But i doubt even he would argue the book is worth that much. If the sellers come back to claim it, give it to them. The eight works on this list, all estimated to be worth millions of dollars, popped up in some surprising placesgarages, attics and thrift. Jun, 2018 it has been reported by the bbc that a chinese porcelain vase that was discovered in a french attic has been sold for millions at an auction over 16 million euro or 19 million dollars. These old items hiding in your attic are worth a ton of money. Onlinetime reports on a rare 1987 cultclassic video game, found by a nevada man in the attic of his childhood home. So when they called again to say they had found yet another painting in the attic, labarbe postponed a visit several times before finally. Think over a million dollars is a little much to spend on a comic. Once in a very long while, a rare book or manuscript discovery is so remarkable that it. Jun 12, 2018 an 18thcentury chinese vase forgotten for decades in a shoe box in a french attic sold for 16. He also found a gold certificate and star notes misprinted currency in the boxes.
Feb 20, 2018 here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. Police seize millions of dollars discovered in buckets. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Million dollar paintings in the attic when thomas schultz and lawrence joseph bought a cottage in long island, new york, they discovered a massive collection of paintings in the attic. Letters found in an attic reveal wwii love story daily mail. Some of the limited edition toys have sold for up to half a million dollars online. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than making a find like this. The 30 most expensive things to come through the shop. Rich burlews million dollar kickstarter drive proves the crowdfunding model for publishers, but a key challenge for authors and small publishers remains. I sent a screen capture to the author who was appropriate amused and intrigued. One person found an old pair of air jordan sneakers, only to learn that they were worn and signed by the nba star himself. Police seize millions of dollars discovered in buckets youtube. Based on variables like condition, player, and year, a card can be sold online for thousands of. Mint condition comics sell for over two million dollars.
It was a book that was stored in his library and because of that, had amazing value. Comic books found in an attic almost seems cliche but when a comic book worth. Jun 25, 2019 so when they called again to say they had found yet another painting in the attic, labarbe postponed a visit several times before finally finding time on april 23, 2014, to examine the artwork. The titanic violin and other amazing treasures people. Man finds card collection in attic that could be worth. If i found one million dollars in a hidden safe in a house i. Ryan duffy is a divorced doctor, his dying father has revealed to him there is 2 million dollars hidden in their attic. This old comic book was found by homeowners in one of their. This person found a rare, old russian doll in their house and reportedly ended up selling it at an auction for several million dollars. At first i thought it was a joke a graduate student with too much time on their hands. Jul 02, 2017 this books value today in mint condition is priced at 300,000 dollars.
It has been reported by the bbc that a chinese porcelain vase that was discovered in a french attic has been sold for millions at an auction over 16 million euro or 19 million dollars. The piece is so valuable because it is a unique example of a chinese vase and has a connection to the qing. Million dollar devil by katy evans was just one of those stories where you either love it or you hate it. The author and the blurb was what quickly drew me to the book but i was completely let down with the heroine.
There are a lot of nuances that determine a cards worth though, so if youve come across a hoard of old cards, its worth getting them appraised. Jan 05, 1998 put together a handsome doctor, a beautiful scientist law student, a mysterious death, millions of dollars stashed away in the attic, add a few twists and turns and you have an enjoyable the book started off a little slowly, but soon became one of those books that you find difficult to put down for any reason. The collection is expected to fetch a halfmillion dollars at auction. The rock hill mother sent her nephew to the attic to investigate.
Now its valued at several million dollars and is widely considered the most significant find of vintage baseball cards ever. One man found loads of heavy artillery, ammunition, and grenades in a secret cubby in his basement. It then tells the story of a man who behaves quite stupidly, is aight then acquitted of a crime. The lowest price, most likely in bad condition at 800 dollars. Million dollar owl painting found in an attic content in. This is my first book from james grippando but certainly wont be the last. Its the phrase that conjures up the notion of that wonderful treasure you sniffed out, heard about on the grapevine, that car that has been sitting at the back of a. It is common practice in many places around the world that when a family member passes away, one or more family members are designated to carry out their last wishes. Hard to believe that these comics up to this point were. An 18thcentury chinese vase forgotten for decades in a shoe box in a french attic sold for 16. Police found cups of feces and urine in the attic where he stayed for two weeks. Some meteorites are milliondollar finds, others are.
