• 19Oct

    Auction Bay can sell your old radios, just like this Zenith Trans-Oceanic Z7000, which brought $237.93 at auction!

    Auction Bay Online is where you can find all the Vintage Vacuum Tube Radio Sets you could want!  Thanks to a couple consignors bringing in their collection of Radios, we’ve had the chance to test out some real classics!  These radios are far older than we can remember, but our research has taught us lots about these old machines.

    Whether they work or not, these old radio sets can sell!  Some will sell for parts, using hard-to-find tubes in their operation.  Others use wood or bakelite in their construction, which can be a real source of an item’s value!  In any case, we’ve seen some impressive sales lately, and here’s one example!

    This radio is from the Trans-Oceanic line by Zenith.  This model R7000 was in good physical condition, and tuned in to stations, albeit with some additional noise.  To a radio enthusiast, this is an easy fix, so the set brought a great sale at $237.93!

    What’s even better? We’re still listing even more radios from this lot, including top-selling names like RCA, Grundig, Zenith, Motorola, Realtone, Detrola, Crosley, Truetone, Bosch, Philco, GE, Pilot, Coronado, and many more!  Check out our Vintage Electronics category to see them all!

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  • 17Sep
    Wesley Willis Artwork

    We've found big sales for Wesley Willis original drawings! This Chicago artist is a hit!

    At Auction Bay, we frequently encounter artwork of all types, from original oil paintings to fine art prints signed and numbered by the artist.  On eBay, there’s tons of artwork for sale, so it all comes down to the artist’s name to determine a value.  Identifying the artist can mean the difference between a $50 sale and a $500 sale (or more).  If an artist isn’t listed (noted as a sought-after name), then their works could be lost amidst the glut of art on eBay.  Well, here we’ve got a highly-sought-after name:  Wesley Willis; and his drawings are real winners!

    Chicago native Wesley Lawrence Willis was a self-trained artist, and is considered by many to be the premier intuitive city artist, east of the Mississippi River.  His art has been exhibited in multiple galleries, and his life has been documented in film.  Willis was just 40 years of age when he passed away in 2003, his life cut short by Leukemia.  We’re pleased to have had several of his original drawings at Auction Bay, and they’ve brought some impressive sales as well as some great attention!

    One of his artworks, drawn at the age of 21 and depicting the world’s most well-known restaurant franchise, sold for $750.00!  Yet another, showing the Sears Tower looming over the town with a Union Pacific freight train passing in the foreground, sold for $650.00.  Still others have brought similar figures, and it was still is a thrill to list them.

    Update June 4, 2012: We’ve still got MORE Wesley Willis art for sale right now, so check HERE to see them!

    Another Wesley Willis Artwork

    Another Wesley Willis Artwork sold at Auction Bay

    Auction Bay can help you sell your art collection, so feel free to contact us for more information!

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  • 23Jun
    This and many more Hummel Figures are currently listed for auction at Auction Bay!

    This and many more Hummel Figures are currently listed for auction at Auction Bay!

    Once again, we find our shelves full of fantastic figurines from Goebel in West Germany, fashioned by the legendary M. I. Hummel.

    The many figurines we’re currently listing are each in exceptional shape, and some have the sought-after V-Bee mark on their undersides.  It’s a great lot, ideal for collectors.  We’re listing numerous individual pieces, and multiple lots as well, and all are expected to bring in the bids.  So if you’re a fan of hummels, make sure to check out our auctions and see this collection!

    There are sought-after pieces in this lot like Goose Girl # 47, Going to Grandma’s # 52, and also some Goebel Collector’s Club Exclusive pieces like Valentine Gift # 387 and Valentine Joy # 399!  And all look fantastic!

    Whether you’re in the market to buy more Hummels or sell your own pieces, Auction Bay is the place to go!  Check here to see each of the Hummels we’re currently listing!

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