🖊️ 11—Electronic & Tech Legends

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Electric & Tech, 11 Finds, $55 Million+

Hidden Treasures Found in Everyday Places

Some of the most astonishing treasures aren’t buried underground—they’re 'hidden' in plain sight. News reports have revealed remarkable vintage electronic and tech discoveries in everyday settings, from drawers to dumpsters. By exploring the map, you can trace how different treasure eras, styles, and locations shaped these unexpected finds.

A few legendary examples from the list include:

$200,000 for tech icon’s sandals found in the trash
$600,000 for a rare video game discovered in a drawer
$1 Million for a NASA moon bag found at auction

Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries show how valuable treasures can be—even when hiding in plain sight. Explore the full list below the ad ☟

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11—Legendary Finds:

1. Bitcoin Bonanza—$48 Million for Rare Physical-Digital Coin Found in Desk Drawer

📰 📅 2021 Report: A 1,000 BTC 'Gold Cas' coin, purchased in 2011 for $4,905 and forgotten in a desk drawer for years in the U.S., was valued at $48 million—based on Bitcoin's value of $48,000 per coin at the time—making it the world’s most valuable numismatic item at that time. Only six were minted, with four still unredeemed.

Story and images: 🔗 GreatCollections / PR Newswire

2. Warhol Wonder—Millions for Digital Debbie Harry Portrait Found on Vintage Computer

📰 📅 2024 Report: In rural Delaware, USA, a long-lost digital portrait of Debbie Harry by Andy Warhol—created on an Amiga computer in 1985—was uncovered nearly four decades later. Commissioned for a Commodore promotional event, the work was reported as potentially worth millions and was preserved in the home of a former Commodore technician.

Story and images: 🔗 Page Six

3. Moon Memorabilia—$1.8 Million for $1,000 Auction Lot Purchase

📽️ 📅 2017 Report: In the US, a moon bag containing traces of lunar dust collected by Neil Armstrong was discovered and later confirmed to be genuine—highlighting its rarity and historical importance. Originally purchased for under $1,000 in an online government auction, it eventually sold for $1.8 million at auction. Full story in a short video clip.

Video: 🔗 CBS Evening News / YouTube

4. Moon Walk Tapes—$1.8 Million for $217 Auction Lot with Historic Film Footage

📰 📽️ 📅 2019 Report: In the US, original NASA Apollo 11 moonwalk tapes were discovered in a surplus auction lot, purchased for $217. These tapes, later sold for $1.8 million, hold unmatched rarity and historical value, having been unintentionally preserved.

Story, video, and images: 🔗 UPI

5. Sealed Super Mario—$660,000 for Rare Game Found in Drawer

📰 📅 2021 Report: In the US, a rare, sealed Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge—discovered in an office drawer—sold for $660,000, highlighting the game's immense rarity and value.

Story and images: 🔗 Movie Web

6. Digital Treasure—$446,865 Found in Forgotten Online Gaming Account

📰 📅 2025 Report: A long-forgotten online video game account—left untouched for 9 years—was discovered to contain rare virtual items now valued at $446,865 (USD). The account belonged to a player of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, a popular online game played on the Steam platform. Among the digital treasures were collectible tournament stickers from 2014, originally bought for just a few dollars.

Video: 🔗 Jason Deegan

7. Gaming Goldmine—$360,000 for Rare Video Game Console Discovered in Corporate Auction

📰 📽️ 📅 2020 Report: A unique Nintendo PlayStation prototype—the last of 200 made in a scrapped Sony-Nintendo venture—sold for $360,000. It was found in a corporate auction after being left behind by Sony founder Olaf Olafsson.

Story and images: 🔗 CNET

8. Vintage Tech—$200,000 for Apple 1 Computer Found in Garage Junk

📰 📅 2015 Report: In the USA, a woman unknowingly discarded an Apple 1 computer—one of only 200 ever made—at a Silicon Valley recycling firm. This rare tech artifact, found in a garage, was later auctioned for $200,000.

Story and images: 🔗 USA Today

9. Jobs’ Sandal Surprise—$200,000 for Birkenstocks Rescued from Trash

📰 📅 2022 Report: In the USA, Steve Jobs' well-worn 1970s/80s Birkenstocks, accompanied by an NFT, fetched $218,750 at auction, setting a record for sandals. Discovered in the trash, they're a rare piece of tech history with a modern twist.

Story and images: 🔗 CNN

10. Early Microcomputers—Nearly $60,000 for House Clearance Find

📰 📽️ 📅 2024 Report: An ultra-rare 1972 Q1 desktop microcomputer with an internal printer was discovered in London by a house clearance team and sold for $47,500. Two associated items fetched lower prices, bringing the total to nearly $60,000. Originally from a corporate office, these computers were uncovered unexpectedly during property cleaning. Their rarity and historical significance make them a unique find.

Story, video, and images: 🔗 Hot Hardware

11. Flea Market Find—$51,000 for WWII Enigma Machine Discovered at Local Market

📰 📅 2017 Report: In Romania, a collector found a WWII German Enigma machine at a flea market—originally purchased for $114. This rare cipher device, discovered in a mathematician's possession, later sold for $51,620. Its rarity and historical significance make it a priceless artifact.

Story and image: 🔗 Smithsonian Magazine

These inspiring discoveries reveal the untapped potential of everyday spaces as hidden treasure troves. Explore the top 40 finds below the ad ☟

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