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Everyone has that one celebrity that they absolutely idolize. Some people want a piece of the celebrity's clothing or even a lock of hair, but how much are they willing to pay? You might be shocked to find out that celebrity memorabilia sells for thousands and even millions of dollars. Not only are they willing to give up everything they own, but they spend it on some of the strangest things that are barely related to the celebrity. Your jaw will drop when you see what these people are spending their hard-earned dollars on.
Scarlett Johansson's Snot Is No Joke
This auction item was "snot" a joke. While appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Scarlett Johansson said she felt under the weather. She thought she got the cold from her The Spirit co-star, Samuel L. Jackson, so her illness had value.
After blowing her nose on the show, Johansson put the snotty tissue into a baggy and sold it on eBay for charity. Surprisingly, someone bought the used tissue for a whopping $5,300. We would love to know what the person has done with it since.
Someone Bought One Of John Lennon's Teeth
This one is almost as bizarre as Scarlett Johansson's tissue or Marilyn Monroe's X-Ray. After John Lennon was assassinated, people all over the world mourned the loss of this legendary musician. He was loved by so many for his music, and people couldn't believe he was gone.
While Lennon was still alive, he had a tooth extracted, and he gifted it to his housekeeper. She must have thought it was odd because she auctioned it off not long after his death. Someone out there has one of John Lennon's teeth right now.
Someone Bought Marilyn Monroe's Chest X-Ray
Marilyn Monroe will always be an icon, and although she is long gone, people still want a piece of her. Some people wish to have her clothing while others seem to desire something more personal. An X-ray of the star's chest sold for $45,000, but we don't know if the person got what they were looking for.
One of Monroe's most expensive items was the dress she wore for JFK's birthday, where she said the famous line, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President." The gorgeous beaded gown went for $1.26 million, while the rest of her fabulous wardrobe is on display at different exhibits worldwide.
Stolen Gum From Britney Spears Trash Can Sold For Too Much Money
This one is quite a bizarre piece of memorabilia. At the peak of her popularity, people would do anything to get a piece of Britney Spears memorabilia. One time someone went so far to steal a chewed piece of gum from her hotel trash bin.
Most pieces of celebrity gum go for five to ten dollars, but the pop princess's gum was listed at $14,000. While most people would never pay this price, the seller thought the piece of gum was unique. However, no one ended up purchasing Britney's ABC gum.
Elvis Presley Memorabilia Are Always Hot Ticket Items
Legendary King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley has so hot ticket items that always sell for thousands of dollars. The singer has been dead since 1977, but people still try to snatch up any of his left behind items. After his death, most items were auctioned off, and a few big spenders stood out from the crowd.
One big ticket item was Elvis's bible with his name printed in gold, which sold for $94,000. He also had a bedazzled jockstraph which was set to sell for $36,000. His most expensive auction item was the iconic jumpsuit, which sold for a hefty $250,000.
Lady Di's Dress Sold For $800,000
When Princess Diana visited the White House, she shared a dance with John Travolta, which was truly iconic. She also dazzled in a gorgeous midnight blue velvet Victor Edelstein dress that was to die for, and Princess Di looked terrific.
After her untimely death, many of her things were kept by the Royal family. However, this specific dress went up for auction, and one lucky person paid a whopping $800,000. Although the money didn't go to charity, someone got lucky to own this fabulous gown.
Arby's Bought Pharrell William's Iconic Hat
When Pharrell Williams stepped onto the Grammy's red carpet in this Vivienne Westwood hat, people could not stop talking about it. There were memes made for weeks after the award show, and people even compared it to the Arby's logo.
Pharrell knew that the hat was iconic, and he wanted to auction it off for a good cause. The hat sold for $44,100 to Arby's and all of the proceeds went to a charity for at-risk teens. Don't worry, he had the hat in other colors, so it wasn't the last time we would see him in it.
Katy Perry Sold A Giant Cupcake From Her Music Video
Katy Perry's memorable "California Girls" music video featured some pretty interesting props, including a cupcake trampoline. Around the time of the video, a devastating tsunami struck Japan, and Perry wanted to raise money for relief funds.
