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Thrifter Pays $2 for Original Paintings Worth Hundreds, Then Comes Regret

Thrifter Pays $2 for Original Paintings Worth Hundreds, Then Comes Regret

Summary

A thrift shopper found two original oil paintings at Goodwill, paid $2, and sold them for $210 on eBay. Despite making a profit, the seller regrets selling them because they liked the paintings. The paintings ended up with a collector who appreciated them.

Key Facts

  • The paintings were acquired for $2 at a Goodwill Outlet based on their weight.
  • They were sold for $210 after a bidding war on eBay.
  • The paintings depicted rabbits and had intricate frames.
  • The seller shared that, although they made a profit, they wished they had kept the paintings.
  • The buyer of the paintings appreciated them and identified one piece as part of their art collection.
  • The Reddit post about the sale received attention, with around 1,700 upvotes.
  • Many Reddit users expressed admiration for the paintings and sympathy for the seller's regret.

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