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You can buy Kurt Cobain's old credit card for $10,000

by Mark Teo

It’s been more than 20 years since Kurt Cobain passed away, but in 2015, the demand for the Nirvana singer’s belongings is higher than ever. Witness, for example, the elaborate Craigslist hoax pulled by a Sub Pop employee, which purported to sell Cobain’s skis for $800. Or that fact that his mother, Wendy O’Connor, sold the “Scentless Apprentice” singer’s childhood mattress. Or the fact that his childhood home, a bungalow worth $70,000, was listed a cool half mil. Cobain memorabilia is commanding a pretty penny, which is why one of his old credit card is selling for—wait for it—more than $10,000.

The credit card, pictured above, was signed by Cobain and seems to be inscribed with someone’s phone number (maybe his?). Unfortunately, if you’re planning on buying the card hoping to send bills to the Courtney Love-controlled Cobain estate, you’re out of luck: The SeaFirst credit card expired in 1995. You’d be buying the credit card, essentially, for Cobain’s signature.

Still, if you want the card, bid on it at Paddle8, which is also selling Frank Sinatra’s drivers license and a handwritten U2 setlist. The site doesn’t specify how it obtained the card, but listed this as its description:

Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain autographed Visa credit card, signed in blue ballpoint pen. Also handwritten is what appears to be a phone number, next to his signature. Accompanied by a King of Clubs Slot Club credit card holder.

Place your bids now.