collector

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USC journalism professor and longtime record collector Oscar Garza describes these markings as “Chicano hieroglyphics… a reflection of the friends who shared the memories of that song or album.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

In 2021, Afkhami, the collector, paid him roughly $75,000 for an undulating wall work from Montazeri’s first “Mirror” series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Then there are 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green cards, which just by typing that highfalutin name can give even the most savvy collector goose bumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Eventually, upon Lawson’s death, the score sheet was purchased by a collector, sold again, and for the last number of years it has rested with yet another collector.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady