Bought For $13: The Ring that Made A Millionaire 33 Years Later

Published on 05/21/2020
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A Compelling Argument

This suggestion sparked a bit of interest in Debra and those that were invested in her money-spinning efforts, but they were still unconvinced that the enormous ‘stone’ could possibly be a real diamond. Following a discussion with her family, the new owner was prompted to get the appraisal done. Although she was doubtful about the whole process but thought she didn’t have anything to lose. Her family desperately needed her help and she was willing to go the extra mile, even with little hope at hand.

A Compelling Argument

A Compelling Argument

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Hard Times

So, what exactly had Debra’s family suffered that had pushed them to begin selling their personal possessions? Debra Goddard’s mother, who was in her late 70s, had just been taken advantage of and had lost most of her money to fraud, a devastating experience for both mother and daughter. Older people are a prime target for con artists and the like, with Debra’s mom having been duped by a trickster of note. Debra was then compelled to get a bit of extra funding.

Hard Times

Hard Times

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