A Goodwill shopper was combing through the bins when a book of old drawings dating back to 1918 caught their eye.
Paying a mere 37 cents for the thrifty find, they didn’t realize it could be worth a whopping $1,200.
The shopper joined several Redditors in the r/antiques forum where users exchanged stories of the most valuable items they have found at Goodwill.
Sharing a link to pictures of the find, the user (@photogamerGT) wrote that they picked up a copy of Forty Seven Fac-simile Drawings by American Artists for the small price of $0.37.
The collection of drawings features the work of 47 American artists, according to the Library of Congress.
It was put together by the American Artist’s War Emergency Fund and produced for the benefit of the fund.
And it’s worth the pretty penny according to the finder.
“A few others online in worse condition have asking prices of $800-$1200,” they wrote.
It’s currently listed on Amazon for $1,150 but unavailable for purchase.
The drawing’s collection features a lithograph of a handwritten brief essay on lithography by Joseph Pennell.
Pennell is also the 37th drawing in the portfolio, per 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.
THRIFTING 101
Though the ethical nature of thrifting has been questioned, it’s also proven helpful for consumers trying to avoid buying into fast fashion.
It’s also a lucrative business for many flippers, who can make a living selling secondhand items.
Designer goods are especially a hot commodity for their high resale value compared to ordinary clothes.
High-value pieces are more likely to be found in wealthy neighborhoods.
Goodwill has also opened a series of higher-end boutiques offering a mix of usual thrift store fare as well as designer items.
There’s more than just designer items to scoop up at your local Goodwill.
One shopper thrifted a popular $419 kitchen item for just $13.
Another customer made $250 in one day by reselling a single pair of thrifted boots.
But he’s not making out as well as one reseller who scores over $3,000 a month with his part-time side hustle.
For more related content, check out The U.S. Sun’s coverage of a pair of $15 jeans a thrifter found at Goodwill that sold for $100.
Plus, one shopper bought two light fixtures for $7 but sold them on eBay for $2,600.
