# JamesEdition

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{{Short description|Online luxury marketplace}}
{{Infobox website
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| owner = JamesEdition B.V.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jamesedition.com/about|title=The World's Luxury Marketplace: Homes, Cars, Yachts & Jets for Sale &#124; JamesEdition}}</ref>
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| launch_date = {{start date and age|2008}} (as JamesList)
| company_type = Private company
| type = Classifieds, luxury, media
| foundation = {{start date and age|2008}} (as JamesList)
| location_city = [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam)
| location_country = Netherlands<ref>{{cite web | access-date=June 29, 2016 | url=http://www.jamesedition.com/about/contact | title= JamesEdition - Home/About/Contact}}</ref>
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| current_status = Active
| website = {{URL|https://www.jamesedition.com}}
| programming_language = Ruby on Rails
| key_people = {{ubl|Noam Perski (CEO JamesList 2009–2011)|Johan Bengtsson (CEO 2011-2016)|Roman Bach (CEO 2016–2017)|Eric Finnas Dahlstrom (CEO)}}
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'''JamesEdition''' is a global online luxury marketplace with headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The website has 15 different categories. These are: [real estate](/source/real_estate), [cars](/source/cars), [jewellery](/source/jewellery), [jets](/source/jet_aeroplane), [helicopters](/source/helicopters), [watches](/source/watches), [yachts](/source/yachts), extraordinaire, [motorcycles](/source/motorcycles), lifestyle & collectibles, residential developments, experiences, yachts and vacation rentals.

Sellers can post their offers to JamesEdition and will be published after editorial review. It is an upmarket form of a [classified advertising](/source/classified_advertising) portal. The strict curation of all listings have resulted in several media coverages. Some listings have been posted to'' [Top Gear](/source/Top_Gear_(2002_TV_series))''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/one-off-lamborghini-sogna-for-sale-2013-12-11 |title=Buy the weirdest Lambo concept ever - BBC Top Gear |publisher=Topgear.com |date=2013-12-11 |access-date=2014-02-28 |archive-date=2014-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219154450/http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/one-off-lamborghini-sogna-for-sale-2013-12-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and ''[The Guardian](/source/Guardian.co.uk)''<ref>{{cite web|author=Ben Beaumont-Thomas |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/feb/28/batman-batmobile-tumbler-on-sale |title=Street-legal Batmobile goes on sale for $1m – and even has a CD player &#124; Film |date=28 February 2014 |publisher=theguardian.com |access-date=2014-02-28}}</ref> websites.
It has been referred to by some as [Craigslist](/source/Craigslist) for the rich<ref>{{cite news | first=Sapna | last=Maheshwari | title=There's A Secret Craigslist Just For Rich People | date=July 20, 2014 | url = https://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/theres-a-little-known-craigslist-just-for-rich-people | work =Buzzfeed }}</ref> or even "Craigslist for billionaires".<ref>{{cite web | first=Derek | last=Sall | title=9 Top Luxury Purchases From JamesEdition – The Craigslist for Billionaires | date=March 5, 2015 | url = http://personalprofitability.com/luxury-purchases-jamesedition-the-craigslist-for-billionaires/}}</ref>
The advertised goods are so rare that the website has received regular coverage by other websites, print magazines and TV stations.<ref>{{cite news | first=Emmie | last=Martin | title=The super wealthy have their own exclusive versions of Amazon, Tinder and Instagram | date=May 10, 2017 | url = https://finance.yahoo.com/news/super-wealthy-own-exclusive-versions-142927457.html | work =CNBC }}</ref>

