Every once in a while, the antiques world drops a jaw-on-the-floor moment that reminds us why we love the hunt….and the Tiffany Studios Dandelion Lamp is absolutely one of those moments. This legendary lamp (circa 1900) sold for $3,745,000 (yep…about $3.7 million) at Rago Arts… Read More »The $3.7 Million Dandelion Lamp
Wow…. did you see the news about that absolutely stunning window?! We are just floored by the record-breaking $12.4 million price tag for the Tiffany Studios Danner Memorial Window that sold recently. It’s such a special piece of history…. and it really highlights why the… Read More »The $12.4 Million Tiffany Masterpiece
Hey there everyone! We've been digging through the history books and man, some things just get better with age… unlike my knees (honest!)… it's just amazing what people used to make by hand hundreds and hundreds of years ago. We are always keeping our eyes… Read More »Ancient Elegance: The Record-Breaking Roman Cage-Cup
Wow, can you believe it? We absolutely love seeing these kinds of big wins in the world of online collectible auctions…. and this one is a real doozy! A 14th-century Mamluk Sarghitmish mosque lamp just shattered records by selling for a staggering $6.57 million. It’s… Read More »The Record-Breaking $6.5 Million Mosque Lamp
Wow…. did you see the news about that absolutely stunning window?! We are just floored by the record-breaking $12.4 million price tag for the Tiffany Studios Danner Memorial Window that sold recently. It’s such a special piece of history…. and it really highlights why the… Read More »The $12.4 Million Tiffany Masterpiece
Well, here we are….the grand finale! Can you believe it’s already May 3rd, 2026? It feels like just yesterday we were all huddling around our Game Boys in the schoolyard, trading stickers and hoping to find a holographic lizard. Now, here we are in the… Read More »Poké-Mania Part 5: The Next 30 Years – Why the Hunt Never Ends
Welcome back to the fourth part of our massive Poké-Mania series where we've been diving deep into everything that makes these little monsters so special…. we hope you've been enjoying the ride so far! We’ve talked about the history, the secrets, and those crazy expensive… Read More »Poké-Mania Part 4: The 48,000-Card Kingdom – Meet the World’s Biggest Collectors
Hey there, fellow treasure hunters and Poké-fans…. we are so glad you’re back for part three of our big deep dive into the world of pocket monsters! If you missed our first two installments, we’ve been having a total blast looking at how this whole… Read More »Poké-Mania Part 3: The $16 Million Piece of Cardboard – A Record-Breaking Legend
Hey there, neighbors! It is so good to see you back here for the second stop on our Poké-Mania tour…. We are having such a blast digging through the history of these little pocket monsters and, honestly, we are learning just as much as you… Read More »Poké-Mania Part 2: Pikachu’s Secret Files – 5 Facts Every Collector Should Know
Hello there, friends! We are so excited to kick off this very special week here at Funky Junk Auctions. Can you believe it is already May? The sun is finally trying to peek through the clouds, and we are pretty sure spring is coming….honest! While… Read More »Poké-Mania Part 1: The Legend of 1996 – How a Bug-Collecting Hobby Changed the World
Well hello there, everyone! We hope you’re having a fantastic weekend and enjoying a little bit of that sunshine. It feels like spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds here….honest! We’ve been busy bees over here at Funky Junk Auctions, getting everything ready… Read More »The Simple Trick to Finding Hidden Gems in Mixed Auction Lots Right Now
Welcome collectors and fun-seekers to the wonderful world of vintage toy hunting…. we are so glad you are here! Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting your very first collection, there is absolutely nothing like the rush of finding that one-of-a-kind treasure in… Read More »Vintage Toy Auctions 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Spotting Rare Variants
We have some great ideas for things to make from all the treasures you get from Funky Junk Auctions. A good use for old wrenches A neat idea for a 45 gallon drum: This is another use for an old grater…..they also make… Read More »Upcycling Your Funky Junk