Movie fanatics can mark their calendars for a lucrative auction of more than 1,000 iconic Hollywood costumes and props. Coveted items like Darth Vader's lightsaber from "Star Wars" and the cursed medallion that Keira Knightley wore in "Pirates of the Caribbean" are up for grabs, but lower-ticket items are available, too.

Brandon Alinger, CEO of Propstore, which is hosting the event, said that Darth Vader's lightsaber, which has a presale estimate of $3 million, actually found them.

"Literally a cold call on a Friday afternoon," Alinger said, a "gentleman called in and said, I have a lightsaber."

Alinger said the item was vetted for authenticity.

"We were able to work out not only which character used it, but exactly how it's used," he continued, "and you can see the small steel post th

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