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  <name>2009 Songwriters Hall of Fame Online Auction</name>
  <host_name>songwriters</host_name>
  <short_description>Celebrate with the incredibly talented supporters of The Songwriters Hall of Fame in their third on-line auction at charitybuzz! </short_description>
  <description>&lt;img src=&quot;/images/highlights/shof/pics1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:
right; margin-left: 00px;&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;A museum that sings...
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
That was the dream of the founders of the National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring the accomplishments and lives of those men and women who create the popular songs that serve as the soundtrack of our lives. These are the songs heard and enjoyed on recordings, in concerts, in movies and on radio, television and the Internet, both in our country and around the world.
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
The most important ongoing goal and a key component of this organization's agenda is to establish a permanent, state-of-the-art museum in New York City to highlight the achievements of songwriting greats and acknowledge their rightful place in our culture. The facility will also serve as a resource and center of study for scholars, aspiring songwriters, students and music lovers young and old to learn about our musical heritage.
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
Celebrate with the incredibly talented supporters of The Songwriters Hall of Fame in their third online auction at charitybuzz! 
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;/images/highlights/shof/pics2.jpg&quot;&gt;



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  <start_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</start_date>
  <end_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:00 EST</end_date>
  <url>http://www.songhall.org/ </url>
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      <name>Peter Yarrow's Personal Original Hand-Signed, Leather-Bound Collector's Edition of &lt;i&gt;Puff the Magic Dragon&lt;/i&gt;</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: Peter Yarrow's Personal Original Hand-Signed, Leather-Bound Collector's Edition of &lt;i&gt;Puff the Magic Dragon&lt;/i&gt;.  Comes with a certificate of authenticity.  May not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;


&lt;i&gt;Puff the Magic Dragon &lt;/i&gt;is simply one of the most beloved songs of all time-a classic that's become as much a part of the childhood experience as Mother Goose and fairy tales. Yet singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow and co-composer Lenny Lipton have never allowed a picture book adaptation of this magical tale...until now. With Yarrow's and Lipton's blessing, Puff, Jackie Paper, and the land of Honalee finally live on the page. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take home Peter Yarrow's own original hand-signed copy of &lt;i&gt;Puff the Magic Dragon&lt;/i&gt; and support the Songwriters Hall of Fame!</description>
      <estimated_price>150.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>350.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>400.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>8</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>solodude</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23702</item_id>
      <name>Meet Cher Backstage On Saturday, December 12, 2009</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 2 VIP tickets to see Cher perform in Las Vegas with a backstage meet and greet.  Valid Saturday, December 12, 2009 ONLY.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;


Almost 200,000 fans witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during the first 44 sold-out shows in 2008.  Now Cher has returned beginning in February 2009!  Cher's latest spectacle is a state-of-the-art extravaganza recounting the highlights of her remarkable 43-year career.  Enjoy 2 VIP tickets to see Cher plus meet her backstage!</description>
      <estimated_price>5000.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>9000.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>9500.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>500.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>18</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>CherForever</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23703</item_id>
      <name>Meet Wynonna Judd at The Concert of Your Choice</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 2 tickets and 2 meet &amp; greet passes to a 2009 Wynonna Judd concert. Please note that the date is subject to approval by Big Enterprises. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wynonna first came into prominence as part of the legendary mother-daughter duo, The Judds, in 1984 and has been critically applauded around the world as one of the finest vocalists of our time. A world-renowned vocalist and entertainer, Wynonna has accumulated sales totals as a solo artist in excess of ten million units, a top Female Vocalist win by the Academy of Country Music and thirteen top ten hits on the charts. Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and her life story, Wynonna's luminous career has certainly grown to levels once thought unimaginable. Innovative, inspired and imaginative, this phenomenal music veteran is about to change the rules all over again. Wynonna continues to endear herself to her fans by staying dedicated to her community and reverent to her art by seeking to shake up the musical landscape as she soars into her third decade of consummate victory.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; Don't miss this chance to meet this beautiful and talented entertainer!
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      <current_price>1555.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>1805.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>250.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>12</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:47 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>charityman</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23704</item_id>
      <name>Signed CD from John Mayer</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: signed single, &quot;Say&quot; from John Mayer.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

