Ming Dynasty Vase
An old vase seems like it’s primed for the donation, but check with an antique expert first to see if it can pay for your retirement! An ancient Chinese vase was left on a wooden shelf and it was totally uninsured, but when the couple who owned it were going through their belongings they realized that they had hit the jackpot! Dating from the 15th century, The Ming Dynasty Imperial vase went for $23.6 million. Surprisingly, an anonymous buyer bought it with a phone call.