A Goodwill shopper was rummaging through the bins when a book of old drawings, dating back to 1918, caught his eye.
Paying just 37 cents for the economic discovery, they didn’t realize it could be worth a whopping $1,200.
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The buyer joined several Redditors on r/antiques forum where users swapped stories about the most valuable items they found at Goodwill.
Sharing a link to photos of the discovery, the user (@photogamerGT) wrote that he purchased a copy of Forty-Seven Facsimile Drawings by American Artists for the small price of $0.37.
The collection of drawings features works by 47 North American artists, according to the Library of Congress.
It was prepared by the American Artist’s War Emergency Fund and produced to benefit the fund.
And it’s really worth it, according to those who discovered it.
“Some others online in worse condition are priced at $800 to $1,200,” they wrote.
It is currently listed on Amazon for $1,150 but unavailable for purchase.
The collection of drawings features a lithograph of a brief handwritten essay on lithography by Joseph Pennell.
Pennell is also the 37th drawing in the portfolio, according to the Library of Congress.
The collection contains drawings such as A Little Maid by Daniel Garbre and Sketch of a Young Girl by Irving R Wiles.
ECONOMICS 101
Although the ethical nature of economics was asked, it has also proven useful for consumers trying to avoid shopping in fast fashion.
It is also a profitable business for many flippers, who are able to make a living selling second-hand items.
Designer products are especially a hot commodity due to their high resale value compared to regular clothing.
High-value pieces are more likely to be found in wealthy neighborhoods.
Goodwill has also opened a number of high-end boutiques that offer a mix of common thrift store products as well as designer items.
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There are more than just designer items to buy at your local Goodwill.
One shopper purchased a popular $419 kitchen item for just $13.
Another customer made $250 in one day by reselling a single pair of cheap boots.
But he’s not doing as well as a dealer who makes more than $3,000 a month from his part-time job.
For more related content, check out The US Sun’s coverage of a $15 pair of jeans that a thrifter found at Goodwill and sold for $100.
Additionally, a buyer purchased two lamps for $7 but sold them on eBay for $2,600.
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