Found a hidden gem at the estate sale on Maple Street in Everett

I stopped by the big sale at the old Johnson place yesterday. In the garage, tucked behind some boxes, was a complete set of vintage fishing lures from the 1950s, still in their original wooden box. The family running the sale had no idea they were there and let them go for just twenty dollars. Has anyone else had a lucky find like that at a sale recently?

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lisa_murray5mo ago

Isn't it a bit wrong to feel good about that find? The family clearly didn't know what they had, and you got a deal because of their lack of knowledge. It feels like taking advantage when someone is selling off a loved one's things, especially in a stressful time. I've seen people brag about similar scores, but it just leaves a bad taste, like you're profiting from someone else's loss.

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webb.val5mo ago

So what's the right move then, @lisa_murray?

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spencer_ross3mo ago

No kidding, I found a box of old comic books at a garage sale for five bucks and they turned out to be worth over a thousand. It's a great feeling when the sellers don't know what they've got.

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