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$3 Goodwill jacket now expected to sell for up to $250,000
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Leslie Dominique, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The buyer, a 19-year-old from Portland, found a significant item at a Goodwill store. It is expected to sell for a large amount of money, potentially up to $250,000.
A young man's thrift store purchase is now valued highly. The buyer, a 19-year-old from Portland, found a significant item at a Goodwill store. His discovery has been verified as a jacket worn by a famous basketball player.
The jacket was bought for a low price, just a few dollars. After authentication, its value increased substantially. It is expected to sell for a large amount of money, potentially up to $250,000.
Further details about this find are available from the source, including how the jacket was discovered and the process of verifying its authenticity.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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