Key Facts

• The crystal ball ornament was bought for $5.50 at a thrift store in Colorado Springs.
• The ornament is a Waterford crystal piece, well-known for making the Times Square New Year's Eve ball since 2000.
• The ornament has a mark that reads “Times Square 2001.”
• New Waterford crystal balls typically sold for over $100 and still resell for $40 or more if in good condition.
• The thrifter plans to keep the ornament instead of selling it.
• The Times Square Ball is large, weighing 11,875 pounds and covered with 2,688 crystal triangles, capable of displaying vibrant colors and patterns.
• The ball’s design changes annually, with the 2026 theme set to focus on “Infinite Life, Infinite Liberty, and Infinite Happiness.”