Apart from the price tags that are painless to look at, another great thing about shopping in thrift stores is the story behind the items. These pre-loved goods likely have a colorful history that makes them worth more than the money you will pay for them.

This was the experience of a woman named Alexis Hadley. After buying a $2 painting, she discovered a note written behind it that showed how valuable it was to its original owner. And instead of keeping it as an addition to her art collection, Alexis decided to do what she felt was the right thing. Scroll through to see how this story unfolded.

Some thrift store finds are more valuable than what’s indicated on the price tag

A woman found a painting at a thrift store near where she lived and discovered a note written behind it

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