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$3 Goodwill jacket now expected to sell for up to $250,000
By Leslie Dominique, Jordan Gartner at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A thrift store find could now sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.A routine treasure hunt at a Hillsboro Goodwill store in January has turned into a find of a lifetime for 19-year-old Quinn Brown.The Portland resident said he discovered a Los Angeles Laker...
Key takeaway A routine treasure hunt at a Hillsboro Goodwill store in January has turned into a find of a lifetime for 19-year-old Quinn Brown.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The story of Quinn Brown's thrift store find has significant implications for Atlanta 's own thrifters and resellers. With Goodwill stores scattered throughout the city, locals may be inspired to scour the racks and bins for hidden gems like Brown's Wilt Chamberlain jacket. Atlanta's thriving community of vintage and second-hand shoppers may also see an increase in interest, as people begin to realize the potential value of items they might have otherwise overlooked. Furthermore, the success of Brown's find could lead to a surge in local auction houses and authentication services, creating new opportunities for Atlantans to turn their own discoveries into significant profits. As the auction for the Chamberlain jacket comes to a close, Atlanta's thrifters will be watching with bated breath, wondering if they might be the next to stumble upon a treasure worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A thrift store find could now sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.A routine treasure hunt at a Hillsboro Goodwill store in January has turned into a find of a lifetime for 19-year-old Quinn Brown.The Portland resident said he discovered a Los Angeles Laker...
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