Man Finds $7.5 Million in Storage Unit He Bought for Just $500 From Storage Wars Star Dan Dotson

Talk about a return on investment! While attending a charity event on November 1, Dan Dotson — who operates his own auction house and frequently stars in Storage Wars on A&E — says he was approached by a woman who told him a family friend had recently purchased a storage unit he had auctioned off Read More …

Hugh Hefner’s iconic silk pajamas are up for auction

Playboy pooh-bah Hugh Hefner’s iconic pipe, silk pajamas and smoking jacket are up for sale next week as items from the raunchy rebel’s personal collection go under the hammer in La La Land. Auction lots range from Hef’s personal stack of Playboys, which could fetch up to $40,000, to the signature smoking jacket ($3,000–$5,000) and Read More …

Genesee Valley 100 community art project set for debut

During the past six months, the Genesee Valley Conservancy has been handing out free canvases to artists across the region and asking them to create a painting inspired by the Genesee Valley. Artists were only limited by a theme – the Genesee Valley – and the physical constraints of the 12-inch, square canvas. Apart from Read More …

Ithaca auctioneer ordered to pay nearly $250,000 in restitution, fines

An Ithaca-based auction house has been ordered to pay nearly $250,000 in restitution and fines after the state Attorney General’s Office obtained a judgment for failing to pay consignment fees to customers. The judgment means Finger Lakes Estate and Auction, and owner Charles Dorsey must pay $237,739 in full consumer restitution for profits from sales Read More …

Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair sells for $393,000 at auction

The motorized chair, used by Hawking after he was paralyzed with motor neuron disease, raised 296,750 pounds in a Christie’s online auction. It had been expected to fetch up to 15,000 pounds. LONDON — A wheelchair used by physicist Stephen Hawking has sold at auction for almost 300,000 pounds ($393,000), while a copy of his Read More …

‘Batman,’ ‘Star Trek’ TV collectibles to be auctioned

‘Batman,’ ‘Star Trek’ TV collectibles to be auctioned LOS ANGELES — A longtime TV memorabilia collector is putting props and costumes from “Batman,” ″Star Trek” and other shows up for auction. James Comisar said 400 items from his collection will be for sale. That includes the Riddler’s green jacket from the first episode of “Batman” Read More …

Vendors sought for TSC Farmers Market

Tractor Supply Company is inviting all local growers, crafters and artisans to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods at a fall Farmers Market outside the Lockport store on Sept. 22. Vendors with expertise in everything from produce and soaps to homemade crafts and candles are encouraged to sign up and participate. “Tractor Supply Farmers Markets Read More …