Woman Thrifts 'Dirty' Halloween Costume for $5, Sells for Over $700 on eBay
Summary
A woman in California bought an old Halloween mask for $5 and later sold it for more than $700 on eBay. The mask turned out to be a rare vintage Ghostface mask from the Scream movies, which is now a valuable collector's item.Key Facts
- Brittany Carey, a stay-at-home mom, bought the mask at a Goodwill store for $5.
- The mask looked worn out, with holes and dirt, but had the "Fun World" label that indicated its value.
- Ghostface masks are linked to the Scream movie franchise and are popular among collectors.
- Carey listed the mask on eBay starting at 99 cents; bids reached over $700.
- Money from the sale helped Carey pay for household expenses like diapers and groceries.
- Ghostface masks were originally part of the "Fantastic Faces" line from the early 1990s.
- The Scream movie's director, Wes Craven, adopted the mask's design for the film's killer.
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