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How to determine the value of your vinyl records
Is there a small fortune hidden in those vinyl records or would you profit more listening to them every once in a while? Our vinyl record expert reveals all.
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Advice on Whisky Investment
It's official: whisky has far exceeded other popular investments in value, such as wine or gold. The Rare Whisky Apex 1000 benchmark for Scotch whisky rose 14% in 2015, while the index of gold declined 10% during the same period....
History
Top 10 Most Creative Scooters Ever Made
Sometimes you come across a vehicle, whether on the road or online, that blows your mind. Over the past century you can see the creativity of scooter designers increasing as new models are produced, each more wonderful than the one....
History
How Much Are Your Old Model Cars Worth Today?
Perhaps by the time you reached early childhood you already had a flock of Ferrari’s, a Bentley or two and an eye-catching Lamborghini. From children’s toys to serious collector’s items, don’t let these hidden gems gather dust in your basement...
Interviews
Seller Testimonial: How Luca Domenighini Grew His Online Business With Catawiki
What would Catawiki be without its sellers? There are many people, both individuals and professionals, who use our platform to sell their special items from all over the world. Many of these sellers have interesting stories to tell, and we...
History
The Rise of Swarovski in 10 Fun Facts
We all know Swarovski. But did you know its logo wasn’t always a Swan? And what do you know about the history and rise of this billion dollar brand? Test your knowledge with these 10 fun facts!
History
Top 10 Most Expensive Porsches Ever Auctioned
The most famous Porsche of all times is of course the Porsche 911. Oddly enough, there is only one 911 in this list! The fact that the most expensive Porsche is only the 23rd in the list of most expensive...
Inspiration
The Maharaja's Hunting Car: The Complete Story Behind This Unique 1933 Rolls-Royce
Everyone knows that Rolls-Royces are some of the most special cars in the world, but the story behind this 20/25 HP Hunting Car makes this unique vehicle even more special. Created in 1933, Rolls-Royce built this car as a one-off...
Inspiration
Own a Piece of History from Your Favourite Animated Films
Do you remember some animated films or series from the pre-digital animation age? Nowadays most animation films are created digitally and the technique of hand-drawn animation is disappearing. The appreciation for the art and craftsmanship of traditional animation however, is...
History
Why Everyone Should Own a Montblanc Pen
Would you like to write with the same pen used by Barack Obama, Johnny Depp and Ernest Hemingway? Montblanc are the producers of world class pens, which find their way into the hands of the world’s most influential people. Not...
History
The 10 Most Unusual Items Ever Sold on Catawiki
All items auctioned on Catawiki are special, rare or unique. But some are so unusual people from all over the world join in on the auctioning of these items. Here are the 10 most amazing, surprising, authentic and fascinating items...
History
QUIZ: How many of 20 the best-selling albums of all time can you name within 5 minutes?
Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, The Beatles... Time has given us many artists and bands whose songs brought joy to our ears. From listening to your favourite songs on vinyl to singing along with your friends in the car on a...
History
The 10 Most Expensive Outdoor Watches Of 2017
The rise of smartwatches has drastically changed how brands design and create sport watches. With technology allowing us to measure more, go deeper and explore harder, it is no surprise that we've seen a sharp spike of smartwatches in the...
History
10 Facts About Star Trek Every Trekkie Should Know
The crew of the starship Enterprise began their 5 year mission to boldly go where no man has gone before on 8 September 1966. To the delight of Star Trek fans everywhere, this mission did not end after just 5...
History
Celebrity Collections: Nicolas Cage’s Comic Book Collection
Collect what you love, they say. Well, that is certainly what Nicolas Cage did. Superhero’s and comic books bring joy to this famous actor, which is why he started collecting comic books - and even used a superhero’s name for...