{
  "id": 9673932,
  "title": "Phoenix man buys $5.99 watch at Goodwill, sells it for $35,000 days later",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/phoenix-man-buys-5-99-watch-at-goodwill-sells-it-for-35-000-days-later",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T20:04:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2015-a-phoenix-man-paid-5-99-for-a-lecoultre-deep-sea-alarm-at-goodwill-after-experts-confirmed-it-was-authentic-he-sold-the-rare-watch-days-later-for-more-than-35000/articleshow/134469347.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "While exploring a Goodwill store, Zach Norris found a vintage LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm watch priced at merely $5.99. After confirming its authenticity, the buzz around the watch attracted collectors from all over, culminating in significant bids. Renowned collector Eric Ku eventually acquired it for more than $35,000. This fortunate sale supported Norris's wedding plans and allowed him to obtain…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}