The most expensive item ever listed on eBay is a 405-foot gigayacht reported at $168 million, though that figure is disputed. The most expensive item that is documented beyond doubt is a lunch with Warren Buffett, which sold for $19,000,100 in June 2022 for charity. This list ranks ten of the biggest eBay results by reported price as of October 2026 and flags where a number is contested or where a deal did not close.
| Rank | Item | Price (USD) | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gigayacht | about $168 million | Reported 2006 | Contested |
| 2 | Buffett charity lunch | $19,000,100 | 2022 | Confirmed by eBay |
| 3 | Buffett and Stephen Curry lunch | about $9 million | 2026 | Charity, single report |
| 4 | Gulfstream II jet | $4.9 million | 2001 | Reported |
| 5 | Buffett charity lunch | $4,567,888 | 2019 | Previous record |
| 6 | House with a war-proof bunker | $2.1 million | Not stated | Reported |
| 7 | Bridgeville, California | $1.77 million | 2002 | Sale collapsed |
| 8 | T206 Honus Wagner card | $1.27 million | 2000 | Ten-day auction |
| 9 | All Star Comics #8 | $936,223 | 2017 | Reported |
| 10 | Shoeless Joe Jackson’s bat | $577,610 | 2001 | Authenticated |
1. The gigayacht: about $168 million
A 405-foot yacht designed by Frank Mulder, with a 3,000-square-foot master suite, ten VIP suites and a helicopter pad, was offered on eBay by a Florida brokerage. Many articles say it sold for $168 million, with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich as the buyer, though other reports describe that as speculation and say the auction ended at an $85 million deposit figure. Because the number is contested, we put it first but label it reported. We could not find a primary source for the sale.
2. Buffett charity lunch, 2022: $19,000,100
Bidding opened on 12 June 2022 at $25,000 and ended on 17 June with a winning bid of $19,000,100 from an anonymous buyer, more than four times the previous record. It was the 21st and final lunch, with the winner and up to seven guests at a New York steakhouse, and the proceeds went to the San Francisco charity GLIDE. eBay said it was the most expensive item ever sold on its site to benefit charity, and the figure is confirmed by the company.
3. Buffett and Stephen Curry lunch, 2026: about $9 million
A May 2026 report said a lunch auction featuring Buffett and basketball star Stephen Curry raised about $9 million for charity. We saw it only as a headline, so we hedge the amount. The same coverage notes the $19 million bid in 2022 remains by far the largest in an eBay charity auction.
4. Gulfstream II jet, 2001: $4.9 million
A Texas jet dealer sold a Gulfstream II on eBay in 2001 to an Africa-based charter firm for about $4.9 million, and for years it was the largest completed purchase on the site, ahead of a $1.65 million sale. Some sources still call it the biggest eBay sale of an ordinary item.
5. Buffett charity lunch, 2019: $4,567,888
The winner was Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain, and the 2019 price stood as the record until the final 2022 auction beat it. Like all of these lunches, it was a charity auction for GLIDE.
6. The house with a war-proof bunker: $2.1 million
Two realtors listed a house with a bunker on eBay and expected far more, reportedly $18 million, and settled for $2.1 million. The buyer is not named in the source, and the year is not stated. Treat it as a reported price.
7. Bridgeville, California: $1.77 million
In 2002 the 83-acre town of Bridgeville became the first town ever put up for auction on eBay. The winning bid was $1.77 million, but the buyer backed out, and the town was later bought by businessman Bruce Krall for $700,000. We include the winning bid because it was the headline, with that caveat.
8. T206 Honus Wagner baseball card: $1.27 million
On 5 July 2000, owner Michael Gidwitz partnered with eBay and Robert Edward Auctions on a ten-day online auction of the card. The price reported is $1.27 million, to collector Brian Seigel. Some listings say $1.1 million, which probably reflects the hammer price. Today this card trades for several times as much at auction houses.
9. All Star Comics #8: $936,223
The 1941 issue with Wonder Woman’s first appearance sold in 2017 for $936,223 on eBay. It is graded 9.4 by CGC, the highest known copy, and originally sold for ten cents.
10. Shoeless Joe Jackson’s baseball bat: $577,610
Jackson’s nephew sold the bat in 2001. The buyer, a marketing company owner, had it authenticated by a bat expert and values it at $1.7 million to $4 million, a long way above what he paid.
Records set in 2025 and 2026
We found no new record item on eBay itself in 2025 or 2026. The change is in charity auctions: a Buffett and Curry lunch was reported at about $9 million in May 2026, while eBay said the 2022 bid remains the largest ever for a charity item.
What drives these prices
- Charity. Lunches and signed items go for far more than they are worth, since the buyer is donating.
- Stunts. A whole town or a missile base on eBay is publicity as much as a sale.
- Collectors. A single top-grade card or comic can outrun a house.
- Unclear closings. Several of the biggest numbers did not close or are disputed.
FAQ
What is the most expensive item sold on eBay?
A gigayacht reported at $168 million, though the sale is disputed. The most expensive confirmed item is the 2022 Buffett lunch at $19,000,100.
Did someone really buy a town on eBay?
Bridgeville, California was auctioned in 2002 with a winning bid of $1.77 million, but the buyer backed out.
Who won the Warren Buffett lunch?
In 2022 the winner stayed anonymous. In 2019 it was Justin Sun, for $4,567,888.
Is the Honus Wagner card still worth that much?
Much more. Auction houses have sold Wagner cards for millions since the eBay sale in 2000.
Can you still buy cars and planes on eBay?
Yes. Vehicles and aircraft are sold through the site, though the record sales are from earlier years.
What is the cheapest item on this list?
Shoeless Joe Jackson’s baseball bat, at $577,610.
How we put this list together
We ranked these items by verified sale price, using auction results and disclosed sales compiled in an internal valuation model. Prices are approximate and change over time.
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Last updated: October 2026.
