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$3 Goodwill jacket now expected to sell for up to $250,000
By Leslie Dominique, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 Midland
The remarkable story of Quinn Brown's thrift store find has implications for local treasure hunters in Midland . While the discovery of a Wilt Chamberlain jacket in an Oregon Goodwill store may seem like a distant anomaly, it highlights the potential for hidden gems in local thrift stores. Midland residents who frequent their own Goodwill stores may be inspired to scour the racks and bins with renewed enthusiasm, hoping to stumble upon a similar treasure. The fact that Brown has made a career out of reselling thrift store finds, with over 10,000 sales, demonstrates that there is a market for unique and valuable items in the Permian Basin area. As the auction for the Chamberlain jacket comes to a close, local collectors and enthusiasts will be watching with interest, perhaps sparking a new wave of treasure hunting in Midland's own thrift stores.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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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