Ever Wonder How Much An Oscar Actually Costs?
The Oscars are fast approaching, which got us all to thinking: how much is an Oscar actually worth? You know, if we take it to a pawn shop and try to sell it (not that that’s what we’d do). Thankfully, Refinery29 is just as petty as we are.
The 24 karat gold-plated Oscar statue is worth $629 and is 13.5 inches tall. At 8.5 pounds, it’s no wonder pretty much everyone who receives one is surprised by just how heavy it is, the publication wrote.
They also added that the 16,500-square-foot red carpet costs a whopping $30 thousand, which is probably why the show adds up to $42.8 million per year. If you want to attend the after party, it’s an additional $119,800 per couple — or $239,600 at once if you’re being the generous date.
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