Vintage T-Shirts, Spotting Coin Flaws & a Peanuts Mug BOLO!

Saint Laurent Adds Secondhand Band T-Shirts to its Vintage Collection

Saint Laurent's luxury fashion brand is now selling secondhand band T-shirts as part of their Vintage collection, with prices reaching thousands of pounds. Nirvana-themed T-shirts dominate the selection, with one Incesticide cover T-shirt selling for a staggering £3,295. Despite some backlash from Nirvana fans and music enthusiasts, most of the T-shirts have already been sold, reflecting the growing demand and value of vintage band merch. While vintage dealers see this trend as a boost to their businesses, some critics view purchasing such high-priced T-shirts from a fashion house as "dorkier than being a collector."

Unmasking "Gem" Coins: Spotting Flaws Before Bidding

This article shows the risks of buying ungraded coins from certain online auction platforms like HiBid and eBay. It emphasizes that many sellers hype up the condition of these coins, leading buyers to overpay for flawed or altered pieces. There are specific examples of Morgan dollars with visible issues, cautioning against bidding on such coins without proper numismatic knowledge. Instead, the writer advises purchasing coins graded by reputable companies like PCGS or NGC to ensure authenticity and accurate grading.

BOLO ALERT!

The Linus 3D Hallmark Peanuts mug is a hot seller going for even hotter prices. The mug shows Linus holding onto his blue blanket playing a losing game of tug-of-war with Snoopy. The handle is his blanket. These mugs were made for Hallmark during the 1990s. This BOLO can fetch upwards of $175!