If you have a considerable amount in your bank account, anyone can become the owner of their own island. For example, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social network Facebook, bought two large plots on the island of Kauai (Hawaii) in September, which cost him approximately $140 million. Although, in fact, the young billionaire could buy an entire island in order to realize his dream of building a secluded family residence. Magician David Copperfield, actor Johnny Depp and the head of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy Bernard Arnault have long acquired their own islands in the Bahamas.
True, it is much easier to buy an island in the Bahamas than in Europe, since almost all the uninhabited islands are now being turned into nature reserves. Farhad Vladi, a broker with 2,650 islands sold and 29,300 leased to him, says that most of the region's islands are bought by state governments and nature protection funds.
Campbell, USA (Brooklyn, Maine).
Not big Island an area of 36 hectares is located near the mainland, near the town of Brooklyn. You can become the owner of Campbell Island for $295,000.
Tavern Island, USA (Norwalk, Connecticut).
A unique island with a rich historical past with an area of 1.4 hectares, completely removed from everyday life, but at the same time equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The island has a 1920s Tudor residence, a house in a former boathouse that can accommodate guests, a manager's cottage, a main garage and even a small tea house. This beautiful island oasis was last listed for sale over 30 years ago. Today its price is $10.95 million.
Pumpkin Key, USA (Key Largo, Florida Keys).
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The 10.5-hectare island is just a 10-minute helicopter ride from Miami Beach, and the Pumpkin Key tennis courts can be used as a helipad. All the benefits of civilization (water supply, electricity), a colonial-style mansion and three guest houses, a cottage for the manager and office space, even a bay for 20 boats or one large yacht - all this can go into your possession for $ 110 million.
Long Island, USA (South Carolina, East Coast of the USA).
The total territory of Long Island is 1862 hectares. This real paradise for lovers active rest- Fishing, kayaking, surfing and numerous other sports are practiced by tourists on Long Island. In 2007, the island was bought by a group of investors led by James Triplett who wanted to create an ecological resort on the island. But Triplett and his team couldn't handle the investment plans, so Long Island is waiting for its new owner. The cost of this paradise is $ 29 million.
Hope, USA (Maine, Atlantic coast).
Hope is just the perfect option for creating a cozy family residence, as it has a fairly small area. The previous owners purchased the island in 1993 for only $1.3 million. Hope's current price is $8 million. In addition to a chic mansion, there is a stable, a chapel and a tavern on the island, in which, by the way, you can celebrate such a bargain.
Adventure, USA (Minnesota).
You don't have to be a millionaire to buy your own island. The cost of Adventure is $100,000. True, the future owner of the island will not be able to soak up the ocean coast“Adventure stands on the Mississippi River, and the climate is characterized by severe winters. On the island, which is a little over a hectare, there are not a single building on the construction of which restrictions are imposed - the maximum size of buildings on Adventure Island should not exceed 14 square meters. m. But if you are not whimsical and just strive for solitude on your own island, then Adventure will be a suitable option.
Petra, USA (New York).
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The area of the island of Petra is 4.5 hectares. Its distinctive feature can be called its location - Petra is located in the middle of Lake Mahopak, 47 miles from New York. On the island there is a wonderful mansion with an area of 112 square meters. m, designed by the classic of modernism of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd Wright. Petra Island is being sold for $14.92 million.
Trophy, USA (Alaska).
Trophy Island is suitable for both outdoor enthusiasts and those who want to spend time lazily on the beach. The purest waters of Lake Illiman, into which rivers flow (which makes it possible to fish), mountain landscapes and forests inhabited by elks and bears give the impression of being completely cut off from the outside world. Although, in fact, the nearest village is only 15 minutes by boat. The island has a wooden house, a boat and a snowmobile. The cost of the Trophy is $1.2 million.
Little Ross, UK (South West Coast of Scotland).
Here is another island that is available not only to millionaires. The cost of Little Ross is $430,000. Quite a large island with an area of 12 hectares is fully provided with electricity. Also on the island is a large mansion and a lighthouse. True, the lighthouse is not included in the cost of the island and will remain the property of the British crown.
Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands).
The island, with an area of 8 square kilometers, is built up with cottages and villas, which are rented out to numerous tourists. The island has bars, restaurants and night club. The current owner of Jost Van Dyke is selling the island piece by piece for between $150,000 and $500,000.
