The BCCI will not mediate overseas player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. The board plans a gradual auction purse increase and eyes an early March start for the IPL post-2027 to accommodate more games, considering global cricket schedules and viewer fatigue.
一盒保存完好的《超級瑪利歐兄弟》遊戲卡匣在海瑞得拍賣行以300萬美元成交，創下電子遊戲公開拍賣新紀錄。該卡匣由PSA評為9.6 A++，是1986年初第二批生產版本。
The sole remaining house in Troedrhiwfuwch, a Welsh mining village abandoned in 1985 due to landslide fears, is up for auction with a guide price of £35,000. Number 2 Lawrence Terrace is the only property left standing in the village, which once housed over 600 residents.
A unique leather bag made from T. rex cells failed to meet its reserve price at a Paris auction, with bids falling significantly short of the expected over $500,000.
A unique leather bag crafted from T. rex cells, using biotechnological methods to recreate dinosaur skin in a lab, is set to be auctioned in Paris with an estimated price exceeding $500,000.
Real estate auctions in Medina, Saudi Arabia, recorded sales of approximately 989 million riyals ($263 million) in 2025, through 89 auctions that sold 384 properties. This represents 10.4% of total real estate deals in the city, highlighting the growing role of auctions in supporting market liquidity and investor confidence.
Seoul Auction will hold its 193rd art auction on May 23rd, featuring 127 lots with a total estimated value of 11 billion won. Highlights include Cheon Kyung-ja's 'Market' and Andy Warhol's complete 'Flowers' series.
Barnaby Joyce claims migrants are outbidding Australians at home auctions, despite tax data showing <1% of homes are bought by foreigners. The race discrimination commissioner warns against demonising migrants.
Great Western Auctions in Glasgow withdrew human bones, including a skull, from sale after criticism. Experts called the auction unethical, with remains likely from India or China, raising consent concerns despite UK law allowing sale if not acquired illegally.
KL Rahul, India's Test vice-captain, went unsold in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 auction due to uncertain availability for the tournament amid a packed international schedule.
An auction of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, including an estimated $100,000 evening purse, has already garnered thousands in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth. The sale features 185 items, from personal belongings to rare photographs.
Wando County, South Korea, held its first auction for 2026 dry kelp, with 26 tons traded. Prices ranged from 5,500 to 9,700 KRW per kg. Wando is a major kelp-producing region, accounting for 66% of national output.
A pyramid scheme disguised as an "alcohol auction" app, "Yi De Mall," defrauded over 56,000 people, with funds exceeding 100 million yuan. The scheme lured members with fake profit promises and commission incentives for recruiting new users. Authorities have arrested the organizers and recovered millions in illicit funds.
A handwritten letter from Princess Diana, penned days after her 1995 Panorama interview, reveals her hopes for teaching Prince William and Prince Harry communication and compassion. The letter, sent to a supporter, offers a personal glimpse into Diana's priorities as a mother during a turbulent time and gains new significance amid current royal family tensions.
Osaka Prefectural Police arrested a 44-year-old man for trademark infringement for using logos similar to those registered by US companies on an auction site. The suspect allegedly sold over 5,000 educational software licenses, earning approximately 25.5 million yen.
Costco channels returned, damaged, and unsold appliances through a secret B2B online auction platform called 'Costco Wholesale Liquidation Auctions,' managed by B-Stock Solutions. Only resellers with permits can bid, and items cannot be resold within 5 miles of a Costco store, leading them to online marketplaces or liquidation stores.
Pelé's iconic 1958 FIFA World Cup final jersey, worn during Brazil's victory over Sweden, will be auctioned by Sotheby's from June 29 to July 16. The jersey is expected to fetch over $6 million, potentially surpassing previous records for sports memorabilia.
A significant 1936 painting by Spanish artist Joan Miró, titled "Peinture," will be auctioned by Karl & Faber in Munich on June 11-12. Estimated at €2-2.5 million, it's one of the most important Miró works on the German market in over 25 years.
Pelé's iconic blue No 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final, worn when he was 17 and scored two goals in Brazil's first World Cup win, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York. It's expected to sell for over $6m, potentially becoming one of the most expensive football artefacts ever.
The New Taipei Branch of the Administrative Execution Agency held auctions on June 1st and 2nd. Notably, 25,383 USDT were sold for NT$722,000. Two plots of land were auctioned for NT$950,000 and NT$980,000 respectively, while a third plot was acquired by the mortgagee for NT$5.25 million. A Porsche Macan S, seized from a defendant, failed to attract any bids.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers views declining auction clearance rates as potentially beneficial for first-home buyers, especially if it reduces competition from investors. This comes as home prices fall and auction participation wanes, partly due to interest rate hikes and broader economic conditions, alongside proposed government tax reforms affecting property investors.
Hong Kong banks are tightening scrutiny on mainland Chinese clients opening accounts, affecting plans of individuals like Zhe Ye, who sought to invest in overseas assets amid distrust of China's stock market, as Beijing cracks down on grey cross-border financial activity.
Two premium Yubari melons sold for a record 5.8 million yen ($37,000) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan. The purchase was made by a produce wholesaler, Futami Seika, aiming to spread positive news amid global uncertainty.
Makri Island, a 100-hectare uninhabited Greek island, is up for auction with a starting price of €247,000. Despite its beauty, the island faces significant legal, environmental, and bureaucratic hurdles for any development, making it a challenging market for buyers.
