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Man paid $2.48 for old document; a year later, it sold for $477,650
Times of India
September 30, 2026
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Explore Today's NewsWhile browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48. Upon delving into its history, Sparks recognized its immense value and chose to auction it. To his amazement, the document fetched
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