The last few years have seen Mayer flourish into one of the top artists in the world.  In addition to his own writing, recording, and touring, he has collaborated with icons and contemporaries alike--Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Herbie Hancock, as well as Kanye West, the Dixie Chicks, and Alicia Keys. In doing so, Mayer says his own interests have grown and his perspectives expanded. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take home his hit single, &quot;Say&quot;, signed by John Mayer.
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      <estimated_price>50.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>50.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>75.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Dietz65</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23705</lot_id>
      <item_id>23705</item_id>
      <name>Signed Songbook from Kenny Rogers</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: Signed songbook from Kenny Rogers.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kenny Roger's is a prolific American country music singer, photographer, producer, songwriter, actor and businessman. He has been very successful, charting more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 420 individual weeks in the United States alone.
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
As one of country music's biggest crossover successes, Kenny's numerous accolades include: 3 Grammy Awards 11 People's Choice Awards 18 American Music Awards 8 Academy of Country Music Awards 5 Country Music Association Awards. Perhaps his most cherished award is also his most personal. In 1990, Kenny was honored with the Horatio Alger Award, given to those who have distinguished themselves despite humble beginnings. For both Kenny and his admirers, his success is all the more remarkable for his having been raised in a Houston public housing project with seven brothers and sisters.

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      <estimated_price>50.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>100.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>125.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>4</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:11 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Actionp</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23706</lot_id>
      <item_id>23706</item_id>
      <name>Collection of Signed Galt MacDermot Records</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: a collection of signed Galt MacDermot records including; &lt;i&gt;Up From the Basement--Unreleased Tracks Vol. 1, More From the Basement--Unreleased Tracks Vol. 2, The Nucleus, Galt MacDermot and his midmanhattan rythm section&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt; Take This Bread--'A Mass In Our Time'&lt;/i&gt;.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.</description>
      <estimated_price>100.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>50.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>75.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>1</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:02 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>mcgehee</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23707</lot_id>
      <item_id>23707</item_id>
      <name>UPDATED:  Meet Bonnie Raitt on October 16, 2009 in Savannah Georgia</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 2 tickets to see Bonnie Raitt on October 16th show at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA with a backstage meet and greet.  Tickets are in the 7th row.  Date may not be rescheduled.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bonnie Raitt is as known for her lifelong commitment to social activism as she is for her music. In addition to performing at hundreds of benefit concerts supporting numerous causes over the course of her career, Bonnie also integrates fundraising activity into her regular touring schedule. Take this opportunity to meet with this social activists and be entertained by her wonderful talent.</description>
      <estimated_price>350.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>750.01</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>850.01</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>100.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>12</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:40 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>charityman</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23708</lot_id>
      <item_id>23708</item_id>
      <name>Lunch With Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: Lunch with Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins in LA or Chicago.  Valid for 2 people at a mutually convenient time.  Restaurant TBD. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Billy Corgan has made many albums by different names--with his legendary band Smashing Pumpkins and with the short-lived but acclaimed Zwan. As a writer, producer, player and singer, he's contributed to recordings by the likes of Cheap Trick, Ric Ocasek, New Order and Hole, among others and supplied the musical score for such movies as Stigmata and Ransom. In 2005, Corgan released the hauntingly beautiful The Future Embrace, his first solo album.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Bid now and meet this extremely multi-talented star for lunch in Chicago or Los Angeles for a unique lunch opportunity not to be forgotten!
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      <estimated_price>500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>15000.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>16000.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>1000.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>30</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:17 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>aaroniusmaximus</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23709</lot_id>
      <item_id>23709</item_id>
      <name>1 Bottle of Ramey Chardonay from Ritchie Vineyard</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 1 Bottle of Ramey Chardonay from Ritchie Vineyard.  Shipping restrictions may apply.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; 


  
 Situated directly in the center of the Russian River appellation, our block of Kent Ritchie's vineyard was planted in 1972 to the old Wente selection. Widely spaced--the fashion at the time--these old vines with their gnarly trunks produce tiny quantities of grapes per vine. The benchland soil is pure Goldridge Loam, common to great vineyards in this part of the Russian River Valley.
 
