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A New York family bought a small ceramic bowl for $3 at a yard sale, only to learn it was a 1,000-year-old Chinese artifact from the Song Dynasty that later sold at Sotheby’s for $2.2 million.

An Ohio woman scored big after buying a $2.99 Goodwill painting that turned out to be an authentic Johann Berthelsen masterpiece worth nearly $3,000 — a true thrift store treasure story that proves hidden gems still exist.

They may seem like small pieces of chrome, but vintage license plate frames have become prized collector’s items.

From early 20th-century souvenirs to movie tie-ins and limited editions, vintage snow globes can sell for hundreds, even thousands.

From early sneakers to limited designer drops, vintage footwear has become a hot market for collectors and fashion lovers alike

Vintage hotel keys—especially those from iconic destinations or long-gone resorts—are now collector favorites. From art deco key fobs to room tags from haunted inns, these vintage hotel keys that are surprisingly valuable today.