Smashed Taylor Swift guitar from Texas auction resells at higher price on eBay
A guitar autographed by Taylor Swift and then smashed by a North Texas man who bought it at auction has resold on eBay for more than its original purchase price.
The final sale price out of 46 bids on eBay was $6,550. Proceeds from the sale will go to Ellis County children who “need the resources to participate in agriculture educational programs,” the eBay listing said.
A man first purchased the signed acoustic guitar, wrapped in Swift’s Eras Tour decor, for around $4,000 on Sept. 28 at the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner and then immediately hit it with a hammer, viral video showed.
The listing on eBay was from “elliswildgam_0” and not only came with the smashed guitar, but a certificate of authenticity as well. The bids ended on Oct. 8.
Swift never used the guitar, an Ellis County Wild Game Dinner spokesperson told Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.
Event spokesperson Craig Meier told WFAA that he’s surprised people are making such a big deal out of the man’s actions.
“It wasn’t meant to be mean or malicious,” Meier said. “He was just making a lighthearted statement showing disapproval of people in the entertainment industry trying to influence politics.”
On Sept. 10, Swift took to social media to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid against Donald Trump. Swift said she had done her research and believes Harris “fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”
The wild game fundraiser — which included a dinner, raffle and live auction — supports agriculture education in Ellis County, according to the organization’s website.
“The important thing is that 100% of the money raised goes directly to local youth and agricultural education programs,” Meier said in a statement to WFAA. “At the end of the day, the kids win and will benefit from this.”