Niva is a cult car not only in Russia, but also in many European countries where it was supplied in large quantities. The market for used SUVs in Russia is one of the largest. Of course, for the most part these are unremarkable versions, not much different from serial ones, but there are also such instances! You can also look at my other collections on the topic of original cars, for example. So, let's begin!
1998 Armored Niva Bronto. 355,000 rubles
If you were told that for only 355,000 rubles you could become the owner of an armored car, then you would probably laugh in his face. And they would be wrong. After all, this is how much this armored car based on the Niva, made by Bronto, costs! Sale announcement.
2008 VAZ-2329 Niva. 370 000 rubles
We in Russia are very fond of American pickups. Our automakers understand this and in different times they tried to make pickups from standard versions, for example, such a VAZ-2329. Actually, the production version looks pretty shabby, but this 2008 variant isn't that bad. Probably, it is worth thanking the matte black paint and alloy wheels. Sale announcement.
2009 Laura-19321. 245 000 rubles
And here is another former armored car made by Laura. Such Niva were widely used by Sberbank. Interesting feature- two doors on the right side and only one - on the left. The ad says nothing about body armor, but small sliding round hatches in the side windows indicate its presence. Sale announcement.
2010 Lada Niva. 450 000 rubles
Nice job, both in style and equipment. The suspension was raised by 10 cm, BF Goodrich MUD 31 wheels were installed on R16 rims, self-locking differentials front and rear, a front axle reduction gear on a beam, CV joints, a RK subframe with a gearbox support and much more. Sale announcement.
2012 Lada Niva. 490 000 rubles
The project for the completion of this Niva was made by Center-Sparz LLC. The craftsmen installed air conditioning, BFGoodrich 235/75/R15 tires, a RK subframe, a rear universal joint on CV joints, a 6 cm suspension lift, power front and rear bumpers, a T-Max 9500 winch, a roof rack and other things! Sale announcement.
2003 Lada Niva Bronto March. 555 000 rubles
A little more than 500 thousand rubles, and this Niva Bronto on huge low-pressure tires can be yours. In the ad, the owner indicates "... new tires." And I understand why this line is so important! Sale announcement.
2012 Bronto VAZ 213102-771. 600 000 rubles
Another unusual and very rare Niva, created by Bronto. It was made from a 5-door VAZ-2131 by replacing the rear with a high plastic superstructure. Design, of course, for an amateur, but for hunters it will do! Sale announcement.
2013 Lada Niva. 650,000 rubles
This is probably one of the most interesting and high-quality projects based on the Niva SUV, which you can now purchase in Russia. Surprisingly, it is sold in Saratov, and not in Moscow, as you might first think. The list of improvements includes 32" "BfGoogrich MT" wheels, "Reef" power front and rear bumpers, "Warn-M800-S" winch, "Wrangler JK" rear-view mirrors with heating and automatic adjustment, additional light "Warn" xenon with remote control controls, shock absorbers RANCHo-9000 with stiffness adjustment from inside the car, rear disc brakes, pneumatic blocking in the front and rear axles, lift kit, etc. Announcement of sale.
2010 Lada Niva. 800 000 rubles
And here is one of the most expensive Niv, which is currently sold in Russia. I give a description of the owner of the SUV: "Exclusive project! The car was built almost from a new car. The car was built by professionals. It was built mainly for competitions, but it never took part. Absolutely everything was affected by the construction! Salon Installed winch 6 tons Salon covered with polyurea 3 mm Electrics completely moved to the top of the car Snorkel Two batteries Self-locking front/rear Box r1, transfer case 1:3 Metal front axle Engine 1.9 Completely new , sports head, 120 amp generator, 2 batteries, wheels 31 Simeks 5 pcs Diode chandelier Isotta Dayton seat with 4-point belts Elevator Carved arches Power bumpers 1 cm thick Metal muzzle protection Reinforced spars 8 shock absorbers Sports muffler, spider 4-2-1. In short, everything cannot be described so immediately! More than 600 thousand have been invested in the car."
Who among us has not dreamed of getting rich quicker? It turns out that sometimes for this you just need to do a general cleaning. Thanks to the development of online auctions and social networks you can sell once-ordinary things at exorbitant prices ..
vintage products
© ebay Gourmets and collectors alike often shell out hefty sums for limited edition products or memorabilia. In the US, old cereal boxes are very popular, and the story of the sale of Szechuan sauce, the interest in which woke up after the attention of social networks, spread all over the world media. Pictured are limited-edition energy drinks from Michael Jordan that the seller valued at $16,999.
