Currents · Business · 2026-08-16
18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000
An enterprising eighteen-year-old American has turned his love for treasure hunting into a thriving business venture. Operating under the name Mike's Unique Treasures, Michael Haskell purchases abandoned storage units and artfully resells the hidden gems he uncovers. So far, his efforts have yielded... 18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000
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