Beth Feeback, her husband and a very precious painting.
Okay, I just had to share this tidbit of recent news with all you thrifters and fellow Club G.W.-er's out there. Ever think you made the Goodwill {or just insert your favorite thrifting venue here} find of the century? This woman makes your find look like an overpriced bad deal.
Beth Feeback picked up two paintings for $9.99 each at a Goodwill in North Carolina. She just wanted them for the canvasses, so she could PAINT OVER THEM. (Confession: I would have wanted to paint over them, too. Just not my taste in art I guess.) Turns out, they were worth WAY more if she didn't. Around $15,000 to $20,000 more! They are Ilya Bolotowsky originals from the Weatherspoon Art Gallery at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. You can read her story here. Who knew? Way to go, Beth!
This rags to riches story hasn't happened to me yet. But a girl can dream, can't she? What was YOUR best Goodwill/thrifting/junking find? I'd love to hear!
Have a great week!
xoxo
Wow! What a story! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful story! Thanx for sharing. tiff
ReplyDeleteGood for her!! And I was excited about an antique quilt in the "dog bedding" bin for $1.99... :) Thanks for sharing such a fun story!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds - I posted about this same extraordinary find. I've never been that lucky.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting on my rags to riches find also
ReplyDeletegood for them
Wow, this is awesome! I wouldn't have been attracted to them either, but you just never know. About 5 years ago I bought a big ugly boat scene painting at a yard sale for $5. Didn't like it at all but it was original and signed. Had it appraised and sold it at an online auction for $2,200. Yes! Makes you think twice before walking away from something you don't like.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, Still waiting for the find that let's hubby retire. What a great story ... If anyone can find a treasure, you can! Love, Penny
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