A woman who bought a budget mystery bundle of goods on Facebook was stunned when she realised what was inside – a designer watch worth thousands of pounds.
Thrifty Olivia Gilcher had purchased the bag of 8lbs of old jewellery for $65 (£50) online with no idea of the treasures she was about to find inside.
Upon opening it and discovering her “dream” watch – a 1980s Gucci watch with a gold bangle and green finishes, which she estimates would retail at up to $2,900 (£2,255) nowadays.
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“At first, I didn’t believe it was real,” Olivia, a student from Detroit, US, told What’s The Jam.
“But thanks to my experience working at a luxury watch company, I knew what to look for.
“I examined the engraved logo, SKU number, and overall construction, and everything checked out.
“Even then, I still couldn’t believe it, so I opened the back of the watch to check the movement, and that confirmed its authenticity.”
Upon taking off the back, Olivia discovered it was a Gucci change bezel 1100L from the late 1980s and a collector’s item.
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Of the price, she said: “The retail price in the late 1980s was between $500 and $1,000 – that would be equivalent to approximately $1,493 to $2,985 in 2025, adjusted for inflation.”
She decided against keeping it for herself, and has listed it online to sell for $550 (£427).
Olivia said: “This watch is truly a dream piece for me, something I’ve wanted for years.
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“But at the same time, as a college student, extra income is always tempting.
“I tried it on, and it was a little tight – that felt like my sign that I should let it go.
“My logic is: If I can’t stop thinking about it, I’ll buy one for myself in the future.”
Olivia first started purchasing mystery bundles after spotting them for sale in her local thrift store.
She now often buys bundles and sells on any show-stopping pieces she comes across.
She added: “I don’t actually make much of a profit from selling jewellery—it’s more of a passion project and a way to promote sustainability by giving these pieces a second life.
“Over time, I’ve collected way too much jewellery, so I started reselling mystery jewellery bags to share the experience with others.
“Each bag is filled with unique finds, and my goal is to ensure that every piece is appreciated rather than discarded.”
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