==History==
The company was founded 2008. It changed its name from JamesList to JamesEdition in February 2013, after becoming the defendant in a lawsuit by [Craigslist](/source/Craigslist) in June 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/20/craigslist-sues-jameslist/|title=CraigsList sues JamesList, the "Craigslist for the rich"|access-date=28 February 2014|date=20 July 2012|author=Andrew Allemann|website=Domain Name Wire}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aimgroup.com/2013/03/05/craigslist-gets-its-way-well-almost-with-jameslist/|title= Craigslist gets its way (well, almost) with Jameslist |access-date=13 February 2017|date=5 March 2013|author=Lars Herlin|website=AIM Group}}</ref>
In 2016 the company changed its shareholders structure, appointed a new CEO<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aimgroup.com/2016/08/11/jamesedition-to-restart-with-new-ceo/|title=JamesEdition to restart with new CEO |access-date=13 February 2017|date=11 August 2016|author=Lars Herlin|website=AIM Group}}</ref> and moved the company from Sweden to the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite news |title=About JamesEdition |url=https://www.jamesedition.com/about/contact |work=www.jamesedition.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2017, it was reported that JamesEdition would expand its business model beyond classifieds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://balkanbusinesswire.com/stories/511079439-classified-executives-to-gather-in-belgrade-for-spring-conference|title=Classified executives to gather in Belgrade for spring conference|access-date=13 February 2017|date=5 February 2017|author=John Breslin|website=Balkan Business Wire}}</ref>

