1. Hidden Fortune—$7.5 Million in Cash Discovered in Storage Unit

📽️ 📅 2018 Report: In the US, a $500 storage unit auctioned by Storage Wars stars Dan & Laura Dotson concealed a safe with $7.5 million in cash. A twist came later when the buyer was offered $1.2 million by an attorney of the original owners to return the remainder. This intriguing find, revealed by the Dotsons after the fact, is detailed in their three-minute video.

Video: 🔗 Dan & Laura Dotson / YouTube

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2. Family Find—Millions for Rare Comic Collection Discovery

📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In the United States, a man discovers one of the country's largest and most valuable comic book collections hidden in his late father's home and three storage shipping containers. The collection—amassed over 50 years and totaling more than a million items—includes some of the world's most sought-after comic books and memorabilia. One comic alone is valued at over $300,000, and the full collection is likely worth millions. Full story in a five-minute video.

Video: 🔗 CBS Detroit / YouTube

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3. Storage Locker Find—$1.2 Million for Ali’s Thrilla in Manila Trunks

📰 📅 2025 Report: Muhammad Ali’s Thrilla in Manila trunks sold for $1.2 million at auction, decades after being discovered in a storage locker. First auctioned for under $1,000 in 1988, they changed hands multiple times, with a prior sale reaching $155,350 in 2012.

Story and image: 🔗 cllct

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4. Jackson Gold—$1 Million for Tapes Found in Storage Unit

📰 📅 2024 Report: A father in California, USA, discovered unreleased Michael Jackson recordings while sorting through an abandoned storage unit once owned by producer Bryan Loren. The tapes feature 12 tracks from 1989-1991, including rare collaborations and Jackson discussing his music. The estimated value is in the seven-digit range.

Story and images: 🔗 The Hollywood Reporter

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5. Bond Car Bonanza—$997,000 for 007 Submarine Found in $100 Storage Unit

📰 📽️ 📅 2019 Report: In Long Island, New York, USA, a couple found an underwater car from a James Bond film in a storage unit bought for $100. This rare, film-used submarine car, was later sold to Elon Musk for $997,000. Its initial discovery and immense historical and cinematic value make it a priceless find.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 Popular Mechanics

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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.

Full story and images: 🔗 Los Angeles Times

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7. Storage Unit Surprise—$500,000 in Original Art Discovered in California

📽️ 📅 2013 Report: In the USA, a storage unit in Southern California—reportedly purchased for under $4,000—yielded a treasure trove of original artwork by Frank Gutierrez. The estimated value exceeded $500,000 (USD), with more than 1,000 pieces discovered. The cache, uncovered during a televised storage auction, is considered exceptionally rare. Full story in a one-minute video.

Video: 🔗 A&E / YouTube

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8. Neon Treasure—$189,000 for Vintage Soda Sign Discovered in Abandoned Storage Unit

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: At a record-setting auction in South Carolina, US, a vintage Orange Crush neon sign—found abandoned in a New Mexico storage unit—fetched $189,750, marking the highest auction price for a soft drink sign. The sign, in excellent condition, remained in its original shipping crate, unopened since its delivery to the Kewaunee Orange Crush Bottling Company in Wisconsin. This rare piece of Americana attracted significant interest due to its pristine condition and historical value.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 WYFF 4

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9. Video Game Jackpot—Six Figures for Rare Storage Unit Find

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In Nebraska, USA, a remarkable cache of rare video games from 1998, including Chrono Trigger, was discovered in storage in 2022. Comprising 173 items, this once-forgotten collection, originally from a closed video game store, has now been appraised in the six-figure range.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 NPR

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10. Pistol Treasure—$50,000 for Rare 16th-Century Firearm Found in U.S. Storage Unit Auction

📽️ 📅 2024 Report: A rare German wheel-lock pistol from the late 1500s was discovered in a storage locker auction in the U.S. Valued at $50,000, the intricate firearm, featuring elk horn and European maker’s marks, was bought for $20,000 at the Pawn Stars shop. Its rarity and functionality make it a collector’s gem. Full story in an eight-minute video.

Video: 🔗 Pawn Stars / YouTube

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