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A Vintage Tom Jones-Owned Tux Being Auctioned On eBay; Auction Ends Today
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008The tux was won for $285. There were five bids from two bidders. None of the bids came from “usual suspects” whose names those of us who regularly bid on TJ eBay auctions.
Bidding on vintage Tom Jones-owned and -autographed tuxedo ends tonight at 9:23:49 pm, Pacific Daylight Time on eBay.
The person auctioning the tux says it was donated by Tom to a public television fundraising auction in Texas. No year was specified. The tux was made in Las Vegas.
The seller is starting the auction at $250, with a Buy It Now at $500. Shipping is $20, USPS Priority Mail to the US.
Many fans remember when such items were donated to fan clubs to auction for charity. There was a time this was a regular occurrence. It’s rare now and we’re wondering if this item will go and who will buy it. Notice, too, that the tux is complete — the trousers are under the jacket on the hanger.
If you’re going to bid, good luck. If you win, please let us know.
Just out of curiosity, how much do you think this tuxedo is worth? And why?
June 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I wonder why someone would buy it. It must be so old that except for the autograph it has probably lost all connection to Tom.
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 am
Damn, I would have loved to bid for this. To think that one day Tom wore it.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:39 am
I would buy it if it still smelled like Tom but it proably smells like moth balls. lol Still, would be interesting to know what the pant measurements were.
June 24th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I bet it would be the ideal item for an impersonator to purchase!
June 24th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Does anybody have a guess what year that might be? I wish I had known about this!! Ha ha my life savings would be gone to get that!!
June 24th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Laura: Looks to be after the sequin jacket phase. But we’d think it worth a lot more if Tom came with it. That would be something!