Rare Chinese Bowl

In 2007, a New York family purchased a small ceramic bowl at a yard sale for $3. After displaying it for several years, they discovered it was a rare 1,000-year-old Chinese bowl from the Northern Song Dynasty. The bowl was auctioned for $2.2 million at Sotheby's, proving that ancient treasures can turn up in the most modest settings.

Andy Warhol Sketch

A man bought a sketch at a Las Vegas garage sale for $5, only to find out it was an original drawing by pop artist Andy Warhol. The sketch, which Warhol drew when he was just ten years old, was valued at around $2 million. This finding underscores the potential for discovering valuable pieces of art among second-hand items.