1. Magic Card Marvel—$2 Million for Random Pull by Retail Worker

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In Toronto, Canada, a retail worker discovered a unique 'One Ring' Magic: The Gathering card in a booster pack, which was later sold to rapper Post Malone for US$2 million. Its one-of-a-kind status made it priceless.

█ Story, images, and video: 🔗 CBC News

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2. Game Piece—£735,000 ($929,000) for Family's £5 ($6) Purchase Kept in Drawer

📰 📅 2019 Report: Kept in a drawer for 55 years, a medieval game piece—bought for £5 (about $6) in Scotland without its significance being recognized—sold for £735,000 ($929,000). The rare piece was identified as one of the long-missing Lewis Chessmen.

█ Story and images: 🔗 CNN

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

📰 📅 2021 Report: In the U.S., a rare, sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for the NES—discovered in an office desk drawer—sold for $660,000, highlighting the rarity and value of this early sealed production variant.

█ Story and images: 🔗 MovieWeb

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4. Doorstop Discovery—$288,000 for Rare Cast Iron Bank Found at Pennsylvania Estate Auction

📰 📅 2021 Report: In Vineland, New Jersey, United States, a cast iron Mikado mechanical bank—a collectible toy bank—purchased at a Pennsylvania estate auction in the late 1970s or early 1980s, where it had been advertised as a doorstop, sold at auction in 2021 for $288,000. The bank is one of the finest known, featuring a red table variation and pristine condition. Its rarity and condition significantly contributed to its value.

█ Story and image: 🔗 Antiques And The Arts Weekly

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5. Dollhouse Delight—£150,000 ($195,000) for 1705 Dollhouse & Original Dolls Discovered in UK Home

📰 📽️ 📅 2016 Report: An 18th-century English doll's house, built in 1705 and preserved with its original dolls and furnishings, was appraised by the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow at over £150,000 (approximately $195,000 USD in 2024). Passed down through generations in the owner's family, the rare historical piece was described as "of national importance."

█ Story, video, and images: 🔗 BBC

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6. Robot Rarity—$159,900 for Scarce 'Machine Man' Toy Found in Attic

📰 📅 2020 Report: A rare 'Machine Man' toy robot, discovered in an attic in Scranton, Pennsylvania, sold for $159,900 at a U.S. auction, setting a record for any toy robot. Its unusually limited distribution helps explain its scarcity.

█ Story and image: 🔗 Antiques And The Arts Weekly

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7. Ferris Find—$138,000 for Rare Antique Toy Discovered in Pennsylvania Barber Shop

📰 📅 2020 Report: In Pennsylvania, United States, a rare Mohr & Krauss double Ferris wheel toy was spotted by a couple in a barber shop window. The antique, prized for its rarity and intricate design, later sold at auction for $138,000. The unexpected find highlights how valuable treasures can surface in everyday places.

█ Story and image: 🔗 Antique Trader

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