70th week of IAW auctions (auctions ending May 31st)
While this is the 70th week of auctions, It is titled Week 76 to be consistent with the Star Trek Auctions Archive.
I am still looking for other collectors to write blog articles!
The 24th Century Female Klingon Costume went for a very strong $ 4,055. My friend Donna won the top two costumes this week (something about winning the lottery I think). This was pretty high for a Klingon costume, but is the last female version according to IAW. All Donna needs is boots now!
The T'Pau Minister's Robes that went for $ 2,600. I backed off of these for Donna and I think she did well, at this price. I know she would have gone higher and I don't blame her. These are certainly the nicest Vulcan robes we have seen, and T'Pau is an important character in the Star Trek universe. I am jealous!
The DS9 Gowron Klingon Baldric at $ 2,114 was a big surprise. A lot of people were talking about this before the the auctions ended. These have been used ever since TMP. Still, this is a lot for a costume element, but certainly an important one.
The Enterprise Trip Ticker Starfleet Uniform went for a reasonable $ 1,944. For such a loved character, I think this was a good deal. It had the rank pins as well. I would pay this price any day for a Tripp.
Romulan Senator's Robes continue to sell strong. This set went for $ 1,237. I hate this color, but they are awesome none the less. This week there are 4 sets, so we should see the price come down.
The Vorta Costume had an incorrect "Iggy Pop" costume Tag attached. This was NOT the costume Iggy Pop wore in "the Maginficent Ferengi". It was worn by the Founder who sat at the treaty signing table in the last episode of DS9. At $ 1,225, still a fair price.
The Enterprise Female Commodore Costume went for a very reasonable $ 1,030. WOW! What a good deal for a Flag Officer costume. Plus it has a Universal Translator.
As far as props go:
The Enterprise E Desk Chair went for a very high $ 2,550 to a zero feedback bidder. Can't tell if he is real or not, but the guy is a NASCAR fan! I love this chair, but I am not spending over $ 1,000 on one! Way too high in my book.
The Voyager Temporal Disruptor from "Relativity" was a surprise at $ 1,925. A lot of us were interested in this one. It was from a great episode and was very distinct. A cool prop that lights up is always in demand!
The Starfleet Command Building Model was something different and went for a healthy $ 1,875. We all like models I think, however, as Jorg points out "Buildings of a similar, yet different design, were seen on Earth in "Paradise lost" and on Risa in "Let he who is without sin...". This building matches a building seen on the Mari homeworld in "Random thoughts" most closely however."The Space Ship Model went for $ 1,362. Where has this been seen? No one on the Forum seemed to know. So I think this was way too high for a random, possibly never used, model.
The Raven Borg Data Module at $ 1,125 seemed high for such a prop. It wasn't very big, nor was it very interesting. But someone liked it!
I liked the Phase II or TMP Concept Art Lot. The art itself was not that interesting, but the items represent the development of the next version of Star Trek. It went for $967.
THIS WEEK'S AWARDS:
Best Costume of the Week: The T'Pau Minister's Robes at $ 2,600.
Best Prop of the Week: The Voyager Temporal Disruptor from "Relativity" at $ 1,925
Best Buy of the week: The Klingon Mek'Leth at $ 565 was a steal!
Worst Buy of the week: None this week!
Sleeper of the Week: The Outcome of the Continuum vs Q scroll was a great deal at $ 565. (Good job Katie!)
HIGHEST PRICED ITEM THAT SOLD
Star Trek: 24th Century Female Klingon Costume at $ 4,055.
Star Trek: Enterprise T'Pau Minister's Robes at $ 2,600.
Star Trek: Nemesis Enterprise E Desk Chair at $ 2,550
Star Trek: DS9 Gowron Klingon Baldric at $ 2,114
Star Trek: Enterprise Trip Ticker Starfleet Uniform at $ 1,944
Alec
69th week of IAW auctions (auctions ending May 24th)
While this is the 69th week of auctions, It is titled Week 75 to be consistent with the Star Trek Auctions Archive.
I am still a week behind, so I will have Week 76 up tomorrow. Sorry, but there is some big news that I will tell you all about soon that is consuming my time.
Writing these blogs, I have always focused on items over $ 1,000 (except for the Best Buy and Sleeper Awards). The past few weeks, there have been very few items over $ 1,000. It shows that the auctions are slowing down.
The Maroon Female Captain's Uniform went for $ 3,617. There aren't many of these left from what i hear, so this was bound to go at a good price. I still need one of these, but am holding out for a male. These are still the cream of the costume crop!
The B'Ellana Torres Starfleet Uniform at $ 1,325 was a steal! It included the Maquis rank and was almost the Best Buy of the week. It is rare that major character costumes go so cheap, so the buyer got a good deal.
Romulan Senator Robes continue to be strong as this set went for $ 1,301. The robes have been a hot seller lately, after going in the $ 500-600 range last year. They are beautiful, as I have a set and love them. The material and workmanship are quite amazing.
A Feature Film Crewman Uniform Belt went for an insane $ 1,025! Obviously someone needed this bad and so was willing to pay way above market price. When that is the case, market price is irrelevant.
As far as props go:
The Vulcan Lirpa went for a very strong $ 1,525. These are great props since they are pretty iconic, having been used by Kirk and Spock in their great fight scene in the TOS episode "Amok Time". I won one of these and think it is a great piece for any Star Trek fan.
The Space Background Paintings lot went for $ 1,575. They don't do it for me, but someone liked them!
This The Romulan Mine/Xindi Weapon prop went for a healthy $ 1,293. Another one sold in Week 38 for $790. Will from the Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Forum said:
"There were two of them. One with Blue lights and one with Green lights. I won the Blue light version a while back which is the one that Archer has to deactivate at the very end. This one that was just sold was the green version which is the first one that Archer deactivates (and has the most screen time). "It is a cool prop and since it served as two props, it got plenty of screen time. A good price I think.
A huge Voyager Sickbay Monitor Console went for $ 1,251 to Martin from Berlin, who will have to pay some serious shipping on this! Still, a good deal.
The Voyager LCARS Readout Panel went for a reasonable $ 1,125. It was big and had cool engineering graphics.
The Voyager Richard James Fabric Consistency Sample Book for $ 960 was really interesting. We don't see many items like this that really tell the behind the scenes story of Star Trek.
The Borg Arm at $ 825 was a pretty good deal. Everyone loves te eBorg, so this prop will get a lot of attention in someone's collection. And at a very good price.
The Star Trek VI Klingon Head Mask at $ 830 was reasonably priced. I have one of these and they look great on display. Anywhere in this neighborhood is a good deal. They are pretty sturdy too.
There was a beautiful LCARS Style Control Board at $ 666. What a great deal for a really nice piece! There are plenty of these, but when you can get a beautiful one at a great price, they are really worth looking at.
Finally, Dr. Phlox's Sickbay Microscope went for a cheap $ 635. I don't find it interesting, seems a bit too modern, but cool none the less, and at a great price.
THIS WEEK'S AWARDS:
Best Costume of the Week: The Maroon Female Captain's Uniform at $ 3,617.
Best Prop of the Week: The Vulcan Lirpa at $ 1,525 is iconic!
Best Buy of the week: The Klingon Painstick at $ 202 was a steal!
Worst Buy of the week: The Feature Film Crewman Uniform Belt at $ 1,025 was INSANE!
Sleeper of the Week: The LCARS Style Control Board at $ 666
HIGHEST PRICED ITEM THAT SOLD
Star Trek: Maroon Female Captain's Uniform at $ 3,617.
Star Trek: Enterprise Vulcan Lirpa at $ 1,525.
Star Trek: Space Background Paintings lot at $ 1,575.
Star Trek: Voayger B'Ellana Torres Starfleet Uniform at $ 1,325
Star Trek: Enterprise Romulan Mine/Xindi Weapon prop went for a healthy $ 1,293
Alec
While this is the 70th week of auctions, It is titled Week 76 to be consistent with the Star Trek Auctions Archive.
The T'Pau Minister's Robes that went for $ 2,600. I backed off of these for Donna and I think she did well, at this price. I know she would have gone higher and I don't blame her. These are certainly the nicest Vulcan robes we have seen, and T'Pau is an important character in the Star Trek universe. I am jealous!
As far as props go:
The Starfleet Command Building Model was something different and went for a healthy $ 1,875. We all like models I think, however, as Jorg points out "Buildings of a similar, yet different design, were seen on Earth in "Paradise lost" and on Risa in "Let he who is without sin...". This building matches a building seen on the Mari homeworld in "Random thoughts" most closely however."