</description>
      <estimated_price>60.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>50.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>75.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:04 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>jhyer</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23710</lot_id>
      <item_id>23710</item_id>
      <name>Signed T-Shirt from Julianne Hough</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: signed T-Shirt from Julianne Hough.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Every country artist once had a &quot;day job&quot; that commonly used music business term for an occupation that pays the bills and fills the void between hopeful aspiration and bonafide success. However, never in the history of country music has someone taken a more celebrated path on the road to their country music dream than Julianne Hough &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

A triple threat as a singer, actress and dancer, Julianne is already known to millions of fans as the two-time professional dance champion on ABC-TV's top-rated Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). The show, which pairs professional dancers with music, sports, film and television celebrities, has become a cultural phenomenon and Julianne its top star. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take home a signed t-shirt from Julianne!
</description>
      <estimated_price>150.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>75.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>100.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>idltl69</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23711</lot_id>
      <item_id>23711</item_id>
      <name>2 VIP Tickets Plus a Meet and Greet with Kate Voegele at the Concert of Your Choice</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 2 VIP Tickets Plus a Meet and Greet with Kate Voegele at the Concert of Your Choice.  Also includes a CD and t-shirt.  Check out her website &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myspace.com/katevoegele &quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; HERE &lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You could say Kate Voegele is an overachiever. At 22 years old, the Cleveland, Ohio native has spent the better part of the last two years juggling life as a full-time singer-songwriter, part-time actress and a college student, rarely pausing to take a breath.  Meet this talented young artist at the concert of your choice!</description>
      <estimated_price>250.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>450.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>500.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>5</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:30 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>ceegee</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23712</lot_id>
      <item_id>23712</item_id>
      <name>Meet Jason Mraz Backstage on August 7, 2009 at Nikon Jones Beach Theatre</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Winner and a friend come join Jason Mraz at the NYC Stop of The Gratitude Cafe Tour, August 7, 2009, Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre.  Winner and their guest will get the meet Jason backstage for a chat and receive 2 tickets to the show.  Also appearing is very special guest G. Love &amp; Special Sauce with additional support from K'naan.</description>
      <estimated_price>500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>3600.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>3850.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>250.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>20</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:30 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>kevykay84</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23713</lot_id>
      <item_id>23713</item_id>
      <name>Signed Limited Edition Poster and More from Elvis Costello</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: signed limited edition poster, signed copy of &quot;MOMOFUKU&quot; and a copy of &quot;The River in Reverse&quot;.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elvis Costello was an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s, and later became associated with the punk rock and new wave musical genres, before establishing himself as a unique and original voice in the 1980s.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Over his career, that musical eclecticism has distinguished Costello's records as much as his fiercely literate lyrics. Because he supports his lyrics with his richly diverse music, Costello is one of the most innovative, influential, and best songwriters since Bob Dylan.
</description>
      <estimated_price>300.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>175.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>200.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:07 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Fallboy63</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23714</item_id>
      <name>Signed Drumhead from 311</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: Signed drumhead from 311 plus a small signed poster.  The poster is slightly wrinkled.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;311's fusion of reggae and rap-metal was created in Omaha, NE, where singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, DJ/singer S.A. Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton, and the bassist known only as P-Nut launched the group in 1990. Taking their name from the Omaha Police Department's code for indecent exposure, the quintet began gigging locally and soon moved to Los Angeles, signing with Capricorn Records in 1991. 311 then translated their regional success into national recognition with several key albums, including 1992's Music, 1993's Grassroots, and 1995's eponymous 311 (aka The Blue Album), the latter of which reached number 12 on the album chart, sold three million copies in the U.S., and sported the hit tracks &quot;All Mixed Up&quot; and &quot;Down.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In 1996, following a nonstop year of touring in support of 311, the band released Enlarged to Show Detail, a home video of live performances taken from amphitheater shows in Kansas City and Denver. Transistor, a double album of new songs sandwiched onto one CD, arrived one year later and prompted the group's most ambitious tour yet. The album soon achieved platinum status, and the resulting show dates provided ample material for Live, which was released in 1998 and captured the band's strength in concert. A year later, 311 returned with Soundsystem before jumping to the Volcano label for the release of From Chaos, which appeared in summer 2001. Evolver appeared two years later; unlike its predecessors, however, the album failed to go gold or platinum.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
By now, 311 had been together over ten years, and the band celebrated its decade-plus existence with the Greatest Hits compilation. Released in July 2004, the album included all of 311's hit singles, several new tracks, and the band's reggae-tinged cover of the Cure's &quot;Love Song,&quot; which had originally appeared on the soundtrack to the Adam Sandler film 50 First Dates. 311 presented new material in August 2005 with the Don't Tread on Me LP, followed by an additional round of touring. Upon its completion, the road-weary musicians took a hiatus, their first break in nearly ten years. 311 soon returned to the studio, however, this time partnering with mega-producer Bob Rock. Heralded by frontman Nick Hexum as &quot;the heaviest 311 has ever been,&quot; the resulting Uplifter arrived in 2009. 
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      <estimated_price>150.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>50.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>75.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>1</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:08 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>toyoguard</high_bidder>
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      <name>&quot;Tennis Shoe Escape&quot; by Jerry Garcia</name>
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      <description>Includes:  &quot;Tennis Shoe Escape&quot; by Jerry Garcia.  Plate signed offset lithograph in a numbered edition of 500.  16 x 20 inches approx.  Certificate of Authenticity provided.  

