TAYLOR Swift's guitar has gone up for sale on eBay, despite being smashed to pieces just days ago. The instrument, which gained viral attention this week after being battered by its buyer, is now up for auction online. Initially purchased at a charity auction for $4,000, the buyer, 67-year-old Gary Estes, attacked it with a hammer, reportedly in protest of the singer's political stance.
The incident occurred at the Ellis County WildGame Dinner in Waxahachie, Texas , and was captured on video, sparking widespread social media attention. The listing describes the piece of memorabilia as being signed, claiming it was purchased at auction and subsequently damaged. It is emphasised that proceeds from the sale will support local youth agricultural education programs.
read more on Taylor Swift The auction for the damaged guitar began with a $100 minimum bid, which had climbed to $2,600 by late Tuesday, with just under a week remaining. When the guitar was first sold, a certificate of authenticity was provided, stating that it had been signed by Taylor , though it reportedly lacked the usual seal seen on such documents. However, according to Variety , a source from her merchandising team later clarified that the guitar had not been signed by the singer and was not an official piece of her merchandise.
Despite this, photos from the listing appear to show an autograph. Most read in Showbiz The viral video showed Gary smashing the guitar as the crowd cheered. Auctioneer Craig Meier enco.