertainment Memorabilia of 2018
This year’s top items included two iconic pieces of clothing owned and worn by the King of Pop, in addition to an original 1977 set piece from Star Wars.
1. Ash vs. Evil Dead Screen Used Necronomicon Exmortis SS 3: $35,100
2. Original Teddy Bear “Tiger” Used on MASH: $22,400
3. Original First Printing Hendrix/Rick Griffin BG-105 Flying Eyeball Poster: $21,000
4. Michael Jackson Owned & Worn Black Military Jacket: $20,000
5. Michael Jackson Owned & Worn Crystal Glove Bad Tour: $19,000
6. Beatles Signed Photograph: 1961 portrait of the original Fab Four's first shoot: $18,500
7. Film-Used & Screen-Shot Piece of Death Star - Star Wars 1977: $16,200
8. Original Oct. 18, 1902 University of Michigan vs. Notre Dame Football Program: $16,100
Most Expensive Handbags of 2018
Hermes dominates the most expensive handbags bought on eBay in 2018, featuring Birkins galore in a variety of colors, ranging from $30k to nearly $80k.
1. Hermes Birkin Bag Olive Green, Porosus Crocodile Sz 40: $79,000
2. Hermes Birkin Bag Beton, Porosus Crocodile Sz 35: $69,995
3. Hermes Birkin Bag Amethyst, Porosus Crocodile Sz 35: $49,915
4. Hermes Birkin Bag Matte Blue, Brighton Crocodile Sz 35: $39,500
5. Hermes Birkin Bag Shiny Blue, Crocodile Sz 25: $36,000
6. Hermes Constance Verso Bag, Alligator Sz 24: $35,000
7. Hermes Birkin Bag Blue Iris, Ostrich Sz 35: $34,950
8. Hermes Birkin Bag Emerald Green, Exotic Crocodile Sz 30: $32,000
Most Expensive Sports Cards & Collectibles of 2018
From the Lebron Effect to investments in iconic or modern day players, rare sports cards from Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio to Tom Brady and Lebron James are some of this year’s most expensive sports cards and collectibles sold on the marketplace.
1. 2009 Mike Trout Draft Pick Baseball Card: $400,000
2. 2000 Tom Brady Championship Ticket: $250,000
3. 2003-04 LeBron James Basketball Card: $250,000
4. 1952 Mickey Mantle & 1941 Joe DiMaggio Baseball Cards: $152,000
5. 1993 Magic The Gathering MTG Alpha Black Lotus R Power 9: $89,672
Data is from eBay purchases globally from 1/1/18 - 12/12/18.