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A commemorative PS5 launch plaque from the now-shuttered Firewalk Games' Concord project has been donated to Goodwill and is currently auctioning for $453, with proceeds going to charity, reflecting a bittersweet farewell to a failed game launch.
A vase purchased for $4 at a Goodwill thrift store in Virginia has sold at auction in New York for $107,100. The vase, designed by Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa in the 1940s, is a rare example of Murano glass and part of a series called "Pennellate." Glass consultants confirmed its authenticity, and the vase exceeded its estimated auction price. The buyer plans to use the proceeds to renovate a farmhouse. Experts note that finding such valuable items in thrift stores is extremely rare due to the prevalence of fake copies.
Jessica Vincent purchased a colorful vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill store in Virginia. After researching its origins, she discovered it was a rare Murano glass piece designed by Carlo Scarpa. The vase sold at auction for $107,100, with Vincent receiving about $83,500. She plans to use the money to install an HVAC system in her farmhouse. Vincent hopes the vase will eventually be displayed in a museum.
Jessica Vincent purchased a colorful vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill store in Virginia. After researching its origins, she discovered it was a rare Murano glass piece designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Venini in 1942. The vase, part of a limited collection called Pennellate, was sold at auction for $107,100. Vincent, who had always dreamed of finding a valuable item, plans to use the money to improve her farmhouse and hopes the vase will eventually be displayed in a museum.
A woman purchased a green and burgundy striped vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill store in Virginia, suspecting it was made in Murano, Italy. After researching, she discovered it was an ultrarare piece from renowned Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa's "Pennellate" series. The vase was sold at auction for $107,100 to a private art collector in Europe. The unexpected windfall of $82,875 will be used to repair an old farmhouse. This is not the first time a valuable item has been found at a thrift store, as a similar incident occurred when a woman bought a $4 painting that turned out to be an N.C. Wyeth illustration.
A woman purchased an iridescent glass vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill thrift store in Virginia, only to discover it was designed by renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. After researching its value, she contacted Wright Auction House, which auctioned the vase for $107,100 to an unidentified private art collector in Europe. Specialists determined it was part of Scarpa's "Pennellate" series from the 1940s, and its pristine condition contributed to its high price. The woman, who has an eye for hidden treasures, plans to use the money to renovate her recently purchased farmhouse.
A vase purchased for $3.99 at a thrift store in Richmond, Virginia, has sold for over $107,000. The bottle-shaped vase, made of high-end Murano glass from Italy's Venini, was initially valued between $30,000 and $50,000. The buyer, described as an esteemed collector, remains anonymous.
A rare Nintendo 64 game, Clay Fighter: Sculptors Cut, which is considered the crown jewel of the console's library, was found at a thrift store with a price tag of $14.99. The game, typically valued at over $1,000, is a Blockbuster rental exclusive version and is highly sought after by collectors. The authenticity of the game was confirmed, making this a valuable find for the lucky buyer.
An anthropologist browsing a thrift store in Florida discovered a real human skull on display in the Halloween section. The Lee County Sheriff's Office was notified and recovered the skull, which was believed to be human. The store owner stated that the skull was found in a storage unit purchased years ago. Further testing will be conducted by the medical examiner's office, but authorities have stated that the case is not suspicious.
A human skull was discovered in a Florida thrift store by a shopper who happened to be an anthropologist. The skull was found in the Halloween section and was recognized as human. The skull was traced back to a storage unit that was purchased years ago. The local sheriff's office believes the skull is human and will work with the medical examiner's office for further testing, but the case is not considered suspicious.
A human skull was discovered inside a thrift store in North Fort Meyers, Florida, by a shopper who happened to be an anthropologist. The skull was found in the Halloween section and was later confirmed to be human. The store owner revealed that it was located in a storage unit purchased years ago. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is working with the Medical Examiner's Office to conduct further testing, although investigators believe the case is not suspicious.
A human skull was discovered in the Halloween section of a thrift store in Florida by a shopper who recognized it as real. The skull had been in a storage unit that was purchased years ago, and authorities do not believe the case is suspicious. Further tests will be conducted by the local medical examiner, and it is unclear if anyone will face charges in connection with the discovery. This incident follows a similar case in September when a human skull was found in a donation box at an Arizona Goodwill store.
A thrift store in Fort Myers, Florida, unknowingly sold a real human skull in its Halloween section, which was discovered by an anthropologist shopper. Detectives confirmed it was human and sent it for further examination. The skull was found in a storage unit that had been purchased years ago, and the case does not appear to be suspicious.
A thrift store in Fort Myers, Florida, unknowingly sold a real human skull in its Halloween section. The skull was recognized as human by a shopper who happened to be an anthropologist, prompting detectives to investigate. The skull was sent to the medical examiner's office, and the store owner claimed it was found in a storage unit purchased years ago. The case is not considered suspicious.
A shopper, who happened to be an anthropologist, discovered a human skull in the Halloween section of a thrift store in North Fort Myers. The skull was found in a storage unit that was purchased years prior. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is conducting further testing on the skull, but they do not suspect any foul play.