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Durham Student Move-Outs Reveal $6,600 Treasure Trove

6/8/2025

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Lena Geller found valuable items in her Durham, N.C. apartment's trash room after student move-outs.
Notable discoveries included $980 Valentino sneakers and a $390 Tovala toaster oven.
She estimates the total value of 70 items at $6,600.
Geller sees potential business opportunities in repurposing discarded items.

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Story summary

Lena Geller found valuable items in her Durham, N.C. apartment's trash room after student move-outs.
Notable discoveries included $980 Valentino sneakers and a $390 Tovala toaster oven.
She estimates the total value of 70 items at $6,600.
Geller sees potential business opportunities in repurposing discarded items.