The collectibles industry was reportedly worth $308 billion in 2025 and, at a 5.71% CAGR, is expected to balloon to $480 billion by 2033. So, it’s natural that the space would allow for some wacky items to be sold at auction.

Everything from used jockstraps to autographed urinals, collectors will find any way they can to feel closer to their favorite athletes.

Barry Sanders Signed Urinal

Having spent 10 seasons in the NFL and recording 99 rushing touchdowns and 15,269 rushing yards, the Lions legend will always be remembered for his brilliance on the gridiron.

It’s that brilliance that led to a frenzy over a urinal bearing his simple signature when it was put up for auction.

In 2014, Mike Kozan asked Sanders to sign a urinal from the Pontiac Silverdome. A year later, he put it up for auction on eBay, which led to 17 people placing 46 bids. The winner scored the urinal for $3,000.

“Barry felt bad turning him away after he had lugged the thing down there and waited in line,” said J.B.…