Post #514604 by LOL Tiki on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 5:46 PM

This really isn't uncommon for eBay. All too often I see readily available vintage and contemporary mugs sell for extraordinary prices simply because a couple of buyers who did not do their homework get caught up in a bidding war.

Until today I haven't seen this scenario unfold with any Bosko pieces. With small editions and relatively infrequent appearances on eBay, Bosko's work tends to fetch a high price to begin with. When Bosko mugs do appear they seem to come in spurts, usually some collector thinning the heard. Regarding the current auction, my guess is the bidders are new to collecting, aware of Bosko and these recently closed auctions but, not having bothered to search out Bosko's website, are unaware of the value and availability of this piece and are bidding accordingly.