$11,732 for Vintage Burton 'Black Widow'

Stated as; "Team Issue only 1 of 7 Produced Ever! (Super Rare)"

January 15, 2013

By James Massey





Burton 'Black Widow' Snowboard has fetched a final bid of $11,732 on eBay. (Source: WhatSellsBest.com ) - This vintage

The Snowboard, was described by the seller as an original Burton 140 Performer "Black Widow" Experimental Series. Made in 1983 and ridden by Burton Team rider, Bob Novak.

The seller also stated (in the listing) Novak had signed the board which was only 1 of 7 produced for the team. Adding; "The last time this board was used Bob (Novak) took 1st Place in the downhill @ Pando Ski Area in 1984."

This is the second-time in the past year that we've tracked a Burton exceeding five-figures.

In March of 2012, another vintage Burton fetched a final bid of $11,211 on eBay.

That board was described as a 'BB1 Londonderry' made between 1978 and 1979. According to the seller it appeared to have never been ridden and in mint condition. (see the full story here)

Video: Jake Burton - On the early history of Burton (Source: PBteen/Youtube)



Auction Data & Statistics

The vintage 'Black Widow' Burton received 44 bids from 12 bidders over the course of 7 days. The opening bid on January 6th, was 99 cents. The final bid was $11,732. The eBay view-counter recorded over 1,000 visitors to the listing. The auction ended on Sunday, January 13th (2013), at 1:30pm Pacific Standard Time.

For more information and close-up photos of the board see; **eBay auction listing; #330854596836 (auction links may expire after 90 days).

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