A rare 14-karat gold LEGO Bionicle Kanohi Hau mask, discovered inside a donated jewelry bag at a Goodwill store in Pennsylvania, was sold at auction for $18,101 in March 2024 after initially being listed online for $14.95.
The small gold piece, of which only 30 were originally produced, quickly attracted intense bidding from collectors once its true identity and scarcity were recognized by the thrift store's online auction staff.
The unexpected find highlights the potential hidden value within charitable donations, turning a routine thrift store inventory item into a high-value collector's prize.
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