Since the video was already released, she had no use for the cupcake trampoline and decided to auction it off. The trampoline sold for $5,000 and all funds went towards helping Japan after the tragedy.
Kate Middleton's College Fashion Show Dress Was Sold For Charity
Before Prince William and Kate Middleton began dating, they attended the same university. Kate participated in a student fashion show wearing this sheer dress, and sitting in the audience was none other than the prince himself.
As Kate strut down the runway, William fell in love, and the rest was history. In 2011, this dress went up for auction, and this lucky woman paid $125,000, which went to charity. We aren't sure what this person would wear this dress for, but it is almost a piece of history.
Tupac's BMW Went For More Than $1 Million
Famous rapper, Tupac, was murdered in 1996 when a car pulled up next to his and began shooting. The incident was gang-related, and originally the car was evidence in the police investigation.
After the police closed the case, the car was restored, but one bullet hole was still visible in the 1996 BMW. The car was sold at an auction for a starting price of $1.7 million with a $20,000 deposit.
People Wanted To Buy Jennifer Lawrence's Used Sports Bra
Some movie costumes are kept by museums or actors, but on occasion, they are sold at auctions. In one scene of Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer Lawrence is wearing a sports bra, which got pretty sweaty during filming.
The costume sold for $3,175, and this person must have been a massive fan of JLaw to buy her sweaty sports bra. We just hope that they washed it before wearing it or they preserved it so that it wouldn't smell bad.
The Cowardly Lion Costume Sold For Millions
The Wizard of Oz had many iconic pieces of Hollywood memorabilia. Back then, the people who worked in movie studios could easily take things home with them because no one kept track of the props and costumes after films wrapped.
The Cowardly Lion costume was made from real lion hair and skin and worn by Bert Lahr. It sold at an auction for $3 million, which was one of the most expensive items from the Wizard of Oz collection.
Lady Gaga Broke A Nail And Her Fan Found It
Lady Gaga always nails her performances. She has the best costumes with luxurious matching manicures. During one of her 2012 shows, the pop star's nail fell off, and one lucky fan took it home as a souvenir. What they did next was strange.
Some Gaga fans will do anything to get their hands on a piece of her, so the fan who found the nail decided to auction it off. The acrylic nail sold for a whopping $13,000. Yes, that was the price for a single nail.
Dr. House's Cane Was A Hit At An Auction
When House was a popular show back in 2009, everyone was obsessed with Hugh Laurie and his character's cane. At the peak of the TV show's popularity, Dr. House's cane was auctioned off for charity by the TV Academy Foundation.
The original cane was bought for $8,300, and in an effort to raise more money, the foundation tried to sell the backup cane. However, that one only made $232, but it was still donated for a good cause.
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Chair Will Inspire The Next Great Wizard Series
When J.K. Rowling wrote the greatest books of all time, aka Harry Potter, she sat in two wooden chairs that she was given for free in 1995. She painted them with references to the books, and years later, she decided to auction them off to two lucky Potterheads.
The first chair went up for auction in 2009, and it sold for a mere $29,000, while the second chair raked in much more money. The second chair went for almost $400,000, and the buyer requested that some of the profits would be donated to Rowling's foundation, Lumos.
The Real Ruby Slippers Were The Most Valuable Piece Of Movie Memorabila
The ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz might be the most iconic movie memorabilia in history. Multiple pairs of them were made by Gilbert Adrian, including an "Arabian" curled toe style. One of the employees at MGM kept a pair and sold the rest. One pair was bought by a lawyer for $15,000, and one is one display at the Pop Culture exhibit at the Smithsonian.
The Arabian style shoes were bought for $510,000 by Debbie Reynolds, and another pair was set to sell for two or three million. Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg, and other benefactors bought the pair for an undisclosed price for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences forthcoming museum. A pair was also stolen from a museum and then recovered by the FBI.
Michael Keaton Auctioned Off His Famous Batman Suit
Michael Keaton played Batman in the 1989 Batman movies, and he is one of the many actors who has donned this leathery-looking super suit. The version with Michael Keaton was a blockbuster hit, so when his suit went up for auction, it was highly anticipated.