A painting believed to be by italian master caravaggio was found in an attic in france after the homeowners decided to fix a leaky roof. A book containing the scripts of william shakespeares plays was published soon after his death in 1623. Nov 10, 2016 everyone dreams of finding that one priceless item hiding in the corners of a dustridden attic. When he got home he removed the painting a dismal country scene and concluded the frame could not be salvaged, but found one of the 500 official copies from the declaration of independence, folded and hidden in the. One uk teacher recently experienced the joy of rescuing such a forgotten antique, all thanks to an old owl painting that turned out to be worth nearly a million dollars. Over the years, pawn stars has seen some incredible, and rare, items come through their doors some even too expensive for their own good. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors. Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. Baseball cards found by ohio man may be worth millions new. There is no way youre that lucky, but if you are, here is what i would do the devious way.
Jun 10, 20 in fact, i now really want a bigsby guitar, which is unfortunate as less than 30 were ever made and the last one on the open market sold for over a quarter of a million dollars. The price that the vase fetched stunned everyone including the experts. After learning about these discoveries, you may be inspired to find your own. Baseball cards found by ohio man may be worth millions. Cbs a man found a collection of nine unopened boxes of. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. After all, the book was stored in an attic without plastic or cardboard backing. Apr 30, 2020 the plush collectable toys that were popular in the 1990s have massive resale value on sites like ebay, especially if the tag is still attached and the item is in mint condition. A secret hoard of more than 1,000 letters discovered in an attic show how wartime sweethearts kept their love alive. Homeowners may have found a lost caravaggio masterpiece behind a sealed attic door in their home near toulouse. A rare qing dynasty vase that was discovered in the attic of a french family home has sold at auction in paris for 16.
In fact, i now really want a bigsby guitar, which is unfortunate as less than 30 were ever made and the last one on the open market sold for over a quarter of a million dollars. A longlost painting experts say is by caravaggio was discovered. If i found one million dollars in a hidden safe in a house. When ryans father died, he left him 2 million dollars in the attic. But there were two new copies for sale, each be offered for well over a million dollars. A man found an old nintendo video game in the attic of his childhood home and. Million dollar owl painting found in an attic content in a. The piece is so valuable because it is a unique example of a chinese vase and has a connection to the qing dynasty.
Jul 10, 2012 some of the more than 700 wellpreserved 1910 baseball cards found in the attic of a house in defiance, ohio. Letters found in an attic reveal wwii love story daily. This list features some of the notable hidden treasures found in attics, walls, garage sales, and thrift stores over the past several years. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie tv. Million dollar book proves kickstarter model, now authors. When i find an author i like i go right through all his books one after another.
Everyone dreams of finding that one priceless item hiding in the corners of a dustridden attic. Hundreds of unopened sports card packs found in aunts attic. Judith beheading holofernes is a biblical tale from the old testaments book of judith. Mar 20, 2019 the book came with all the markings and a book plate that certified it was actually owned by sir isaac newton. In an unorthodox move for such a highly valued painting, it will be sold without a reserve. Sep 22, 2019 man discovers historic item in late grandfathers attic, worth millions of dollars. Jun 21, 2019 a book containing the scripts of william shakespeares plays was published soon after his death in 1623. The text in question is the book of judith, found in roman catholic and. Man discovers historic item in late grandfathers attic. Baltimore the first offerings from the black swamp find of 1910 e98 baseball cards the best near set of 30 ever found realized. Amy begins searching to find out who sent the money and why. If any of these items are sitting in your attic, you could make a lot of money.
A cleveland, ohio man discovered old metal boxes in the rafters of his home while remodeling. Multimillion dollar painting found in leaky french attic smart. A chinese porcelain vase found in a shoebox is sold for. Man discovers historic item in late grandfathers attic, worth millions of dollars. He was asking a court to return the money, arguing it. It depicts a scene from the book of judith, from roman catholic and. The painting discovered in a french attic in 2014 was sold to private buyers two days before a hotly awaited auction. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie. While many are only worth a few dollars, some of the limited edition toys have sold for up to half a million dollars online. Jun 30, 2016 this week, authorities discovered millions of dollars stashed inside buckets hidden in attic walls, along with drugs and a gun, during a search of a home in the miami area. Found money by james grippando is another great read. The man was found asleep next to a vent that he rigged to spy on his former flame.
These old items hiding in your attic are worth a ton of money today. The 14 fortunes found in attics the family handyman. The plush collectable toys that were popular in the 1990s have massive resale value on sites like ebay, especially if the tag is still attached and the item is in mint condition. Ryan begins to search his fathers past to find out who his father was blackmailing and why. These old items hiding in your attic are worth a ton of. This week, authorities discovered millions of dollars stashed inside buckets hidden in attic walls, along with drugs and a gun, during a search of a home in the miami area.