Later that night, curiosity got the best of her. Linda posted a few pictures online, asking if anyone recognized the items. Within an hour, her inbox exploded.
“Where did you find that?” one message read. Another: “That’s a 19th-century astrolabe replica—worth thousands.”
The next morning, an antiques expert called her directly. “I need to see those pieces in person,” he said. “You may be sitting on a lost private collection.”
Linda laughed nervously. “You’re kidding.” “Not at all,” he replied. “And if what I think is true—you’ve just bought history for $250.”
