An online shopper got lucky after buying a set of used books on eBay and finding vintage cash tucked inside.
The Reddit post about the discovery shows four crisp, decades-old Canadian banknotes spread out on a countertop — a hidden treasure from another era.
The original poster wrote, "My son bought used books on eBay and these fell out of the books. 1954 Canadian $1, $2, $5, $10 dollar bills. They worth anything?"
While they aren't exactly worth a fortune, according to answers in the thread, the find got attention for being unique and interesting. Some were curious about details of the vintage bills, while others simply celebrated the unexpected reward that sometimes comes from buying secondhand.
As one commenter put it, "That's so ideal how awesome."
Stories like this highlight one of the biggest perks of secondhand shopping: Every item has a history.
Thrifters have found interesting vintage and antique scores like 1960s Coleman coolers in the original boxes and some very valuable 1989 Lenox Village canisters that normally sell for hundreds secondhand. And, believe it or not, sometimes you just find something that makes your trip more than worth it, like the thrift shopper who found $16 in cash shoved in a pocket of jeans they bought.
Beyond finding collector's items or valuable pieces, shopping at thrift stores also helps consumers save money on everyday items (in this case, the original poster's son probably saved a ton on the books).
Plus, buying secondhand gives items a second life, reducing the demand for new production and keeping usable goods out of landfills. By choosing resale platforms or local thrift stores, shoppers can help cut down on waste while uncovering practical and unique finds.
Some commenters had witty retorts about the currency not being worth much, but others saw the value in its collector's interest.
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Cheaper clothes 🤑 One advised, "At least 5 for the $1, 7 for the $2, 15 for the $5, and 25 dollars for the $10. A very nice find! get good sleeves to protect them and stop the degradation. Don't buy at Amazon, almost all fake. BCW sells affordable banknote sleeves. Congratulations!"
Another said, "I'm going to start making people offers on here. This stuff is amazing."
A third chimed in with admiration: "I had never honestly paid attention to the backs of these notes and they're quite interesting. I'll have to work on putting together a set of them."
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