Keaton decided to auction the suit, and it was set to sell for almost $148 thousand. As the suit was going up for sale, it coincided with the 80th anniversary since DC's superhero was brought to life.
You Can Buy Air From Brangelina
If you were ever curious, you could buy a jar of air on eBay, but this isn't regular air; it is an exhale from Brangelina. Someone asked them to breathe into a jar on the red carpet for Mr & Mrs. Smith.
The jar was listed on eBay, and the seller said they couldn't guarantee the air sample, but someone still paid $530. Maybe they really liked the jar, or they hoped the air would bring them good luck.
Justin Timberlake's Left-Overs Will Be Preserved Forever
Justin Timberlake learned never to leave food on his plate because a fan might swoop in and sell it on the internet. One time, he didn't finish his french toast, and it was listed on eBay. A 19-year-old superfan purchased the leftovers for almost $1,000.
When asked what she was going to do with the food, the teen said she would freeze-dry it, seal it, and keep in on her dresser forever. After 20 years, we wonder if she still has this preserved piece of JT french toast.
The James Bond Car Sold For $6.4 Million
If you have ever wanted to feel just like the international spy, James Bond, then you need to have a big chunk of change. The original Aston Martin specially made for the 1964 movie, Goldfinger, went up for auction, and you won't believe the price.
The DB5 with full spy modifications, including a.30 caliber machine gun in the fender, sold for $6.4 million. The car is one of two built for the movie and no other vehicle had played a more crucial leading role in film and pop culture.
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Jacket Went For A Spooky Price
At the peak of his career, the King of Pop changed up his style and started wearing over the top blazers and matching pants. For his legendary "Thriller" video, Michael Jackson sported this red jacket that became part of pop culture history.
After his untimely death, many of his clothing items were auctioned off. People wanted a piece of history, and they were willing to pay hefty sums. His "Thriller" jacket sold for a cool $1.8 million to a fortunate bidder.
Kim Kardashian Paid Over Asking For Michael Jackson's Jacket
Kim Kardashian doesn't spare a single penny when it comes to buying gifts for her children. As a Christmas present for her oldest daughter North, Kim bought Michael Jackson's jacket that he wore to Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday party.
Kim said she and her husband won the jacket at an auction for $65,625, a hefty price to pay for a six-year-olds Christmas gift. That wasn't the only thing she bought for her daughter at this auction.
Kim Also Bought Michael Jackson's Iconic Hat
Kim Kardashian also purchased Michael Jackson's iconic "Smooth Criminal" hat. Not only was it a present for North, but Kim was also a huge fan of the King of Pop. The hat still his makeup on the brim with his name on the inside.
The couple bought the hate for around $64,000, and this was one of Jackson's most iconic looks. At this auction, Kim also purchased two of Elvis's rings, one with diamonds and one with a ruby for her younger brother Rob.
Michael Jordan's Signed Sneakers Sold For Over $600,000
Michael Jordan's shoes are valuable items because he is a legendary basketball player. He wore a pair of shoes for his rookie NBA season and the autographed pair sold at an auction for almost $600,000.
The auction coincided with the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan brand, which helped boost the hype for these sneakers. Michael Jordan has so much value to his name that an autograph alone is worth around $300.
The Price Is Right For Bob Barker's Microphone
Bob Barker was the host of The Price is Right from 1972 to 2007. He always used this long, skinny microphone, and it became a staple for the show. in 2015, the show decided to auction off his legendary microphone, and one lucky bidder got the right price.
Although he never competed on the show, Dave Ryan spent $20,000 on the piece of TV history. The radio show host is an avid collector of memorabilia, and he wanted to add this piece to his collection. Ryan said he would even use the microphone to broadcast his radio show.
Andy Warhol's Art Wasn't The Only Thing People Bid On
Andy Warhol's pop-art style paintings are some of the most valuable art pieces in the world. Some of his paintings have sold for tens of millions of dollars, but after his death in 1987, people could bid on something different.
Warhol's nephew auctioned off his uncle's iconic white wig. The artist wore it to disguise his receding hairline, and a fan paid $10,800 for it. It might not be one of his paintings, but it was a pretty cool piece of memorabilia.
