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Family Discovers Late Man's Home Holds Over One Million Pure Copper Pennies

A family discovered crates filled with bank bags containing an estimated 1 million pennies, made of pure copper and hoarded during World War II. These pennies, unlike the ones produced today, are valuable due to their copper content. The family decided against using a Coinstar site due to the fee and local banks declined to store them. As a result, they listed the pennies for sale on OfferUp for $25,000, uncertain of their exact worth but aware of the potential value, as a rare 1943 penny once sold for $1.7 million.

Phillips Auction Breaks Records with $4.9 Million Handmade Pocket Watch, Sotheby's Sale Includes Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona

Phillips New York held a successful watch auction, breaking records for watchmaker Roger Smith with a unique pocket watch that sold for $4.9 million, becoming the most expensive British timepiece ever sold. The pocket watch was meticulously handcrafted over five years to secure an apprenticeship with renowned watchmaker George Daniels. Additionally, several other luxury timepieces, including a Patek Philippe wristwatch and an Audemars Piguet watch, set new records at the auction. Sotheby's New York also had a notable watch sale, highlighted by a rare Patek Philippe gold wristwatch that fetched $3.9 million and two Rolexes previously owned by Paul Newman, which each sold for $1.1 million.

Bargain Hunter Discovers Remarkable Deal: $1,500 Furniture Set Found in Pristine Condition at Local Thrift Store, Praised for High-End Appearance

A thrifty shopper made an incredible find when they purchased a bookcase originally priced at $1,500 from Room & Board for just $45 at a Salvation Army. The bookcase is made of solid maple wood with a charcoal stain, giving it an elegant and high-end appearance. Unlike cheaper alternatives, it doesn't contain any artificial wood and is constructed with sustainable materials. The company behind the bookcase, Room & Board, is committed to using sustainably sourced wood and reducing deforestation. The find was praised by fellow Redditors for its quality and value.