First and rare editions of the book
© sothebys Okay, find a rare lifetime edition of A.S. Pushkin is an unrealistic task. Maybe something more down to earth? Eat. For example, the first edition of J. K. Rowling's hit "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was published in only 500 copies and with a typo in the writer's name. Today it is a bibliographic rarity - it went to auction for 43.5 thousand pounds.
Unique Cell phones
© ebay If at one time you were a fan of technical innovations, then you must have a couple of unnecessary phones. For example, first-generation iPhones or bulky cell phones from the 80s and 90s are up for sale for several thousand dollars. In this case, the appearance and performance of the phone are valued. For example, 2 unopened iPhone 2Gs are listed for sale at $12,999.
Old gaming gadgets
© wikipedia © ebay The first entertainments of the digital age can now be sold very profitably. Of course, provided that they work properly, and it is better if they have never been used. In the price of a Tamagotchi (up to $2,000), a portable Game boy (up to $6,500) and, of course, the star of the auction - the Nintendo NES and its cartridges. In Russia, you can often stumble upon offers to sell portable games of the Electronics series.
rare toys
© ebay Did you like Kinder Surprises or Lego? Then it's worth looking, suddenly you have something unique. In fact, there are few truly expensive toys. For example, Ferby interactive toys (up to $1,000) and unique soft blue Peanut elephants. As for Lego, a prototype Darth Vader figure sold for almost $9,999. Kinder Surprise toys aren't an auction item yet, but who knows? Among the legacy of the Soviet era, rare Christmas decorations and metal car models that were in short supply at the time are valued.
Traditional collectibles
© themarysue When we hear the word “collection”, we often associate with coins, stamps or cards. At the same time, the value of a particular copy is determined by the safety and number of surviving copies. For example, the most valuable Soviet stamps are valued at $15,000-25,000. Among collectible cards, one of the most valuable is the Pikachu Illustrator card. There are only 6 of them in the world, and the price of one of them reaches $ 150,000. As for coins, there are dozens of resources that help determine the value of a particular instance.
Very rare records
© icollectbeatles Let's make a reservation right away: records that each of us has seen, that is, released in Soviet times in millions of copies, are worth nothing. The price is not always affected by what is inside, sometimes the cover is important. For example, a copy of The Beatles' album "Yesterday and Today" with a scandalous cover is considered rare. The Beatles were depicted wearing white butchers' coats with headless baby dolls and pieces of raw meat, earning her the nickname "The Butcher Cover". A perfect record with this cover was sold at auction for $125,000. Preview photo by Action Ki
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(Fountain Valley, California, USA). Perhaps the most notable manufacturer of amphibious vehicles. Founded in 1999, it made a name for itself by producing “the fastest amphibian in the world” (in 2010, the Watercar Python entered the Guinness Book of Records). Today, the company makes one model - the Watercar Panther with a Honda engine, the generation of which was updated in 2017. The cars are built to order, taking into account the requirements of each customer, so there are no two absolutely identical (the company's website has a chic gallery of Panthers made).
Panther is not cheap - from $ 139,000 to $ 172,000, depending on the configuration. Watercar Panther on the water:
In 2017, the company, in addition to the civilian one, mastered the fire version of the vehicle. The main "trick" of the amphibian is that it can extinguish coastal objects from the water, sucking water directly from under the bottom.
CAMI (Ridgeland, State South Carolina, USA). CAMI stands for Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International. Unlike Watercar, CAMI has a very large production line, which includes not only cars, but, most importantly, buses. It was amphibious buses that made the company a name and are the main line of their sales. Tourist bus CAMI Hydra-Terra accommodates up to 49 passengers (30 seats):
Diesel-electric amphibious vehicle for hunters or hikers CAMI Hydra Gator:
The main competitor of Watercar, model CAMI Hydra Spyder, accelerates to 85 km/h on water:
Chic floating house on wheels CAMI Terra Wind:
In addition, the company makes an extreme floating SUV CAMI H2OEX Extreme on a Ford chassis with two diesel engines, an amphibious vehicle for rescue services CAMI Responder, equipped with all the systems necessary for the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and so on.
