US teen buys Wilt Chamberlain jacket in thrift store that sells for $89,600
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A teenager in Oregon purchased a jacket at a thrift store for $3, which was later authenticated as a rare Wilt Chamberlain jacket from his final NBA season. The jacket was sold at auction through Sotheby's for $89,600. The teen expressed surprise at the find, calling himself 'very, very lucky'. This story illustrates the hidden value that can be found in vintage sports memorabilia.
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The teenager said 'I got very, very lucky'.
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The teenager said 'I got very, very lucky'.
The Guardian- Thrift stores often support charitable missions.
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Loaded language removed<p>The $3 purchase was authenticated as a rare piece from Chamberlain’s final NBA season</p><p>An Oregon teenager admitted “I got very, very lucky” after a <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/summer-sports-classic/wilt-chamberlain-los-angeles-lakers-1972-nba">basketball legend’s jacket</a> he picked up at a thrift store for pocket change sold at auction for almost…
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The teenager said 'I got very, very lucky'.
The GuardianThe jacket was authenticated as a rare piece from Chamberlain's final NBA season.
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