==Most famous items for sale==
Although JamesEdition is famous for continuously offering the broadest selection of supercars like the LaFerrari or McLaren P1 available in the world, some items are even more prestigious.
* August 2017: The first ever built [Ferrari Sergio](/source/Pininfarina_Sergio) to come on the market in Ensloo, Netherlands for a total amount of US$5 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jamesedition.com/cars/ferrari/458/ferrari-sergio-unique-offer-nr-1-out-of-6-for-sale-10030344|title=2015 Ferrari 458 in Elsloo Netherlands for sale on JamesEdition|website=www.jamesedition.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/175972/ferrari-sergio-for-sale/|title=Rare Ferrari Sergio Costs An Unbelievable $5 Million|work=Motor1.com|access-date=2017-08-15|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gtspirit.com/2017/08/05/1-6-ferrari-sergio-sale-6-1-million/|title=1 of 6 Ferrari Sergio for Sale at $6.1 Million|last=Vishnudatt|first=Dominique|date=2017-08-05|website=GTspirit|access-date=2017-08-15}}</ref>
* July 2017: the most expensive property in Baja California Norte, Mexico for US$634 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jamesedition.com/real_estate/bahia-san-luis-gonzaga-ca-usa/bahia-san-luis-gonzaga-baja-california-norte-10025696|title=Bahia San Luis Gonzaga, Baja California Norte in Bahia San Luis Gonzaga CA United States for sale on JamesEdition|website=www.jamesedition.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-15}}</ref>
* June 2017: "The LAMBOAT", a [Lamborghini Aventador](/source/Lamborghini_Aventador) with a matching Speedboat in Miami, US, for US$2.2 million<ref>{{cite news|last1=Carney|first1=Dan|title=NEXT TIME YOU BUY A FLUORESCENT GREEN LAMBORGHINI, PICK UP THIS MATCHING SPEEDBOAT TOO|url=https://www.maxim.com/rides/lamborghini-speedboat-combination-for-sale-2017-6|access-date=30 June 2017|publisher=Maxim|date=29 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lamborghini Lovers Ultimate SV Package - "The LamBoat"|url=https://www.jamesedition.com/extraordinaire/lamborghini-lovers-ultimate-sv-package-the-lamboat-10009360|website=JamesEdition.com|access-date=30 June 2017}}</ref>
* Dec 2016: The only Ferrari [LaFerrari](/source/LaFerrari) Aperta available of all 200 produced for sale. Quotation from Dortmund, Germany for highest bid<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jamesedition.com/cars/ferrari/laferrari/laferrari-aperta-quotation-2017-for-sale-1223567|title=2017 Ferrari La Ferrari in Dortmund, Germany - Jamesedition.com|access-date=27 March 2017|date=7 December 2016|website=JamesEdition}}</ref>
* August 2016: The first [GTA Spano](/source/GTA_Spano) ever to appear on the market. One of only 99 produced cars is offered in Marbella, Spain for EUR 1.5 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamesedition.com/cars/gta-motor/spano/gta-for-sale-1100544|title=2013 GTA Motors Spano, Marbella, Spain - Jamesedition.com|access-date=17 August 2016|date=17 August 2016|website=JamesEdition}}</ref>
* July 2016: 1966 [Batmobile](/source/Batmobile) #5 by [George Barris](/source/George_Barris_(auto_customizer)) in Philadelphia, USA, Price not disclosed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamesedition.com/cars/batmobile/other/for-sale-1204586|title=1966 Batmobile, Price on Request at Jamesedition.com|access-date=12 July 2016|date=12 July 2016|website=JamesEdition}}</ref>
* May 2016: Neverland Ranch from [Michael Jackson](/source/Michael_Jackson) Estate in California, USA, For Sale at 100 million US$<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamesedition.com/real_estate/california-united-states/sycamore-valley-ranch-1006287|title=Sycamore Valley Ranch, US$ 100,000,000 - Jamesedition.com|access-date=12 July 2016|date=2 May 2016|website=JamesEdition}}</ref>
* May 2016: [Thriller Villa](/source/Thriller_Villa) from [Michael Jackson](/source/Michael_Jackson) Estate in Las Vegas, USA, For Sale at 9.5 million US$<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamesedition.com/real_estate/nevada-united-states/thriller-villa-1180511|title=Thriller Villa, US$ 9,500,000 - Jamesedition.com|access-date=12 July 2016|date=2 May 2016|website=JamesEdition}}</ref>
* June 2015: The Formula 1 car [Ayrton Senna](/source/Ayrton_Senna) drove during The [Monaco Grand Prix](/source/Monaco_Grand_Prix) in 1984, For Sale at £1 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/motor/nu-har-du-chansen-att-kopa-ayrton-sennas-bil/|title=nu-har-du-chansen-att-kopa-ayrton-sennas-bil|access-date=13 July 2016|date=16 Jul 2015|website=expressen}}</ref>
* March 2014: The Tumbler [Batmobile](/source/Batmobile) replica from The Dark Knight, For Sale at 1 million US$<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxuo.com/automobile/million-dollar-batmobile-replica-for-sale.html|title=Million-dollar Batmobile replica for sale|access-date=12 July 2016|date=2 March 2014|website=Luxuo}}</ref> and has attracted buyers from around the world, according to the seller.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/-1m-batman-tumbler-batmobile-for-sale-in-dubai-609435.html|title=$1m Batman Tumbler Batmobile for sale in Dubai|access-date=13 July 2016|date=20 October 2015|website=arabian business.com}}</ref>
* October 2013: Swiss bank-vault filled with coins worth 8 million Swiss Francs, located in Basel, Switzerland, For Auction<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sploid.gizmodo.com/holy-wow-you-can-actually-swim-like-scrooge-mcduck-in-1481547007|title=Holy wow, you can actually swim like Scrooge McDuck in this bank vault|author=Casey Chan|access-date=15 June 2017|date=11 December 2013|website=gizmodo}}</ref>
* April 2010: Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta from [Steve McQueen](/source/Steve_McQueen) pre-owned by [Herbert von Karajan](/source/Herbert_von_Karajan), For Sale at 1.6 million US$<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/jameslist_pays_tribute_to_steve_mcqueen_by_offering_1964_ferrari_250_gt_berlinetta_for_sale_for_16million.php|title=JamesList pays tribute to Steve McQueen by offering 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta for $1.6million|access-date=12 July 2016|date=7 April 2010|website=luxurylaunches}}</ref>
* March 2010: 1949 ZIL ZIS-110 Limousine from [Joseph Stalin](/source/Joseph_Stalin) in Finland, Price not disclosed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxuo.com/auctions/schindlers-list-for-sale.html|title=Joseph Stalin´s Limo for Sale|access-date=12 July 2016|date=29 March 2010|website=Luxuo}}</ref>
* September 2009: Most expensive car ever sold in an auction: "Star of India" 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II convertible from collector Hans-Gunther Zach in Germany, Auctioned for US$13 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxuo.com/auctions/tyrannosaurus-skeleton-bonhams.html|title="Star of India" Rolls Royce Up for Auction|access-date=12 July 2016|date=9 September 2009|website=Luxuo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamesedition.com/stories/cars/buy-the-e10-million-rolls-royce--or-the-whole-museum-219|title=Buy the €10 Million Rolls-Royce – Or the Whole Museum|access-date=12 July 2016|date=31 July 2009|website=JamesEdition}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{official website}}

Category:Online marketplaces of the Netherlands

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