1. Ruby Rescue—$32 Million for 1939 Wizard of Oz Slippers Recovery

📽️ 📅 2024 Report: In Grand Rapids, Minnesota (USA), a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz—stolen in a 2005 museum heist—was recovered in an FBI sting. Estimated at over $3 million, the slippers later sold for $32 million (after this video was filmed), including fees. Originally on loan from a private collector, the iconic shoes were buried for years in a backyard plastic box. Full story in a six-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 PBS NewsHour / YouTube

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2. Comic Grail—$15 Million Reported for Superman Debut Recovered from Storage Locker

📰 📽️ 📅 2026 Report: A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, sold privately for $15 million, setting a record. Originally priced at 10 cents in 1938, it was bought in 1996 for $150,000 by Nicolas Cage. Stolen from his Los Angeles, USA home, it was recovered in 2011 from a storage locker in southern California, USA. About 100 copies are known.

█ Story, video, and images: 🔗 AP News

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3. X-Wing Marvel—$3.1 Million for 'Star Wars' Model Found in Garage Box

📰 📅 2023 Report: In the US, a 'Star Wars' X-wing fighter model missing for decades was found in a box in a garage and fetched a record $3.1 million at auction—becoming the most expensive 'Star Wars' prop ever auctioned. 

█ Story and images: 🔗 The Hollywood Reporter

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4. Star Trek Stash—$1.7 Million for Shatner’s Phaser and Communicator Found in Box

📰 📅 2024 Report: A pair of iconic Star Trek props used by William Shatner was unveiled after being hidden for 50 years. The items—Shatner's phaser and communicator—were initially expected to fetch between $100,000 and $200,000 each. However, after this article was published, the phaser sold for $910,000, while the communicator brought $780,000—nearly $1.7 million combined. According to media reports, the props were found in a box by the descendants of the Hollywood prop veteran.

█ Story and images: 🔗 Barron's

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5. Emerald Attire—$1.2 Million for 'Wizard of Oz' Dress Discovered in Trash Bag

📰 📅 2023 Report: In the US, a New York judge dismissed a lawsuit over a rare 'Wizard of Oz' dress found in a university trash bag. Valued at $800,000 to $1.2 million, the dress is now potentially clear for auction.

█ Story and image: 🔗 CNBC

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6. Enterprise Enigma—$800,000 for 'Star Trek' Model Found in Storage Unit

📰 📅 2024 Report: In Van Nuys, California, a long-missing model of the U.S.S. Enterprise from the original Star Trek TV series was discovered in a storage locker purchased at auction. Reportedly valued at up to $800,000, an initial agreement was made to sell it for $500,000. Found by storage unit entrepreneurs who purchased the locker sight unseen, the model has sparked a legal battle over its ownership. This discovery highlights not only its immense cultural value and rarity but also how significant finds can, on occasion, lead to complex legal disputes.

█ Story and images: 🔗 Los Angeles Times

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7. Batman Treasure—$683,200 for Rare Comic Found in Maine Basement

📽️ 📅 2026 Report: In Los Angeles, USA, a woman inherited her father’s Golden Age comic collection, originally bought with paper-route money in the 1930s and later found in a Maine basement. The sale was led by a rare 1939 first-appearance Batman issue, Detective Comics No. 27, which sold for $683,200. The trove, known as the “Paper Boy Collection,” sold for $1.3 million as a group. Full story in a 25-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 Retro Games Plus / YouTube

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8. Monster Art Marvel—$600,000 for Rare 1931 Movie Poster Found at Yard Sale

📽️ 📅 2013 Report: In a stunning discovery of vintage poster art at a northern California, USA, tag sale, a buyer uncovered an original 1931 'Frankenstein' movie poster hidden inside a used briefcase. The briefcase, purchased as old luggage for a nominal fee, contained a priceless six-sheet poster—long thought nonexistent. This rare find, now considered the most valuable movie poster ever, underscores its unique historical significance. Experts later estimated the poster's value at over $600,000. Full story in a 10-minute video. 

█ Video: 🔗 Amazing Treasures via Metropolis / YouTube

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9. Prized Puppets—$368,000 for Star TV Props Found in Attic

📽️ 📅 2021 Report: In the U.S., a pair of original puppets from the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was discovered in an attic years earlier—proving to be a priceless find due to their rarity and iconic status. Initially estimated at $8,000-$10,000, they fetched $368,000 at auction after restoration and were eventually donated to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Full story in a five-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 PBS Antiques Roadshow / YouTube

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10. Stuart Little Surprise—$285,000 for $40 Thrift Shop Painting Found After Film Fame

📰 📅 Ongoing Report: A priceless 1927 painting, 'Sleeping Lady with Black Vase' by Hungarian artist Róbert Berény, was rediscovered on a U.S. film set after being considered lost following World War II. Originally sold in 1928, the artwork resurfaced decades later in the 1999 film 'Stuart Little', where it was spotted by art historian Gergely Barki in 2009. Purchased earlier for just $40 at a charity shop, the painting’s value soared—eventually fetching $285,700 at a 2014 auction.

█ Story, image, and links: 🔗 Wikipedia

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11. Batman Bonanza—$250,000 for Debut Comic Found in US Attic

📰 📅 2007 Report: A near-mint copy of Detective Comics No. 27 (1939), featuring Batman’s debut, was discovered in an attic in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, USA. Considered the second most valuable comic in the world, it was reportedly worth up to $250,000 at the time. Found while cleaning out old belongings.

█ Story and image: 🔗 The Denver Post

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12. Hobbit Hurrah—$100,000 First UK Edition Found in Family Library

📽️ 📅 2026 Report: A 1937 first UK edition of The Hobbit, bought in England during WWII for about $1 and inherited decades later, was found in a family book collection in the United States. Complete with its rare original dust jacket and a key typo confirming first printing status, the book was appraised at roughly $100,000. Full story in a four-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 PBS Antiques Roadshow / YouTube

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13. Harry Potter Prize—$69,000 for Rare Book Found in Bargain Bin

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In Scotland, a rare first edition of Harry Potter—reportedly discovered in a bookshop’s bargain bucket for under £10 ($12.50)—sold for $69,000 (£55,000) at auction. Kept under the stairs, echoing Harry’s own cupboard room, the hardback ranks among just 200 copies from the inaugural print run.

█ Story, video, and images: 🔗 New York Post

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3. Attic
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11. Car & Motorcycle
12. Closet & Cabinet
13. Clothing & Fashion
14. Coin & Banknote
15. Collectible
16. Comic
17. Doll & Bear
18. Drawer & Dresser
19. Dumpster & Trash
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21. Estate Sale
22. Flea Market
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28. Online
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31. Shed & Garage
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