The lucky eBay seller didn't realize what they had until the ornament was put on eBay with a starting price of $7.99. Within three days the ornament was over $200. Another bid came in, bringing the price up to over $400, but it was the last day that would-be buyers got busy.
On closing day the clown had a $433. bid, but several folks were intent on adding it to their collection.
Final price: $1864.
The seller said there were several Christmas pieces in the box lot and they were planning to go no higher than $25. for the entire group. Getting caught up in the auction fever, the eBay seller wound up paying $35. Those other pieces in the lot? They also did quite well on eBay!
This particular clown ornament mold is found in John Lightner's Christmas Rarities with an estimated value of $800.-$900.
