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FOUND - Happenstance 'Plant Pot' Fetches $30,000DEVON, UK - A censer found by happenstace at an Estate Sale, has fetched $30,000 at auction... Learn More July 25, 2018
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FOUND - $25 Yard Sale Prints Worth $76,000NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND - Five prints purchased for $25 at a yard sale, may fetch as much as $76,000 at auction... Learn More June 23, 2018
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FOUND - Garage Sale 'Buddha' Worth $100,000ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - A rare bronze Buddha, purchased at a garage sale for $100, is estimated to be worth $100,000... Learn More March 9, 2018
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FOUND - $75 Million da Vinci PaintingLONDON, UK - The New York Times reports a Leonardo da Vinci painting was found by a dealer attending an American estate sale, has sold in a private transaction for more than $75 million. March 3, 2014
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FOUND - $20,000 Marvin Gaye Passport in 50¢ RecordDETROIT, MICHIGAN - The Huffington Post reports Marvin Gaye's 1964 Passport was found tucked away in a 50¢ record that was bought by a man at an estate sale. The passport has been valued at $20,000. March 20, 2013
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FOUND - $2.2 Million Antique bought for $3NEW YORK, USA - The Los Angeles Times reports a rare Chinese bowl purchased at a garage sale for $3, has sold for $2.2 Million at an auction. The bowl, from the Northern Song Dynasty is dated between the years 960 and 1127 April 10, 2016
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FOUND - $92,000 Baseball Card bought for $100BAILEYVILLE, MAINE - The Times Colonist reports a man who bought an hodgepodge of items at a rummage sale for less than $100, was surprised to discover an 1865 baseball card that fetched $92,000 at auction.
February 6, 2013
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FOUND - $110,000 Painting purchased for $100VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - CBC News reports a painting purchased for $100 by man at a garage sale, believed to be the work of iconic Canadian artist Tom Thomson sold at auction for $110,000. May 16, 2012
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FOUND - $45,000 Map bought for $50CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - Antiques Roadshow reports a rare 1700's Map of New York purchased for $50 by a woman attending an Estate Sale is valued between $35,000 - $45,000. April 30, 2012
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FOUND - $2 Million Warhol purchased for $5LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - ABC News reports a very early Andy Warhol Sketch was purchased for $5 by a man attending a garage sale. The sketch has been valued as high as $2 Million.
April 3, 2012
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FOUND - $200 Million Ansel Adams Photo StashLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - CNN reports a man purchased two boxes of photographic negatives at a garage sale for $45. Experts concluded negatives were lost Ansel Adams photos worth $200 Million. July 27, 2010
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FOUND - $1.2 Million for Vase bought at Yard SaleASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Auction Central News reports rare Chinese Imperial porcelain vase purchased at a Florida yard sale sold for $1.2 million (after buyers premium). The vase was sold by Brunk Auctions. May 13, 2009
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FOUND - $25,200 Record bought for 75 CentsNEW YORK - Rolling Stone reports a rare Velvet Underground Record ("Scepter Studios" acetate) purchased in a New Yorks street sale for 75 cents, sold for $25,200 in 2006. May 20, 2014
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FOUND - $100,000 for Tiny Kensett Paintings (2)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - Antiques Roadshow reports two tiny paintings by John F. Kensett (1816-1872), bought at a garage sale for $35, received valuation of up to $100,000 on Antiques Roadshow. August 5, 2006
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FOUND - $882,500 for Heade PaintingASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Wikipedia reports a painting by Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) entitled "Two Magnolias on Blue Plush " was bought at a garage sale for $29, and sold for $882,500. May 26, 1999
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FOUND - $150,000 Antique Jug bought for $50LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Antiques Roadshow reports a large 20 gallon jug (circa 1860) was purchased for $50 at a yard sale. The jug's (updated) value has been set as high as $150,000 by Antiques Roadshow. July 11, 1998
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FOUND - $490,000 Card Table for $25SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - Antiques Roadshow reports an antique card table labeled by cabinetmakers John and Thomas Seymour (circa 1794) was bought for $25 at a yard sale. Sotheby's sold the table for $490,000. May 1, 1997
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