What it’s Really Like Finding a Priceless Artefact in a Thrift Store

We often have a romantic notion of what it might be like to walk into a thrift store and walk out with treasure. But in reality, what happens next can be a roller coaster ride that changes your life forever. In 2018, antiques dealer Laura Young discovered an ancient Roman bust in an Austin Goodwill store and took it home for $35. You might have seen the story when it went viral on the internet. Five years later, she tells the incredible story in her own words, which almost feels like a cautionary tale…

Careful what you wish for.