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5 of the most interesting Rolex watches ever sold
Rolex watches are world famous for their performance and reliability. And they generate a tidy sum at auction, as these pieces prove.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Coins Ever Sold
Coin collecting, or as its otherwise known as, ‘the king of hobbies’, has captivated kings and kids alike since as early as the 14th century. Whether it is for the value of the metal itself, their ‘mint’ condition (or even...
Interviews
Seller Testimonial: How a Father and Son from Sweden Unlocked a Global Market with Catawiki
There are so many people and businesses who use our platform to sell their special items to audiences around the world every week. Vibrant, interesting and exciting people who not only sell amazing items but also have fantastic tales to...
History
Are You Sitting on a Pile of Money? IKEA Furniture That is Now Worth a Fortune
Although it takes a while (and often some patience) to assemble IKEA furniture yourself, Poäng chairs and Billy bookcases can be found in houses all over the world. People go to the Swedish manufacturer because of its simplistic, affordable products....
Seller Tips
Sell And Get More Money From Your Treasures at Home: Tips From The Catawiki Professionals
Ever wondered how much money you could make from the forgotten treasures lying around your home? Things like Grandmother's old painting, the 60s armchair that you never liked or the necklace you inherited? Perhaps they are sat unused at home...
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How to Profit From Selling Your Vintage Fashion Online
Vintage fashion is a hot market and has been for a long time now. The allure of vintage or pre-owned clothing lies in the great history behind it. Take for instance the iconic Hermès bag. Collecting vintage fashion has also...
History
How Much Is Your Old Typewriter Worth?
Have you ever wondered what QWERTY means? Or why the letters on our keyboards are arranged in the seemingly random way that they are? The answer is rooted in the history and origins of nothing less than… typewriters. But did...
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How to Make Money From Selling Your Coins Online
Coins are a wonderful object to collect. Behind every coin is a story, a history, a memory and the wonder of this means that a large collection will very often sneak up on us. But the other side of being...
History
Top 10 Most Expensive Wines Sold at Auction
Tales of legendary, rare and expensive bottles of wine fascinate wine lovers and collectors from all over the world. Although we may never spend such great sums on this luxury, it is interesting to see just how much a few...
News
Five Ways to Impress Your Guests With French Wine
We’ve all been there, the day of our dinner party arrives, and suddenly panic hits in. The casserole has, in what seems like seconds, become charcoal, the kids have decided now is the time to dump all of their lego...
History
The Best Rolex Watches for Couples
Take a look at the most beautiful Rolex couples watches and discover how you and your significant other could find a pair for yourselves at our weekly Watches auctions!
History
Everything You Didn't Know About Butler Bell Pushes
We can be reminded of the beauty and charm of the electrical Butler bell systems in popular period TV shows like Downton Abbey, and when we revisit classic literature like the works of Jane Austen. Discover how bell pushes were...
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An expert on the latest mineral trends
Learn about trends in the minerals world and where you can purchase a lovely specimen for your own collection.
History
Top 5 Smallest Cars Ever Produced
While the world is busy searching for the fastest, greenest, or most efficient cars; we would like you to meet five of the smallest cars ever produced. Practical when it comes to parking, beautiful to look at and extremely creative....
News
How to Invest in Sports Memorabilia
At some point in our lives we've all collected baseball cards or pictures of soccer players. It was ‘serious business’ when you were a child, keen to complete your collection, and it is serious business now. Because sports memorabilia can...