ROYSTON, England – Two original scripts from a season four episode of the beloved television sitcom “Friends” were sold at a shocking price at an auction recently. The auction house in Royston, England, estimated the scripts to fetch at least $650, but they sold to an online bidder for approximately $31,700. The auction attracted bids from 219 people from around the world, including the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Spain, Australia, Ukraine, Dubai, and Switzerland.
The seller of the scripts was a retiree, who had previously worked at Fountain Studios in London when “Friends” was filming there. She discovered the scripts weeks after filming had taken place and kept them in her office drawer for years. Almost throwing them away during her recent move, she decided to have them evaluated by Hansons, a specialized auction house in the UK. The scripts were from the season four finale episodes, including “The One with Ross’s Wedding Part I” and “The One with Ross’s Wedding Part II,” which featured memorable moments such as Ross accidentally saying Rachel’s name instead of his bride-to-be’s during his wedding vows.
Amanda Butler, the head of operations at Hanson Ross, expressed surprise at the enthusiastic response to the auction. The bundled auction items also included DVDs of the fourth and fifth seasons, a standby ticket to filming at Fountain Studios, a yellow cab sticker, a keyring, and a “Friends” London hoodie. The seller herself was shell-shocked by the remarkable result.
The popularity and enduring appeal of “Friends” have made memorabilia from the show highly sought after. Fans, not just from the United States but from around the globe, have shown tremendous enthusiasm for owning a piece of the iconic series. This recent auction demonstrates the continued love and nostalgia associated with the timeless sitcom that aired during the late ’90s and early 2000s.
In conclusion, two original “Friends” scripts were sold at auction for an unexpected amount, attracting bidders from all over the world. The scripts, which were estimated to sell for $650, fetched approximately $31,700 from a lucky online bidder. The seller, a retiree who used to work at Fountain Studios in London, discovered the scripts years ago and decided to sell them to a devoted fan. The popularity of “Friends” continues to resonate with fans globally, as demonstrated by the immense interest and bidding frenzy for these coveted memorabilia items.