William Shatner Sold His Kidney Stone For Charity
While on the set of Boston Legal, William Shatner abruptly collapsed, and at the hospital, he passed a kidney stone. While most people who have let this go into medical waste, Shatner decided to do something different for charity.
After he passed the kidney stone, it was returned to Shatner, and he old it to a Star Trek mega-fan for a whopping $25,000. Shatner figured it already caused him enough pain, so why not hand it over to someone who could appreciate it.
People Paid For Tiles From The Pool Where The Rockstar Was Found Dead
Brian Jones was the legendary guitarist for the Rolling Stones. The rocker drowned in his pool after a night of misadventure, and people were entranced by the facts surrounding his death. Many people insisted it was murder, but there was no evidence that proved it.
Since he was so famous, people started buying individual tiles from his pool. Each six-inch tile went for around $210, which is pretty cheap for a piece of memorabilia. Most people spend thousands of dollars, but these tiles were a good steal for the story behind them.
Ronald Reagan's Blood Was Almost Auctioned
In 1981, there was a failed assassination attempt made on Ronald Reagan's life. John Hinckley Jr. wounded Reagan in the chest, and the president was rushed to the hospital. A lab worker who tested his blood was able to keep the blood and paperwork for some odd reason.
In the mid-2000s, someone related to that lab worker listed the blood and paperwork online for auction. Once the Reagan foundation and family heard about this, they were outraged. The person removed the item from the auction and donated it to the foundation instead.
Someone Found Queen Elizabeth's Knickers
You can find pretty much anything on eBay, including Queen Elizabeth's underwear. The Queen left her underwear on a private plane in 1968, and someone found them. They belonged to the Baron Joseph de Bicske Dobronyi estate until 2012.
The head of the estate wanted to auction them off with the help of the British auction house, Hansons Auctioneers, but they couldn't get the offer he wanted. The family took back the underwear and put them on eBay. The Queen's knickers sold for $18,000.
Charles Schulz Wrote More Than Just The Peanut Comics
While he was innocently creating the kid-friendly comics, "Peanuts," Charles Schulz was also writing some not so innocent letters to his mistress. He had been married to his wife for 20 years, but he was having an affair with someone 23 years younger than him.
After Schultz passed away, someone tried to auction the letters, but no one wanted to buy them. People didn't want to ruin the magic of "Peanuts." No one knows who has these letters today.
Willie Nelson's Braids Were Sold For $37,000
Celebrities like Justin Bieber have made drastic changes to their hair and sold the chopped locks for charity. Willie Nelson decided to do the same thing with his iconic braids. In the 1980s, Nelson chopped off his braids and gifted them to a friend.
After the friend died, his wife decided to auction off Nelson's braids. They sold for $37,000 at an Arizona auction, and the braids were unique because his hair hadn't turned grey yet. He has since grown back his signature hairstyle.
J.D Salinger's Personal Toilet Was Asking For Too Much
You would be surprised how much money people want for an old porcelain toilet. However, this wasn't just any toilet because it belonged to famous author, J.D. Sallinger. The toilet was taken from his New Hampshire home.
We could assume that he came up with some of his greatest ideas while sitting on it, so the seller listed it at $1 million. Unfortunately, no one was buying into this price tag, and the toilet was never sold.
Biggie Smalls Car Also Sold For A Heft Chunk Of Change
Like Tupac, Biggie Smalls was also murdered. His car pulled up to a red light after a party, and Biggie was already nervous about his life. He had just spoken about hiring more security right before his murder. He was shot while waiting for the light to change by people in another car.
After the police finished their investigation, the car was released from evidence. The same person who restored Tupac's car did the same to Biggie's GMC Suburban. The car was put up for sale for a cool $750,000.
Buddy Holly's Glasses Are Now In A Museum
Buddy Holly was best known as a singer in The Crickets during the '50s. He wore these thick black glasses throughout his life and people were in love with his style and vocal abilities. The singer died in a plane crash, and he was wearing his signature glasses that day.
After his glasses were recovered, his widow sold them for $80,000 to a non-profit called Civic Lubbock Inc. Later, the organization donated the glasses to the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas.