10 insanely valuable things found in second-hand stores

10 insanely valuable things found in second-hand stores

Sometimes things in the Commission of the imagination, and young and aged people. Some of the specimens worthy of being the object of such works as "treasure Island" or "Indiana Jones". People engaged in hunting for them in the past, not only became famous and rich, but also much risk. Today they are mainly employed in the campaigns of Commission shops and flea markets. Their desire to acquire something of value for nothing brings a positive, which can be measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars and even millions.

10. "Vertical diamond" by Ilya Bolotovskii: 34 $ 375


 

An unemployed artist Beth Fibak in 2012 had nothing to do wandered through the local thrift store. The artist found two nice paintings in oil, and bought them for $ 9.99. Later, her friend found one of them the name of the artist, Ilya Bolotovsky. She was surprised and shocked. At Sotheby's, the painting was estimated at between 15 to 20 thousand dollars. In the end, she was sold for 34 $ 375.

9. Watch, Jaeger-Lecoultre, 1959: $ 35,000


According to hunter values, Zach Norris walking through a thrift store in Phoenix, he stumbled on Jaeger-Lecoultre watches (1959) at a price of 5.99 dollars. He knew immediately he had found the treasure. He put the watch on sale through a dedicated website and sold them for $ 35,000 and a $ 4,000, as a bonus, got another one.

8. Sweater Vince Lombardi: 43 020 $


Hard to believe that the acquisition of an old sweater may be the most unforgettable day of your life. Sean and Rikki McEvoy in 2014 visited the thrift store in Asheville, new York and accidentally stumbled upon the sweater, which coach Vince Lombardi appeared on a television show. Steam, verifying the authenticity of the product, I was pleasantly surprised. In February, the auction of a sweater sold for $ 43 020. And they paid for it only 0.58 per dollar.

7. Chinese bowl: 75 $ 640


In Australia, people also hunt for treasures. In 2013, one buyer purchased in a thrift store Sydney odd Cup for 4 of the Australian dollar. The photo he sent to a Committee of the Sotheby's auction, where it was determined that this is a Chinese 17th-century Cup carved from Rhino horn. The Cup was sold for 75 640 Australian dollars.

6. Watch bond: 160 $ 175


A certain Englishman, strolling through the market, something like a flea market, made a successful purchase. 38 dollars he purchased a Breitling wristwatches of James bond, who was with him at the filming of "Thunderball". At Christie's auction in 2013, the watch was sold for 160 $ 175.

5. Picture of the Flemish artists, 1650: 190 000 USD


In 2006 Leroy at a local pawn shop bought the picture for $ 3. His daughter eventually got her assessment from the dealers. The painting of the 17th century was estimated at 20-30 thousand dollars. In 2012, at auction in Massachusetts it was sold for 190,000 dollars.

4. Necklace by Alexander Calder: 267 $ 750


 

A woman strolling through a flea market in Philadelphia, accidentally found the jewel, which failed to pass. Three years later, when visiting the Museum of art in Philadelphia she found work of sculptor Alexander Calder, who's style reminded her about the necklace. At the auction decoration appeared under the name "Necklace in sterling silver, circa 1940". In September 2013, it sold for 267 $ 750.

3. The Declaration of independence (sparks): 477 $ 650


Nothing to amuse the American, as an opportunity to find the original of the Declaration of independence. In 2006, Michael sparks in Komissina shop in Nashville I came across a document without the price tag. The seller said his price 2.48 USD. Sparks later learned that it was the Declaration of independence 1832. In 2007, an anonymous buyer purchased the Declaration at the auction Raynors’ Historical Collectible Auctions in Burlington, North Carolina, 477 $ 650.

2. The Declaration of independence: $ 2.4 million


The Declaration of independence in the late 20th century manifested itself twice. In 1991, an unknown person paid $ 4 for an unknown picture in wooden frame while walking through a flea market in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. After researching the purchase, it turned out that he bought the document, which could sell for $ 2.4 million.

1. Faberge egg: $ 30 million


 

One employee of the scrap metal for $ 14,000 purchased at a flea market a Faberge egg. He knew it was gold and wanted to melt. Turns out that the find is worth at least $ 30 million, although the actual price was a mystery. The egg was quickly replaced by the owner. Today, aware of the existence of 50 original fabergé eggs, but found only 43. So the chances to become millionaires there at all.published

 

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