Gibbs (Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK). Not only Americans make civilian amphibians. Gibbs is a well-known British company that held the speed record in its class before Watercar. Vehicle, and even now famous for its fast and comfortable floating cars. There are eight different amphibians in the Gibbs production line for various purposes. Here, for example, Gibbs Aquada, a luxurious convertible that develops 150 km / h on land and 60 km / h on water, a competitor to Watercar and CAMI Hydra Spyder:
And here is Gibbs Quadski, an amphibious ATV. Also available in an extended Quadski XL version:
An even more amazing design is the Gibbs Biski amphibious scooter!
Cargo amphibian Gibbs Phibian with a carrying capacity of up to 1.5 tons:
"Sherp" (Moscow, Russia). We do not build recreational amphibians, but we build very cool amphibious all-terrain vehicles for extreme conditions. The Sherp company was founded in 2012, its models are based on the design of Alexei Garagashyan, an inventor and engineer specializing in all-terrain vehicles. The first Sherp model was shown in 2015.
"Sherp" is not afraid of any conditions at all, it can pass blockages, snowdrifts, water obstacles, any off-road. He can even climb steps up to 70 cm high!
It is produced in two basic configurations - "Sherp" and "Sherp-Pickup" (as you might guess, these are passenger and cargo versions), plus it is being finalized for customers.
Searoader (Ackington, Gloucestershire, UK). The company, founded by Mike Ryan, produces a range of amphibious vehicles for various purposes. The main "feature" of Searoader is that the company converts ordinary cars into amphibians - its hallmark is the waterfowl Lamborghini.
The SeaRoader Mk1 is the simplest amphibious vehicle sold as a DIY kit car. The client can modify the car by any available means.
Amphibious cargo Searoader Amphitruck 4x4.
And this is an example of "rework". Searoader Amphicab was built in 2012 by order of the notorious Stephen Fry.
Houseboats or houseboats are former ships converted into comfortable residential buildings. As a rule, such houses are moored in a certain place and do not have a motor, but there are also really floating specimens that can make long journeys. If you like to travel and choose unusual places to stay at the same time, check out our material on the most interesting houseboats that are rented by private owners on the online platform for short-term rentals around the world Airbnb.
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1. Floating house on the River Thames in London, UK. (Photo: Airbnb). 
2. Houseboat sails under one of the most famous bridges London - Tower Bridge. (Photo: Airbnb). 
3. Villa on the water in Amsterdam. Life on barges equipped for housing, from a necessity associated with a lack of funds for the purchase of housing on land in the post-war years, has now become a fashion. In total, about 2.5 thousand cozy residential barges are moored on the canals of Amsterdam. There is something for everyone there, and organizing your trip to Amsterdam is now a breeze with Universal Air Travel Agency's flight search engine. Taking advantage of them search engine, you can find really low prices for flights Kyiv - Amsterdam, as well as for other international and domestic flights. (Photo: Airbnb). 
4. Amsterdam barges are equipped, as a rule, according to last word technology. It has everything necessary for the comfort of permanent and temporary residents of the houseboat. (Photo: Airbnb). 
5. Barge in Seattle (USA), which was converted into a comfortable house on the water. (Photo: Airbnb). 
6. And this is how the barge looks like from the inside: it is very comfortable here and there is everything you need for life. (Photo: Airbnb). 
7. Residential barge located right next to eiffel tower in Paris. (Photo: Airbnb). 
8. A cozy room on a residential barge near the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Airbnb). 
9. Bed&Boat apartments on a barge in Amsterdam, Holland. (Photo: Airbnb). 
10. Living room with kitchen in the Bed&Boat apartments in Amsterdam. (Photo: Airbnb). 
11. Houseboat (barge) in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo: Airbnb). 
12. Living room in a residential barge in Copenhagen with a beautiful view of the city. (Photo: Airbnb). 
13. Interesting apartments on a barge in the center of Paris. (Photo: Airbnb). 
14. Cozy cabin on a romantic sailboat (Romantic Sailboat) in Palermo. (Photo: Airbnb). 
15. The original interior of the sleeping cabin in a residential yacht on canary islands. (Photo: Airbnb). 
16. Puget Sound Sailing Adventure - a house on the water in the USA. (Photo: Airbnb). 
17. House on the water "Berezina" in the center of Haarlem, Holland. (Photo: Airbnb). 
18. The living space in the houseboat "Berezina" is thought out to the smallest detail. (Photo: Airbnb).
