Luxury Items Sold for Zero
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 16, 2025
Ferrari Left at Airport
A Ferrari 512M was abandoned at a French airport. After years in storage, it was legally claimed and sold by the government—originally for free.
Rolex Found in Old Couch
A rare vintage Rolex worth over 1 crore was found inside a discarded couch picked up from a curb. The buyer paid nothing.
Banksy Artwork Given Away
In 2013, Banksy set up a $60 pop-up stand in NYC selling original artworks. Some buyers unknowingly bought pieces now worth crores for pocket change.
Vintage Hermes Bag at Yard Sale
A woman bought a dusty bag for free from a friend’s garage clean-out. It turned out to be a vintage Hermès Kelly worth over 20 lakh.
Bugatti Given to Mechanic
A classic Bugatti Type 57S Atalante was gifted to a mechanic by a grateful owner. It was later sold for over 40 crore at auction.
Diamond Ring Tossed Out
A woman unknowingly donated a box with a multi-crore diamond ring inside to a thrift store. It was sold for nothing before being identified.
Original Apple I Given Away
One of the rarest computers, an original Apple I, was once given away to clear storage. It was later sold at auction for over 3 crore.
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