$500,000 jeans

While watching a YouTube video on gold mining, I stumbled upon this story about vintage Levi jeans. I have no intention of ever exploring an abandoned mine, but for many, this is their adventure in life.

Apparently, there is a market for original used Levi jeans that the miners wore from the 1800s. Naturally, the condition dictates the amount, but they have paid thousands just for the buttons from a rotted pair.

Most gold mining occurs in dry, arid climates, so if the mine is dry, they could last 100 years. I'm not sure about the damp coal mines in PA, but for half a million just for jeans, it's worth investigating. I bet that there is at least one stada baba racing for the attic to check on grandpa's chest. Start your own adventure 😀