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What item do you own that has an unexpectedly high value?
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I had a free book reward from Thriftbooks, which I used for a copy of Long Dark Teatime of the Soul by Douglas Adams. When it came, I was kinda bummed that some kid had scribbled on the title page, but eh, it was free. At least it was a first edition in otherwise good condition, I won't complain.
As I was reading, I got a little itch in the back of my mind, and it of curiosity looked up his signature. Turns out, it looks like some kid's scribbling
Probably why no one realized.
So I got a signed first edition, which goes for about $200, totally free.
WHAT. That's crazy! What a story- great find!
A very Douglas Adams sort of occurrence, particularly fitting I thought.
I used to frequent a thrift shop that gave books away for free, I saw a copy of Cloud Atlas and thought it would be a good read (it was). I accidentally for the dust cover a little then looked at the title page, signed first edition. Not worth much, but cool nonetheless.