Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Woman Finds $8 Purse at Goodwill, Makes $1,200 Discovery in Pocket

Woman Finds $8 Purse at Goodwill, Makes $1,200 Discovery in Pocket

Summary

A woman in Georgia found a valuable item in a purse she bought at a Goodwill store for $8. Inside, she discovered a diamond bracelet worth $1,200, which she sold to help pay for a new car after her old one was totaled.

Key Facts

  • Erin Calkins bought an $8 purse at a Goodwill store in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • She found a diamond tennis bracelet hidden in the purse’s lining.
  • A jeweler confirmed the bracelet's authenticity and offered $1,200 for it.
  • Calkins accepted the offer, using the money towards a new car.
  • Calkins shared her find on Reddit, where it gained significant attention.
  • She was initially in the Goodwill store to look for a white shirt for her husband.

Source Information