Finding The Cure at Goodwill and The Thriving Rare Book Market

The Cure is Found at Goodwill Bins

A thrifter at the Goodwill bins made an astonishing discovery, finding a vintage The Cure t-shirt from the 1989 Prayer tour that usually costs less than 25 cents per shirt. The shirt, in excellent condition, is valued at $675 online, leading to the thrifters excitement and it being called a "holy grail" find. Another thrifter, Ben, found a rare Shonen Jump One Piece t-shirt for just $5, which typically sells for $425 to $650. These remarkable thrifting finds showcase the incredible value that can be uncovered by diligent shoppers with a keen eye for detail.

Rock 'n' Read: Charlie Watts' Books Smash Records in Auction

Books once owned by Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones' drummer, set new records at a Christie's auction in London. Agatha Christie's "The Thirteen Problems" sold for $63,968, breaking her previous record of $50,641 for "The ABC Murders." Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" fetched $226,555, setting a new world auction record for the author. These books were part of a two-part auction of Charlie Watts' collection, and the rare book market is thriving, with a new generation of book enthusiasts entering the scene. The market for rare books saw a significant increase in sales, with works selling for higher prices than ever before, attracting younger collectors and diverse participants.