Summary
Francis and John Ebeck, a couple from Ottawa, Canada, found a valuable Gucci clip at a yard sale in Kansas. They bought it for $2.50, and an identical item previously sold for $1,500. The couple often hunts for bargains, turning their thrifting hobby into a way to make extra money.
Key Facts
- Francis and John Ebeck bought a Gucci wolf-head clip at a Kansas yard sale for $2.50.
- The clip had "Gucci Italy" engraved, indicating it was a designer item.
- A similar Gucci clip has sold for $1,500, suggesting high value.
- The couple spends a lot of time thrifting, using it as a side business.
- Thrifting helped the Ebecks cope with family bereavements.
- The U.S. secondhand market generated an estimated $53 billion in 2023.