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      <current_price>500.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>550.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>1</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:29 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>sailing3755</high_bidder>
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      <name>$5,000 Portrait Sitting with Bradford Renaissance Portraits</name>
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      <description>Includes: An exclusive family or individual (sorry, no pets) photo session with renown portrait photographer Bradford, who will fly in from California to take the portrait at his White Plains, NY studio. $5000 gift certificate for a 16x20&quot; wall portrait on canvas with rich artistry. Capture this moment in time with a professional and beautiful photograph from Bradford! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Looking for that perfect family portrait for that empty space in your living room? Well now you can have it! Widely recognized as one of the top portraitist in the world today, Bradford Rowley's portraits of distinction can be seen in many of the most luxurious homes throughout North America as well as abroad. Having a passion and love of the art from a very early age, Bradford drew inspiration from the great masters of portraiture from the early Renaissance Period to the present. The impact of the works of such legendary portrait artists such as Sir Thomas Gainsborough and Sargent would greatly influence Bradford's style. Today, the demand for Bradford's museum quality portraiture is at its highest level. In Southern California, the average Bradford client travels more than one hundred miles to be photographed by him, and the studio remains booked-up weeks in advance. 


 
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      <current_price>550.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>650.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>100.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>6</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:11 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>jaypeters</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23717</lot_id>
      <item_id>23717</item_id>
      <name>$3,000 Portrait Sitting with Bradford Renaissance Portraits</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: An exclusive family or individual (sorry, no pets) photo session with renown portrait photographer Bradford, who will fly in from California to take the portrait at his White Plains, NY studio. $5000 gift certificate for a 11x14&quot; wall portrait on canvas with rich artistry. Capture this moment in time with a professional and beautiful photograph from Bradford! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Looking for that perfect family portrait for that empty space in your living room? Well now you can have it! Widely recognized as one of the top portraitist in the world today, Bradford Rowley's portraits of distinction can be seen in many of the most luxurious homes throughout North America as well as abroad. Having a passion and love of the art from a very early age, Bradford drew inspiration from the great masters of portraiture from the early Renaissance Period to the present. The impact of the works of such legendary portrait artists such as Sir Thomas Gainsborough and Sargent would greatly influence Bradford's style. Today, the demand for Bradford's museum quality portraiture is at its highest level. In Southern California, the average Bradford client travels more than one hundred miles to be photographed by him, and the studio remains booked-up weeks in advance. </description>
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      <current_price>350.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>400.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:03 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>mdshanahan</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23718</item_id>
      <name>&quot;You're So Vain&quot; Hand Written Lyrics from Carly Simon</name>
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      <description>Includes: &quot;You're So Vain&quot; hand-written lyrics from Carly Simon.  In condition as donated may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt;

You walked into the party&lt;br&gt;
Like you were walking onto a yacht&lt;br&gt;
Your hat strategically dipped below one eye&lt;br&gt;
Your scarf it was apricot&lt;br&gt;
You had one eye in the mirror&lt;br&gt;
As you watched yourself gavotte&lt;br&gt;
And all the girls dreamed&lt;br&gt;
That they'd be your partner&lt;br&gt;
They'd be your partner, and....&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

