As reported on NPR online feed: A 1981 self-portrait of celebrated photographer Cindy Sherman sold at a Christie's auction in 2011 for just short of $4 million dollars.According to Christie's,this was the highest price ever received for a photograph in the history of the auction business.As a student of marketing,you would classify this photo and other rare items sold through Christie's as____________.
A)unsought for goods
B)specialty goods
C)intangible goods
D)shopping goods

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Specialty goods are products with unique characteristics or brand identification for which a significant group of buyers is willing to make a special purchasing effort. The rare and valuable items sold through Christie's auctions, such as the Cindy Sherman self-portrait, fall into this category.

As Reported on NPR Online Feed: a 1981 Self-Portrait of Celebrated