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We’ve gone mad over Mad Men.

AMC’s series premiered on July 19, 2007. An American period piece set primarily in the 1960s. Plot centered on one of New York’s most prestigious ad agencies. Main character the top ad man in the business - Don Draper.

We obsessed over personal lives of the characters. Don epitome of a womanizer. Peggy impregnated by Pete. Roger impregnated Joan. Ken lost his right eye in a hunting accident. Betty shot at birds just to quiet their chirps.

Eatin’ grapes off of the wallpaper! (My feeble attempt to use 60s slang.)

Series had a little bit of this and a whole lot of THAT. Seven seasons and ninety-two episodes later, it was over. Last show aired on May 17, 2015.

While many fans speculated Don would jump out of a high-rise building to off himself… No. He didn’t go there. Instead, in the end, Don closed his eyes and mediated into Zen.

“I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony…”

Yeah, like the fans bought that series finale ending. What they did buy however, was 1,384 pieces of Mad Men memorabilia. Auction a huge success over at ScreenBid, an online entertainment industry auction website.

Jewelry, art, furniture, radio, clothing – props galore. Cheapest hammer down price brought about $50, on three different lots. A written speech, shirt and tie and an outfit by minor characters.

What did auction buyers go completely mad for to own from Mad Men?



Ah, yes, the classic Cadillac which Draper drove on the show. That was the big ticket item, however, other memorabilia sold for thousands of dollars as well.

Mad Men Auction

Photo	Item Title	Price
	Don`s Home Typewriter	$9,000
	Don`s "Why I`m Quitting Tobacco" Newspaper Ad	$8,100
	Don`s Silver and Glass Set	$5,100
	Don`s Typed Pages About Advertising	$5,100
	Don`s Sunglasses	$5,000
	Don`s Green Globe Pencil Sharpener (2 of 2 )	$4,600
	Don`s Blue Sport Coat, Button Down, Tie and Cufflinks	$4,200
	Don`s Shoes and Accessories	$4,100
	Megan`s Small Side Table	$4,000
	Don Draper Business Card Set	$4,000

List of other high priced Mad Men memorabilia auctioned.

1.  Don`s Social Security Card - $3,800
2.  Don`s Check to American Honda Motor Corp -$3,700
3.  Don`s Diamond Ice Bucket - $3,600
4.  Don`s Dining Room Bar Kit - $3,600
5.  Don`s Flask - $3,500
6.  Creative Lounge Bookshelf - $3,300
7.  Don`s Spectator Golf Shoes- $3,300
8.  Roger`s Blue Office Chair - $3,200
9.  Don`s Black Tuxedo - $3,100
10. Don`s Blue Straw Fedora - $3,100
11. SC&P Orange Chair - $2,700
12. SC&P Multi-Color Abstract Painting - $2,700
13. Joan`s Office Framed Print - $2,600
14. Lane`s Cancelled Check - $2,500
15. SC&P Business Card Set (2 of 2) - $2,500
16. SC&P Large Framed Stamps - $2,500
17. Don`s Termination Letter sent to Roger Sterling - $2,400
18. Don`s New York Apartment Checks - $2,400
19. Don`s Linen Sport Coat Outfit - $2,400
20. Don`s Brown Plaid Sport Coat - $2,400
21. Joan`s Emerald Necklace from Herb Rennet - $2,300
22. Roger and Marie`s Newspapers - $2,300
23. SC&P Reception Rolodex - $2,200
24. Creative Lounge "Herman Miller is..." framed print - $2,100
25. Don`s Spiral Notebook - $2,100


Many lucky winners took home a piece of nostalgia from this iconic and award winning show. Not all props were sold. Iconic pieces donated to the Smithsonian Museum.

We bid the characters farewell and many thanks for an incredible emotional ride.




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About the Author...
Chuck G. is a freelance blogger and celebrity interviewer based in Southern California. She`s quite the geek who likes to play arcade games and writes/produces short films. You may follow her on Twitter @chuckgwriter.