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$3 Goodwill jacket now expected to sell for up to $250,000
By Leslie Dominique, Jordan Gartner at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· 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 Nashville
While this remarkable find didn't occur in Nashville , it's a reminder that treasures can be hidden in plain sight in thrift stores across the country, including those in Music City. Local thrifters and resellers in Nashville may be inspired by Quinn Brown's story to scour Goodwill stores and other second-hand shops in the area for their own hidden gems. The city's thriving vintage and resale scene could potentially yield similar discoveries, with many Nashvillians already frequenting local thrift stores in search of unique items. As the auction for the Wilt Chamberlain jacket comes to a close, Nashville's own thrifters may be motivated to dig deeper, hoping to stumble upon a valuable piece of history or a rare collectible that could bring a significant financial return. The prospect of finding a treasure like Brown's could lead to a surge in local thrift store visits, benefiting both the thrifters and the stores themselves.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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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