You're so vain&lt;br&gt;
You probably think this song is about you&lt;br&gt;
You're so vain&lt;br&gt;
I'll bet you think this song is about you&lt;br&gt;
Don't you? Don't you?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

You had me several years ago&lt;br&gt;
When I was still quite naive&lt;br&gt;
Well you said that we made such a pretty pair&lt;br&gt;
And that you would never leave&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

But you gave away the things you loved&lt;br&gt;
And one of them was me&lt;br&gt;
I had some dreams&lt;br&gt;
They were clouds in my coffee&lt;br&gt;
Clouds in my coffee and....&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

You're so vain&lt;br&gt;
You probably think this song is about you&lt;br&gt;
You're so vain&lt;br&gt;
I'll bet you think this song is about you&lt;br&gt;
Don't you? Don't you?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Well I hear you went up to Saratoga&lt;br&gt;
And your horse naturally won&lt;br&gt;
Then you flew your Lear jet up to Nova Scotia&lt;br&gt;
To see the total eclipse of the sun&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Well, you're where you should be all of the time&lt;br&gt;
And when you're not you're with&lt;br&gt;
Some underworld spy&lt;br&gt;
Or the wife of a close friend&lt;br&gt;
Wife of a close friend, and....&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

You're so vain&lt;br&gt;
You probably think this song is about you&lt;br&gt;
You're so vain&lt;br&gt;
I'll bet you think this song is about you&lt;br&gt;
Don't you? Don't you?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

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      <estimated_price>500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>3250.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>3500.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>250.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>14</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:04 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>rclareman</high_bidder>
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      <name>&quot;Lyrics 1964-2008&quot;, Signed by Paul Simon</name>
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      <description>Includes: signed book of lyrics by Paul Simon.  &quot;Lyrics 1964-2008&quot;, Signed by Paul Simon.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Still absolutely amazing after all these years.  This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Kennedy Center Honoree has also won an astonishing twelve Grammies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In May 2007, the Nation once again turned their eyes to him, as he became the first recipient of the annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Paul Simon was the first American artist invited to perform in post-apartheid South Africa by President Nelson Mandela, and in 2006 was named one of the 100 People Who Shaped The World, by Time Magazine. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There'll be a lot more than fifty ways for you to be thrilled you when you own this signed lyric book from the one and only, Paul Simon.</description>
      <estimated_price>500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>250.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>275.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:35 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Tommy881</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23720</item_id>
      <name>Original, Hand Written Lyrics to Matchbox Twenty's Hit Song, &quot;Bent&quot; from Rob Thomas</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: Original, Hand Written Lyrics to Matchbox Twenty's Hit Song, &quot;Bent&quot; from Rob Thomas.  In condition as donated may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Rob Thomas is an American rock recording artist, and songwriter. He is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty and formerly of the band Tabitha's Secret. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist. Thomas earned three Grammy awards for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana triple-platinum hit &quot;Smooth&quot; on the album Supernatural in 1999. He has also lent his songwriting talents to such artists as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt and Daughtry. 
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      <estimated_price>250.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>275.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>325.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>7</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Bill M</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23721</lot_id>
      <item_id>23721</item_id>
      <name>Hand Written Lyrics, &quot;Taking Chances&quot; from American Idol Judge, Kara DioGuardi</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: original, hand written lyrics, &quot;Taking Chances&quot; from Kara DioGuardi.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;One of the industry's most sought after songwriters and producers, Kara DioGuardi's songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. They have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, and many more.</description>
      <estimated_price>100.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>1350.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>1600.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>250.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>15</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:04 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>cdionfan</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23722</lot_id>
      <item_id>23722</item_id>
      <name>Billy Corgan</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Billy Corgan

</description>
      <estimated_price>2400.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>7000.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>7500.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>500.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:09 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>dean_au</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23723</lot_id>
      <item_id>23723</item_id>
      <name>Signed Fender Bass Guitar from Pete Wentz</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: Signed Pete Wentz signature Fender bass guitar.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; If you fell in love with Fall Out Boy listening to &quot;Sugar, We're Goin' Down,&quot; the bands debut single, you are certainly not alone. Fall Out Boy have developed a die hard fan base. One fan at a time, loyal to the end.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

