The Most Valuable Items People Found at Yard Sales and Thrift StoresBy Matthew Loffhagen / May 15, 2019 Antique Table NY Times This old card table was originally picked up for just $25 at a garage sale. Claire Wiegand-Beckmann, 71, was pleased to discover that it was a genuine antique from the 18th century. At auction, it sold for $541,500. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21