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We are pleased to announce that Gotta Have It’s auction featuring rare music memorabilia items from The Golden Closet’s collection concluded yesterday evening and was a great success. Many of our iconic collectible wardrobe pieces continued to receive bids long after the “official” ending time of 9pm EST. The majority of our rare Michael Jackson pieces received bids within 24 hours of the auction’s launch on Mar. 10th, which was the first time this had occurred in the history of Gotta Have It auctions, according to owner Ed Kosinski.

A few of our auction highlights are listed below:

-Our collection of Michael Jackson wardrobe did very well and the majority of items were sold far above their opening bid price. The most valuable piece turned out to be Mr. Jackson’s custom black jacket with red armband worn during several promotional appearances while in Europe, which received a final bid of $33,099.00. Michael Jackson’s shirt worn during live performances on the “BAD” tour sold for $30,138.00.

-The fur lined coat worn by Fergie (of Black Eyed Peas fame) in the video for her song “Glamorous” was another surprising standout from our music collection, and had an impressive closing bid of $13,190.40.

-Britney Spears vintage costume worn extensively in the video for the title track of her “Circus” album went for $11,400.00

-Some of the other items in our Pop Diva collection also did well, with video worn items from P!nk and Gwen Stefani both ending in the $8000 range. Other items from entertainers such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, and Christina Aguilera went for prices ranging from $5000 and up.

-Our stage worn custom-made tuxedo jacket worn by Ray Charles went for $6000.00.

Other collectible items ended successfully at prices far above their opening bids. The Golden Closet would like to thank Gotta Have It for their assistance in promoting and conducting the auction in such a competent and professional manner. We look forward to participating in future Gotta Have It events sales and also thank the many Michael Jackson forum and fan sites that helped provide advance exposure to members of the global collecting community.

For any additional information regarding the auction please email us directly at info@thegoldencloset.com or visit our website http://www.thegoldencloset.com to view more of our collection.

The Golden Closet

The Golden Closet would like to thank everyone again for participating and/or helping us spread the word regarding the Collectors For Charity Ebay auctions. The auctions generated considerable interest on Ebay and ended successfully on February 21st, 2010. We’re proud to say that every item offered received winning bids and the added exposure you provided was very helpful in achieving that goal.

We would also like to thank The Prop Store Of London for generously contributing some of their rare props to this effort, which greatly contributed to the success of the auctions. Collectors were provided with a great opportunity to purchase some rare collectible items while at the same time providing invaluable assistance to the people of Haiti who are still recovering from the aftermath of the recent earthquake.

We will be sure to keep all our friends notified of other Collectors For Charity auction events in the future as well and thank everyone again for their generosity in either bidding and/or providing news about the auctions via their websites.

Consignors interested in donating entertainment memorabilia wardrobe or props for upcoming Collectors For Charity auctions should contact us at info@thegoldencloset.com for more information.

Rare Michael Jackson memorabilia from The Golden Closet to be offered at online auction Mar. 1 – 10, 2010.

The Golden Closet is currently offering its rare collection of Michael Jackson collectibles in the Gotta Have It Rock and Roll Auction being held online. This exciting opportunity to acquire iconic signature items worn by the one and only King of Pop will be ending on Wednesday, Mar. 10th.

Links to our featured items at the auction website can be found below:

1. Custom tear away jumpsuit worn during the 1984 “Victory” tour.

2. Custom shirt worn during recording of “Eaten Alive” with Diana Ross.

3. Plaid shirt and Levi’s worn at Sony Studios during rehearsals for the “Dangerous”

4. Shirt and pants worn during The Jacksons “Victory” Tour and publicity stills

5. Custom Jacket worn on German television show “Wetten, Daas…”

6. Silk Indian tunic worn in an undated publicity photo

7. Custom spandex shirt worn during the 1987 Japanese leg of the “BAD” Tour

8. Western shirt worn in publicity stills and Official “Opus” Photo Book

9. Red “Person’s” jacket (prototype of garment worn during recording of “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”)

10. Production Book with Script for “Black or White” Video

Additional information regarding registration and bidding on these items may also be found at Gotta Have It’s website at www.gottahaverockandroll.com.

Please feel free to contact us at info@thegoldencloset.com with any questions or comments regarding the above listed items or for additional auction information. Thank you.

Your friends at The Golden Closet.

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