The four members of Chicago's Fall Out Boy came together in 2001. Patrick Stumpt, Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley, and Pete Wentz took the music industry by force and have continuously produced chart-topping hits, marking them as one of the most respected rock bands today. Fall Out Boy's latest album is titled Infinity on High and was released on February 6, 2007. The lead single, &quot;This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race&quot;, debuted at the 2006 American Music Awards. In the album's opening week, Infinity on High reached #1 on the Billboard 200.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

The sheer brilliance of Fall Out Boy's albums proves that this talent band will one day be in the ranks of the greatest rock bands of all-time. Don't miss your chance today to bid on an autographed guitar from Pete Wentz. 
</description>
      <estimated_price>500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>325.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>375.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>3</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 05:50 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:50 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>maxaluna50</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23724</lot_id>
      <item_id>23724</item_id>
      <name>Signed Box Set of CDs from the Legendary, George Strait</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: signed box set of CDs from George Strait.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;George Strait knows those charts well. His 1981 debut single &quot;Unwound&quot; was a Top 10 hit--and he has had at least one single hit the Top 10 every year since. His statistics are nothing short of astonishing, with more than 62 million albums sold in his career. He has 13 multi-Platinum, 30 Platinum and 33 Gold albums--more Gold albums than any other artist in Country Music, which ties him with no less than Frank Sinatra in eighth place for the most Gold albums of any artist in any musical genre.

 
  
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      <estimated_price>500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>850.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>950.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>100.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>10</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  8, 2009 11:44 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Tommy881</high_bidder>
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      <item_id>23725</item_id>
      <name>10-One Hour Personal Training Sessions with Smart Workout</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 10-one hour personal training package from Smart Workout at 124 E. 40th St. in NYC.  Based on availability.</description>
      <estimated_price>200.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>0.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>400.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>0</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  9, 2009 08:28 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:28 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>None</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23726</lot_id>
      <item_id>23726</item_id>
      <name>$1000 towards Cher payment from Eileen Bovee</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Cher</description>
      <estimated_price>150.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>1000.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>1100.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>100.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  9, 2009 08:30 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:30 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>CherForever</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23727</lot_id>
      <item_id>23727</item_id>
      <name>Rare Compilation of Johnny Mercer Artwork</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Johnny's daughter Mandy has donated a unique collection of her father's personal paintings.  This &quot;rare&quot; compilation of art reproductions was bound especially for the SHOF and has never before been presented to the general public. This historical collection has captured, through his art, his deep love of growing up in the south, his love for his family, and his interest in the landscapes of America. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

He found it difficult in the 1940's to enjoy personal moments to reflect on life since his time as Capitol Records President (1942-1947) were exciting but extremely demanding. Many of the paintings were done in 1947 right after Johnny resigned from Capitol. His musical talent was unquestioned but his artistic skill shines in his ability to capture  Americana through watercolors. The cover contains a caricature he drew of himself. 
</description>
      <estimated_price>1500.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>275.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>325.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>50.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>2</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun 12, 2009 05:14 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:14 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>TOM LIPUMA LLC</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23728</lot_id>
      <item_id>23728</item_id>
      <name>Meet Daughtry At the Concert of Your Choice</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: 4 tickets to the Daughtry concert of your choice with a meet and greet.  Based on availability.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Debuting their self-titled album in November 2006, Daughtry features former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry. The disc reached #1 for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks' debut effort, and sold more than 3 million copies. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Click &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daughtryofficial.com/us/home &quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; HERE&lt;/a&gt; for a list of upcoming concerts.</description>
      <estimated_price>1000.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>2600.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>2850.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>250.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>10</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun 15, 2009 05:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:30 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Tommy881</high_bidder>
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      <lot_id>23729</lot_id>
      <item_id>23729</item_id>
      <name>Autographed copy of  &quot;Defying Gravity&quot; by author Carol de Giere signed by Stephen Schwartz</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: an autographed copy of  &quot;Defying Gravity&quot; by author Carol de Giere signed by Stephen Schwartz. In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Defying Gravity includes many never-before-told stories about the genesis of Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, The Baker's Wife, Working, Rags, Children of Eden, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt and Enchanted.

This authorized biography by Carol de Giere takes readers into the creative world of Broadway and film composer Stephen Schwartz, from his experiences writing Godspell's score at age 23 through the collaborative journey for the making of the mega-hit musical Wicked. It includes hundreds of quotes from Schwartz and his colleagues
</description>
      <estimated_price>100.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>50.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>75.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>25.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>1</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun 15, 2009 05:49 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 08:49 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>edgardog</high_bidder>
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      <name>Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora Signed Guitar</name>
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      <description>Includes: Red Floyd Rose guitar signed by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora at the 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame gala where they were inducted into the SHOF.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now is your chance to own a guitar signed by two of the biggest names in music, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora; both members (and now Songwriter Hall of Fame members) of the hottest and most popular rockbands since the 1980's, Bon Jovi.
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
From classic Rock and Roll television, movies and humanitarian work, Jon Bon Jovi has certainly turned into a household name winning the hearts of females around the country. Just as Jon Bon Jovi has a following of devoted female fans, Richie Sambora's 'bad boy' rockstar image and talent as a songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer gains the attracts millions of female groupies. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi and lead guitarist Richie Sambora form the primary songwriting unit for the band that has sold nearly 100 million albums worldwide and played over 2,000 concerts in 47 countries before more than 31 million fans.
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      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:16 EST</close_date>
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      <name>2009 Songwriters Hall of Fame Signed Guitar</name>
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      <description>Includes: Gibson Guitar signed by all the 2009 Songwriters Hall of Fame Guitar inductees, honorees and other attendees.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Some signatures include; Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Rob Thomas, Clint Black, Kara DioGuardi, John Ondrasik, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland, James Rado, Lamont Dozier, Marilyn McCoo, Paul Williams, Roger Cook, Roger Greenway.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; The Songwriters Hall of Fame gala in NYC each year is the ultimate insiders party within the music industry.  Every bold faced name attends and this guitar is truly an iconic piece of musical history as it was signed by all the stars who attended the 2009 gala at the Marriott.  If you are a music buff, this is the guitar for you!   </description>
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      <open_date>Jun 22, 2009 05:14 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:00 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Tommy881</high_bidder>
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      <name>$3,500 towards Cher payment from Kelly Wagner</name>
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      <description>Cher</description>
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      <open_date>Jun 22, 2009 05:15 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 10:02 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>CherForever</high_bidder>
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      <name>Meet Clint Black at the Concert of Your Choice</name>
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      <description>Includes: 2 tickets and 2 meet and greet passes to the Clint Black concert of your choice.  Winner will choose from a location on Clint's current tour schedule for 2009.  Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://clintblack.com/ &quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Clint Black.com &lt;/a&gt; for a full listing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If allowed only one word to describe Clint Black, &quot;profound&quot; would cover a lot of bases. The artist has had a profound effect on the music industry, not only through his own recordings, but also through the establishment of his brainchild, Equity Music Group, a record company he co-founded in 2003.

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;He is a profound, not to mention prolific, songwriter.  To date, he has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career.  An astounding one-third of the songs eligible for single release achieved hit song status at country radio.  As a musician, he profoundly astounds--he is an accomplished guitarist, and humbly describes himself as proficient on drums, harmonica, bass guitar and any assortment of percussion instruments.</description>
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      <open_date>Jun 23, 2009 11:42 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 11:42 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>4par</high_bidder>
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      <name>Neil Diamond Memorabilia Package</name>
      <short_description></short_description>
      <description>Includes: &quot;The Essential Neil Diamond&quot; song book (signed), box set, &quot;Neil Diamond Stages, performances from 1970-2002&quot;, &quot;12 Songs&quot;, &quot;Home Before Dark&quot;, &quot;The Essential Neil Diamond&quot;, &quot;The Movie Albulm, as Time Goes By&quot;, cotton 2008 world tour bag, hat, t-shirt, hooded-zip up sweatshirt.  In condition as donated, may not be returned or exchanged.</description>
      <estimated_price>300.0</estimated_price>
      <current_price>750.0</current_price>
      <minimum_bid>850.0</minimum_bid>
      <bid_increment>100.0</bid_increment>
      <bid_count>8</bid_count>
      <open_date>Jun  4, 2009 10:00 EST</open_date>
      <close_date>Jun 30, 2009 09:11 EST</close_date>
      <high_bidder>Tommy881</high_bidder>
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