The Economic Times

A Connecticut mans $30 garage-sale purchase turned out to be a rare Chinese treasure. Only 7 exist worldwide. In 2021, it was sold for $722,000

At a yard sale in Connecticut, an antiques lover stumbled upon a rare 15th-century Chinese bowl priced at just $35. After sending images to Sothebys, experts affirmed its historical importance, leading to an auction with an initial estimate of $300,000 to $500,000. In a surprising turn, the bowl sold for an astounding $721,800, reinforcing the idea that valuable finds often lie beneath the surface of ordinary yard sales.