From Courthouse to Christmas stocking? Giuliani‘s seized possessions go up for sale
After a federal jury determined that Rudy Giuliani owed nearly $150 million to the Georgia poll workers he’d defamed, retrieving assets became a challenge. But now, after a court’s relentless pursuit, luxury items once belonging to America’s former mayor are slated for auction, offering a unique opportunity for unique holiday gifting.
Imagine the perfect holiday gift: a navy 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500SL, previously owned by Lauren Bacall, embodying the rich man’s second home, another anniversary gift for Dad
“This is a good car for a second home—summer fancy,” explained Lindsay Schey, founder of The Gift Insider, a gift-
li. “You’re not gifting this to your son who just got his license.”
Perhaps your baseball enthusiast friend wouldn’t mind the framed Joe DiMaggio replica jersey that hung above Giuliani’s library fireplace. Or a signed Reggie Jackson photograph, a timeless classic; eBay has several for less than $100. For devout Yankees fans, combine these memorabilia with baseball cards and other Yankees related treasures for the ultimate collectible gift assortment.
“That way, you’re not just regifting something from someone’s old home,” added Schey.
Searching for that ultimate bragging right, these days
The Bronx Bombers stand out with three World Series rings Giuliani won while Mayor—assuming he hadn’t gifted them to his son, as he claims.
Beyond the car and baseball memorabilia, the court dictates handing over “various items of furniture.” Real estate photos of Giuliani’s New York residence,
possibly virtually staged, offer a glimpse: currant-colored leather seating, a chairman’s swivel chair with matching ottoman, and stained-glass lampshades. Those remember fondly a time when Giuliani filmed videos for his online show in his library, perched on a high-backed chair of gleaming brown leather, ‘ "!Use to give a courtroom vibe because it’s brown leather and characteristically ‘very traditional’." Schey mused, "You want someone who will appreciate that."**
**Don’t forget jewelry
, unspecified. And then there’s the rest of the collection: 26 watches. During a disbarment hearing in Washington D.C., Giuliani sported two. However,
don’t expect high-end horology.
A video, filmed in a FedEx facility by an indignant representative who called the seizure "an absolute bastardization of our justice system!**", while showcasing 18 timepieces.
"It’s very clear he’s more of an accumulator, not a connoisseur," said Benjamin Clymer, founder of luxury watch site Hodinkee.
Schey suggested a customized engravement to enhance any acquired Giuliani watch – "It adds an element of ‘You’ve never received anything like this before’."**
Clymer endorsed a Rolex Datejust with a white Roman-numeral dial, a good bet for its predictable resale value around $5,000. For the right giftee—the one who might say "I needed this!"
extinción include the real line: For those with extravagant taste, there’s the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex.
“If I had a lot of money and I wanted to, like, fuck with somebody, that would be the watch that I would get,” Clymer confessed. "To a watch guy, it’
What type of person would be interested in purchasing items from the auction?
## From Courthouse to Christmas Stocking: A Chat with Gifting Guru Lindsay Schey
**Interviewer:** Lindsay, thanks for joining us today. We’re talking about a rather unusual holiday shopping opportunity: seized assets from former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani going up for auction. Your company, The Gift Insider, specializes in unique and memorable gifts. What are your thoughts on this unusual holiday inventory?
**Lindsay Schey:**
It’s certainly a unique situation! You’ve got a mix of high-end items, baseball memorabilia, and everyday pieces like furniture. It’s definitely going to appeal to a very specific audience
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**Interviewer:** Let’s talk about some of the highlights. The article mentions a vintage Mercedes-Benz once owned by Lauren Bacall. Is that a practical holly gift?
**Lindsay Schey:** I think it depends on who you’re shopping for! This isn’t your average stocking stuffer.
It’s a statement piece, something for a true car enthusiast, maybe someone celebrating a milestone anniversary. You’re not gifting this to your teenage son just learning to drive! [[1](https://abcnews.go.com/US/giuliani-turn-luxury-items-apartment-cover-judgment-georgia/story?id=115036802)]
**Interviewer:**
And what about the Yankees memorabilia – the Joe DiMaggio jersey, the signed Reggie Jackson photo, even World Series rings?
**Lindsay Schey:**
Those are fascinating pieces for any die-hard Yankees fan. They have a legacy beyond just the game, tying into New York City history. You could create a real collector’s dream package with those items. But remember, this isn’t about just regifting someone’s cast-offs. The story behind these items is part of their value.
**Interviewer:** So, is this auction a chance to own a bit of history, a piece of New York City’s past?
**Lindsay Schey:** Absolutely. It’s not everyday you can say your holiday gift has ties to a former mayor and baseball legends. It’s a conversation starter, that’s for sure.
