Wait, the Most Expensive Thing on Amazon Is How Much?!
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Amazon was founded in 1994, but it would take the company about 15 years before it changed the world as we know it. Now synonymous with online shopping, the retailer offers anything your heart could ever want. Including some high-end items and valuable collectibles.
The most expensive items on Amazon include vases, luxury watches and tons of sports memorabilia. But to make things more equal, we've only included one item per category.
In the top spot, you'll find a surprising treasure worth four million dollars! Yes, you read that right.
10. Daum Crystal Magnum Vase
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Price: $27,680*
Find it: On Amazon
French crystal studio Daum is known for its rare pieces that are made by hand. They've been operating since 1878 and were all the rage with wealthy socialites in the Art Nouveau period. And while us peasants might not be familiar with them, anyone with taste and deep pockets would be happy to pay over $27,000 for this one-of-a-kind vase.
If that price is still too low for your royal tastes, check out the world's most expensive vases.
*Prices are subject to change.
9. Original Benjamin Franklin Hand Written Note
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Price: $32,000
Find it: On Amazon
Who knew history could be listed on Amazon? Own a piece of America's past with this 1787 note handwritten by none other than founding father Benjamin Franklin. You know, the guy who invented the lightning rod, eventually giving way to us being able to control electricity?
The paper has a certificate of authenticity and is guaranteed for life. Since Franklin will continue being an important historical figure for as long as America exists, this paper will probably keep increasing in value.
8. IGI Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings
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Price: $59,858.50
Find it: On Amazon
Men grow cold and women get old, but diamonds are forever. So goes the (quite sexist) saying. And while the slogan comes from a marketing ploy, its promise of eternity isn't exaggerated. These beautiful stud earrings have certified round-cut diamonds. They're also guaranteed to be conflict-free so that you can sparkle without guilt. (Except, maybe, the guilt of spending $60,000 on jewelry.)
7. Michael Jordan Autographed Portrait Card
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Price: $74,999.99
Find it: On Amazon
One of the most famous basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan is legendary. So much so, that people will still pay $75,000 for his signed portrait card, over 20 years after he retired. This Chicago Bulls memorabilia is 16" x 13.5" with the frame and would be a great addition to a collector's treasures.
6. Patek Philippe Rose Gold Watch
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Price: $99,000
Find it: On Amazon
The most expensive watch on Amazon costs just under $100,000. It's a Patek Philipe Annual Calendar Moonphase watch. The 38-millimeter case is made with 18-karat rose gold. We won't deny the watch is beautiful and elegant, but our pockets would laugh at the mere thought of buying it. If money is no object to you, buy it for the rest of us who can't.
5. 1891 American Silver Morgan Dollar
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Price: $164,000
Find it: On Amazon
Coins can be an extremely valuable collector's item. Case in point, this 1891 $1 Silver Morgan New Orleans coin, priced at $164,000. The coin is part of the Illinois Set, which coin enthusiasts know is one of the sets that can bring you the most dollars. Its great condition also contributes to its high price. If taken care of, this item will definitely appreciate in value.
4. 2017 Patrick Mahomes Autographed Rookie Card
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Price: $218,274.99
Find it: On Amazon
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a lot of fans. Need proof? The high value of this RPA (rookie patch auto). These items are usually made with a signed piece of a player's jersey. And while the most famous ones can go for millions, $218,000 isn't bad for a 2017 item.
3. Mordecai Brown 1920s Signed Baseball
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Price: $267,265.99
Find it: On Amazon
You don't have to be a baseball fan to appreciate this piece of sports history. Signed by Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, this 1920s baseball has survived for over a century. The legendary baseball player-turned-manager was one of the best players of his time, despite having only three fingers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1949. As long as the sport has fans, this item won't lose value.
2. Cal Ripken Jr. 1981 Signed Jersey
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Price: $890,908.99
Find it: On Amazon
Once again, sports memorabilia proves to be incredibly lucrative. For about $891,000 you could be the owner of Cal Ripken Jr.'s rookie jersey, which the player signed in 1981. Sure, it hasn't yet reached 100 years like Brown's baseball, but the jersey has already proven that people are interested in it and will probably hit $1 million in value in the next decade.
1. Francisco de Goya's 'Portrait of Rafael Esteve'
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Price: $4 million
Find it: On Amazon
Francisco de Goya is one of the most important Spanish painters of all time. His work is displayed in some of the world's best art museums, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and in Madrid's Museo del Padro.
Of course, this isn't an original — even $4 million wouldn't be enough for that. But this faithful replica of the painting that hangs in the Museo de San Pio V in Valencia, Spain, is still the most expensive item you'll find on Amazon in 2022.