The people from this article learned that something truly valuable can be found in unexpected places like a secondhand store or a flea market. You don’t have to have any special knowledge or skills — sometimes you just have to be a little lucky.
Bright Side is about to show you some photos taken by lucky people who managed to buy some cool and very expensive stuff when they least expected to.
“In high school, I found this vintage apple necklace that I loved at an antique store, but I left it at an ex-boyfriend’s house and never got it back. Yesterday I walked into an antique store and SAW THE SAME NECKLACE! 10 years later and 700 miles away, the treasure hunt always pays off!”
“I found a nice hardcover edition of a book I’ve been wanting to read at Value Village, and I was happy to pay the $5 for it. Then I found this when I flipped through it at home.”
“I always make sure to look through the entire costume jewelry section before leaving and today I found this diamond sapphire engagement ring in a rummage bowl for $2. Took it to a jeweler straight after and they confirmed it was real.”
“I was searching for a suit for a wedding and found a 3-piece with a retail value of $1,700. And I paid $20 for it!”
“Needed an emergency dress for an event yesterday and found one for $9 at my favorite charity shop!”
“Found a camera in a thrift store that belonged to a soldier in WW1. It has undeveloped Verichrome film in the back.”
“I found a Loewe ’puzzle’ bag in pristine condition for $20 at Goodwill. It retails at $2,590.”
“Always check your piggy banks! Found $170 in a piggy bank that cost $7!”
“Found my wedding dress today. I believe it’s from the 1950s and I only paid $64 for it and I’m in love. Going to add my own twist to the top and redo the corset but the bottom is staying just how it is.”
“This is the best $1.99 I will ever spend in my lifetime. The book has a photo of Stephen King and his autograph in it!”
“This is a thrifted vintage gown that resembles the lamé dress Marilyn Monroe wore. I did not nail the pose, I know…”
“Went to a house clearance sale and found this pin marked as ’costume jewelry’ for $5. Took it to a jeweler and they confirmed it’s unmarked gold with diamonds and sapphires.”
“3 designer blazers on the same trip to GW — I paid under $15 for all 3.”
“Fell in love with this painting and got it for $10!”
“I found a $5 vintage, heavily-beaded, seashell purse with a handmade tag inside. It’s so pretty!”
“Cute vintage strawberry salt and pepper shakers, new and in a box”
“Found $5 in this jacket I paid $6 for.”
“I got a Harry Potter wand for $1.78.”
“I only started learning embroidery a few days ago and found 700 skeins of string for $5 at a thrift store. They retail for about $.50 each.”
“This was probably my favorite purchase ever! A $3 vintage wedding dress!”
“I was told this was a green amethyst and haggled it down to $42. Took it to a jeweler to have it appraised — it’s a rare green diamond over 100 years old, conservatively worth more than $8,000!”
We’re sure that our readers have interesting stories too. Which of your purchases do you think was a really great find? Tell us!
Paris Hilton Claps Back at Trolls Who Criticized the Size of Her Son’s Head
Paris Hilton has had enough people online telling her to take her son to a doctor because of how his head looks. After weeks of heated debate among fans, she finally spoke about it candidly and addressed the haters directly.People were concerned about Phoenix’s health.
Paris Hilton’s journey into motherhood began on a memorable day in January of this year when she welcomed her precious son, Phoenix, into the world. The news of her baby’s birth was met with an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans and friends worldwide.
Throughout these six months, she has shared precious moments of their mother-son bond, providing fans with glimpses of their beautiful connection. Yet, alongside the happiness, concerns have arisen among some of Paris Hilton’s devoted followers.
Paris Hilton’s heartfelt post about her baby boy, Phoenix, elicited a mixed response in the comments. While many expressed their love and admiration for the adorable child, some couldn’t help but raise concerns about his well-being, urging her to “bring him to the doctor!”
One comment said, “You need to give your baby tummy time. He is already showing signs of a flat head.” Another comment even requested Hilton: “Phoenix is extremely cute, but please consider having him check.”
She got tired of the criticism and responded.
Paris Hilton has defended her baby boy on social media after people commented about his head size. Responding to online comments, she expressed her disappointment with the negativity and stated that her child is perfectly healthy. “There are some sick people in this world. My angel is perfectly healthy,” she wrote on TikTok. “And yes, of course, he has been to a doctor, he just has a large brain.”
Talking about working moms, supermodel Naomi Campbell has made headlines as she recently welcomed her second baby at the age of 53. The news has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, celebrating the joyous moment in her life.
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