1. Stamp Sensation—$9.5 Million for Priceless Postal Artifact Found in Basement

📽️ 📅 2017 Report: In the UK, the rare One-Cent Magenta stamp—originally purchased for a penny in 1856—was rediscovered by a 12-year-old boy in his uncle’s basement in 1873. Known as one of the world’s most valuable stamps, it was auctioned for $9.5 million in 2014. After being hidden for decades, the stamp’s extreme rarity and immense value have made it a prized treasure for collectors. Full story in a seven-minute video.

Video: 🔗 CBS Mornings / YouTube

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2. Basement Bonanza—$6.6 Million for Lost Picasso Found in Italian Villa

📽️ 📅 2024 Report: A painting discovered in the 1960s in the basement of a villa in Italy was reportedly identified as a lost Picasso. Originally picked up by a junk dealer, the oil painting—depicting a woman in a blue dress—has been valued at approximately $6.6 million. Experts believe it portrays Picasso’s lover and muse. The artwork's rarity and value have stunned the art world. Full story in a short video.

Video: 🔗 WTHR / YouTube

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3. Comic Cache—$3.5 Million for Trove of Comics Found in Basement Closet

📰 📅 2012 Report: In Virginia, USA, a man discovered a collection of 345 comic books in a basement closet, initially unaware of their value. The collection, which includes some of the most prized comic book issues, sold for about $3.5 million. Key highlights include a 1939 Detective Comics No. 27, featuring Batman's debut, and a 1938 Action Comics No. 1, marking Superman's first appearance.

Story and images: 🔗 TODAY

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4. Hockey Card Jackpot—$2.5 Million for Unopened 1979 Case Found in Basement

📰 📽️ 📅 2024 Report: A family in Saskatchewan, Canada, sold a rare unopened 1979 hockey card case for $2.5 million (USD) after a prior $3.7 million sale fell through. Found in a basement, the case may contain 25-27 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards—potentially worth over $200,000 each.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 CBC

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5. Jewel Hoard—Millions for Historic 1912 Discovery Unearthed in London Basement

📰 📽️ 📅 2013 Report: In the UK, a worker unearthed an exceptional collection of nearly 500 Elizabethan and Jacobean jewels beneath a tenement house in Cheapside, near St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Discovered during a demolition—a century earlier in June 1912—this collection, known as the "Cheapside Hoard," was hidden beneath a cellar's chalk floor and is considered priceless. Originally acquired by George Fabian Lawrence, an antiquities trader, from the demolition workers, these treasures provide insight into the 17th-century global gem trade and jewelry styles. Today, the collection would likely be valued at millions.

Story, images, and videos: 🔗 GIA

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6. Basement to Getty—$870,000 for Early Rembrandt Found in NJ

📰 📅 2016 Report: In Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA, a painting originally misidentified as a 19th-century work and valued at $500 was found in a basement during an estate review. Later authenticated as a 1624 Rembrandt—one of his earliest known works—it sold at auction for $870,000. The rediscovered treasure was loaned to the Getty Museum.

Story and images: 🔗 Los Angeles Times

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7. Whisky Wonder—£385,630 ($486,000) for 190-Year-Old Bottles Found in Scottish Castle Cellar

📰 📅 2023 Report: In Scotland, whisky found behind a door in a castle cellar has fetched £385,630 (approximately $486,000). Dating from 1833, its rarity is unparalleled and it's believed to have been been sampled by Queen Victoria.

Story and images: 🔗 The Herald

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8. Debut Ticket—$468,000 for Michael Jordan's First NBA Game Ticket Found in Basement

📰 📅 2023 Report: In Connecticut, USA, a man discovered a priceless ticket to Michael Jordan’s debut NBA game from 1984—stored in a manila folder in his basement. Recognized as the only complete ticket of its kind, its rarity and pristine condition significantly elevated its value, ultimately fetching $468,000 at auction. This ticket not only captures a pivotal moment in sports history but also holds immense nostalgic value, making it a collectible of considerable historical importance. The sale, highlighted by a vibrant auction event, underscored the enduring impact of sports memorabilia.

Story and images: 🔗 ESPN

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9. Superman Surprise—$450,000 Value for Found Comic Saves Family Farm

📽️ 📅 2010 Report: In the U.S., a family saved their foreclosed farm after discovering an original copy of Action Comics #1—the first Superman comic—while packing. Bought for 10¢ in 1938, the comic was appraised at $350,000-$450,000, offering a priceless lifeline. Reportedly found in a basement box, it remains an extraordinary rarity. Full story in a two minute video.

Video: 🔗 Metropolis / MSNBC / YouTube

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