Lizzie Borden eBay Photos on Sale
While perusing eBay for Lizzie Borden and Fall River items, as I do quite frequently just in case, I happened upon a few really choice items that I wanted to share with you. I have no intention of bidding on any of them as the prices are a bit high in my opinion, but it […]
Lizzie Borden Lecture Series Planned for Fall
As printed in the new issue of the Fall River Historical Society Report: “A lecture series is currently being planned, to be held in the fall. Sponsored by the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation, the programs will be held on consecutive Monday evenings beginning on September 14 through November 2, excluding October 12, Columbus Day. Lectures will […]
Lizzie Borden for Sale on Ebay!
I have seen it all—portraits of women being passed off as Lizzie Borden who obviously are NOT Lizzie Borden. They have been advertised for years and I have quite a collection. Today, on eBay, is the best of the worst. Here is what this person considers to be Lizzie Borden AND her father Andrew. “Infamous” […]
Update on Lizzie Borden Auction Items
There is a sucker born every minute. Evidence? The poor joes who fell for these recent ebay auctions. The bloody clock sold for $550 The breadmaker/icepick/cup sold for $500 The jury photo sold for a whopping $1600 WOW!
Lizzie Borden Owned Items for Sale?
A few new auction items caught my eye today. They are being sold on eBay as a LiveAuction, which means you have to register for the sales through the auction house that is selling the items. There is one really cool item and the rest are without provenance, and therefore probably hooey. Up for your […]
Lizzie Borden B&B Auction
The Lizzie Borden B&B is once again holding an eBay auction for a stay in the Morse room (the room where Abby Borden was murdered) for August 4, 2008. The Fall River Herald recently ran a piece on the internet sale. The piece is by Deborah Allard. Here is a link to the eBay sale. […]
Ghost of Lizzie Borden Doll
There is a new item up for bid on eBay that has a few problems. No disrespect to the artist, whom I am sure was trying to do her best—but the creator of this Lizzie Borden doll apparently used a photo to help her detail the face that is not Lizzie Borden, but the now […]
Haunted Lizzie Borden Purse Redux
The owner of the “haunted Lizzie Borden purse” is offering it for sale once again on eBay. This time it has a starting bid of $299 and a $16 shipping fee. You might not find it on your own, however. The seller spells Lizzie’s name “Lizzy Borden” throughout the auction description. This purse was given […]
Haunted Lizzie Borden Purse Appears Again
It didn’t sell on eBay the first time because people saw it for what it was. Now it is for sale again. And the seller really wants to get rid of it, they say, but hasn’t lowered the price of $350. Alas. You too can have bad luck if you buy this purse. And not […]
Lizzie Borden Tombstone
If you have a ton of money to spend on your Halloween party, here is the perfect addition to your yard display. A buy it now item on eBay. Made of solid rigid foam, 36″h,18″w,2.5″d. Yours for only $69.95. Shipping $52.44.
Man Hands Lizzie
It all started when DAN DUNN COLLECTIBLES of Buzzards Bay, MA (capecollector on eBay) labeled this person as Lizzie Borden. Since then, this person has appeared in YouTube movies, <a href="on eBay, websites, and goodness knows where else! Please be aware that experts agree that this woman is not the accused hatchet murderess. The Fall […]
Fall River Sign Sells Big
An auction on eBay recently exceeded its estimates. It was for an original advertising sign for the Fall River Line. Fall River Line material usually brings in the bucks, as you have a mixed bag of collectors: Fall River Line, transportation, Fall River, 19th Century, etc. This item was an unusual piece and in very […]
NEWS: Outbreak of Lizzie Haunting her Pocketbooks
A new, yes new, haunted purse, supposedly belonging to Lizzie Borden is on sale on eBay. Here is the seller’s ad—-the caps are their’s, not mine. I would never yell at you! THIS VERY SPOOKY , VERY OLD , LEATHER PURSE, WITH CHANGE PURSE STILL ATTACHED, IT IS NOT IN BAD CONDITION, COULD BE USED […]
1893 Porter for Sale on eBay
Someone is selling an original Porter on eBay. The starting bid is $500. Depending on condition, an original Porter can sell for $300 to $1500. The seller’s ad has a few inaccuracies, however. THE LOT IS ONE BOOK. LIZZIE BORDEN TRIED TO BUY ALL THE COPIES OF THIS BOOK. MY ESTIMATE IS THAT LESS THAN […]
Lizzie Portrait for Sale?
On eBay right now is a framed image of a woman for sale: Vintage Oval Convex Curved Bubble Glass Picture Frame. Seems the interest was not going as well as the seller wanted so they added this note on December 29th: “Could this photo be of Lizzie Borden? I did a Google search and the […]
Lizzie Borden Autograph?
A new eBay listing “Lizzie A. Borden Autograph Display 8×10 Rare Autograph Display!!” caught my eye. Starting bid: $400! Check it out! A very rare signature of Lizzie A. Borden, professionally matted together with a black and white photograph to an overall size of 8 x 10 inches. In excellent condition . Lizzie Borden was […]
Lizzie Borden Hatchet Grease
A very funny item has appeared on eBay—-Lizzie Borden Hatchet Grease—this one required ingenuity and creativity to craft. It is a good hoot and a half to read! One thing, however. The seller is using a photo of the Gray’s Portrait Studio “Lizzie”—which has been deemed by experts not to be her! So, this auction […]
Honest Overpricing
A seller on eBay has this explanation for the exorbitant shipping being charged for their auctions: Don’t get sticker shock over the shipping cost. Obviously, I’m factoring in a base starting price to save on fees. Can I do that? Well, others do. Let’s see what happens. (Can you tell I’m new to selling?) haha […]