I know I have, in any case. And my hope is compounded by the fact that there are examples of people doing just that.
Many, in fact (don’t try to tell me you’ve never read about someone unwittingly picking up an old painting from a famous artist for pretty much the price of a cup of coffee).
Of course, ‘treasure’ can be defined in many ways. Most will hear the word and think immediately of a pirate horde, a treasure chest brimming with gold coins and jewel-studded goblets, but the truth is that old family photographs and documents can be just as valuable to the right person. If nothing else, such items most always hold interesting stories.
That face belonged to Billy the Kid, known as one of the Wild West’s most notorious outlaws. Billy the Kid, or, more officially, William H. Bonney, was shot dead in 1881 when he was only 23 years old, after having lived a life on the run from justice.
An incredible piece of history? Sure. But Randy’s find also turned out to be astonishingly valuable.
According to reports, the image Randy had – remember, he had purchased it for a measly $2 – could have been worth as much as $5million!
You can see more about the eye-catching turn of events in the video below:
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