I thought you regulars on this board might find this interesting. I certainly did!

[bonjourami]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/a-rare-italian-vase-bought-at-goodwill-for-3-99-was-just-s...

[bonjourami]

This caught my eye because several years ago I sold a platinum, sapphire, and diamond ring, by Tiffany....at this same auction house in Chicago. Fees are high, but to say it did great is an understatement.

[kensgiftshop]

That was a nice find.

My luck it would have been worth $0.25.

[sonomabarn67]

I saw this on CNN, I think the only thing that would make the story vastly more interesting is if it had happened to me.😀

[maxine*j]

And if I'd seen it, I would not have paid $3.99 for it because, to me, it's homely.  Looks like a Christmas decoration from Target, just waiting for a stem or two of plastic fake holly.   And that shows you what I know:   Zilch!   Maybe less than zilch.  Sigh.

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[maxine*j]

For anyone who just wants to see the vase, which looks more like a bottle to me...

[sonomabarn67]

Wow! Never thought to take 'em outa the crumpled paper bag! That is downright Christmasy~