Hacker News new | comments | show | ask | jobs | submit login A $2 photo from a California junk shop is the ‘holy grail of Western Americana’ ( washingtonpost.com ) 74 points by brudgers 3 hours ago | 43 comments bloat 1 hour ago You must have pretty specialised knowledge to look at that photo in the junk shop and say to yourself, "You know, that might be Billy the Kid. I should get this appraised." reply dogma1138 1 hour ago Allot of people hunt for "treasures" in thrift shops, yard sales, and even auctions and then get them evaluated by more knowledgeable experts. When you buy enough "junk" that just looks old and or unique you'll eventually hit jackpot, I'm really not sure that the guy who bought the picture knew exactly it's value or it's historical significance, he just might had enough experience to estimate that it's more likely than not wo...