"Rare 14K Gold LEGO Piece Sells for $18,000 at Pennsylvania Goodwill Auction"
A Pennsylvania Goodwill received a rare 1-inch 14-karat gold Bionicle mask, originally a LEGO prize, in a box of donated jewelry. The ultra-rare piece, one of only 25 made, was sold at auction for $18,101 after 48 bids, far surpassing its initial $3,300 starting price. This unexpected treasure highlights the potential for valuable finds in thrift stores, with the unique LEGO piece fetching a price higher than even some of the most expensive LEGO sets on the market.