By Roman | April 13, 2011 - 10:18 am - Posted in Collectibles, Transportation, Travel

Apollo 11 navigational chartWhen it comes to collecting some people just prefer stuff that’s out of this world. In case you’re one of them, we have a list for you of the top 10 most expensive space memorabilia items ever.

  1. Apollo 11 navigational chart – This chart was used by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to figure out exactly where on the moon they were after their famous landing back in 1969. Add to that the fact that it was signed by Aldrin and it’s no wonder this is the world’s most expensive piece of space memorabilia ever, it sold for $218,000.00 USD in auction back in 2009.
  2. Falcon lunar module’s Attitude Control joystick from Apollo 15 – $206,000
  3. Charles Duke Jr’s Apollo 16 wrist mounted checklist – $206,000
  4. Alan Shepard’s Gemini space suit – $187,500
  5. Apollo 11 flight plan – $152,000
  6. Rolex watch worn to aboard Apollo 17 by Ron Evans – $131,450
  7. Michael Collins’ Apollo 11 patch – $85,400
  8. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 slide rule – $77,675
  9. Apollo crewman optical alignment sight – $65,725
  10. Apollo 14 space suit name tag – $59,750
By Roman | July 6, 2010 - 9:00 am - Posted in Travel

The Henk Travelfriend

If you have the money for the most expensive suitcase in the world, then the chances are that it will more than pay for itself along with all of your air miles. And wherever you’re going, people will know, just from your luggage, that you deserve only the best and most luxurious items. The suitcase is The Henk Travelfriend, and not only is it beautiful and full of convenient features, but it’s also completely customizable.

The Henk has so many different design options that it could be possible that there are no two Henk’s exactly alike. Each portion of the suitcase can be chosen in a material of your choice, and you’ll have fifteen different fabrics to choose from. Select different fabrics for both the inside and outside of the suitcase, the lockers and doors, and the inside frame.

Of course, because it’s the most expensive, you’ll have many different options for materials that you can choose from too. Carbon glossy and calfskin are some of these options in just about any color you could choose, and there are even different designs such as ostrich and crocodile motifs to choose from. The button at the top of the case also has a couple of different options and can even be engraved with your own logo or monogram.

But The Henk Travelfriend wouldn’t only look good, and not make sure that you have all of your travel needs met. That’s why it has practical features such as dual opening sides and retractable wheels. So you can wheel your luggage around the airport in style, but don’t need to worry about dealing with awkward wheels when it’s time to hitch your case on board.

The Henk Travelfriend truly does speak of elegance and sophistication and is possibly the best luggage that you could find. After all, the fact that you’ll no longer need to search for your own bag in baggage claim might just make the price worth it. But, at $20,000, it’s a hefty price indeed!