All articles tagged with #resale market
Swatch's Royal Pop watch, created with Audemars Piguet, drew huge queues and forced some stores to close for safety across the UK, France and Switzerland; the £335 timepiece is already appearing in high online resales, with buyers flipping it for around £1,000 and listings up to £16,000.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino laughed off backlash over reports that a 2026 World Cup final ticket could be priced above $2 million, promising to personally hand a hot dog to any buyer and arguing that high prices reflect a market-driven resale system. While some seats remain affordable, four final tickets neared $2.3 million, underscoring controversy over dynamic pricing; critics like Pep Guardiola lament affordability, but Infantino says prices align with the entertainment market and that FIFA, a not-for-profit, reinvests proceeds into football development.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the high face-value prices for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, arguing market demand and the resale framework justify steep prices despite criticism from fans; he highlighted massive demand with finals priced around $11,000 at face value and many group-stage tickets under $300, while noting FIFA earns fees from resale on its platform.
Adidas’ ultra-light Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, worn by the London Marathon winners, is fueling a resale surge: StockX listings show prices above $5,000 for larger sizes and an average asking price around $2,627, though actual completed sales have peaked around $1,855.
A FinanceBuzz piece highlights 10 vintage plates that can fetch significant sums on resale markets, including Kutani, Tiffany & Co. bone china, Kangxi-era Chinese porcelain, Meissen, Flora Danica, Sèvres, Minton, Moorcroft, Spode, and Lenox. Values range from roughly $120 for a Lenox Fountain plate to hundreds or thousands for rarer makers and older pieces; authenticity marks and back-stamps are key to determining value, and not all vintage pieces retain value.
Millennials and Gen Z are driving a surge in estate sales as aging baby boomers downsizing, with demand for midcentury decor, vintage fashion, and sterling silver fueled by online marketplaces and resellers, reshaping pricing and how households pass possessions to new generations.
With 100 days to kickoff, demand for 2026 World Cup tickets across the US, Mexico and Canada is surging despite sky-high prices and geopolitical tensions, including the US-Israel-Iran crisis and immigration crackdowns; FIFA defends its not-for-profit model while the booming secondary market lists tickets far above face value, sparking concerns the event could feel elitist even as fans travel across North America.
Ticket prices for the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami are soaring, with average tickets around $4,000 and some listings as high as $30,000, plus premium parking up to $9,000 and midfield suites offering 18 tickets for $1.2 million. The surge is driven by a large Miami alumni base and compelling storylines, including Indiana’s homecoming quarterback, with roughly 65,000 in attendance expected at Hard Rock Stadium and even attention from President Trump, underscoring Miami’s role as a global hub for major live-sport events.
FIFA said more than 500 million ticket requests were filed during the month-long window for the 2026 World Cup, with random draws planned to assign tickets for all 104 matches in February; about 2 million tickets had already been sold and 4–5 million remain, signaling oversubscription. The most requested matches included Colombia-Portugal, Mexico-Korea Republic, the final and the opener, while high prices and a robust resale market have drawn scrutiny. A final sales phase in spring remains possible as the tournament runs June 11–July 19 across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour has fans outraged over exorbitant presale prices, with tickets surfacing at up to $2,400 and long online queues. Secondary-market data shows median resale prices in the hundreds to thousands, reflecting a broader industry spike in concert costs. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino has defended high prices as 'underpriced,' while rumors of Mars owing $50 million to MGM Resorts were denied by MGM. General on-sale begins Jan 15 at 12 p.m. local time.
A limited edition Labubu x Vans plush doll is rapidly gaining value, with resale prices approaching $10,000, driven by its rarity and popularity. The Labubu toy, designed by Kasing Lung and inspired by Nordic mythology, has become a viral phenomenon, with some versions selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Experts believe the trend is sustainable due to its cultural and artistic appeal, despite concerns over market volatility and reselling controversies.
Labubu dolls, a collectible toy from China, are becoming a global sensation, driven by their 'cute horror' appeal, celebrity endorsements, and the thrill of blind box purchasing, with resale values soaring and impacting the toy market, especially among Millennials and Gen Z adults.
Prices for cards from the Pokémon TCG set Destined Rivals are stabilizing, with some high-value cards like Ethan’s Typhlosion and Mewtwo fetching hundreds of dollars, though sealed packs remain overpriced. The set features stunning art and better pull rates, making it a desirable collection, but most cards are affordable for players, and the market is calming after a period of chaos.
Peloton has launched Repowered, a marketplace for reselling used bikes and treadmills, allowing members to list their equipment with AI-generated pricing suggestions, aiming to capitalize on the booming secondhand fitness market and reach new customers while offering a safer, streamlined selling process.
Scalpers are struggling to profit from the PS5 Pro due to its widespread availability, with many reselling the console at or below retail price on platforms like eBay UK and Japan's Mercari. While the console itself is readily available, the external disc drive is in short supply and being scalped at higher prices. Despite some sellers attempting to profit, many are breaking even or incurring losses due to platform fees and shipping costs.