FOUND my charm holder with my original charms that were stolen from me 37 yrs ago on eBay! I know I can't do anything but what are the odds?!?!?
I am not OOP. OOP is PinkyQueen100.
Originally posted to r/jewelry
[**Original post**](https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/comments/1tng7qy/removed_by_moderator/)**: May 25, 2026**
Yes I know I can't prove to the eBay goodwill seller it's mine and won't be able to get it back.
Just stunned I found it!!
FOUND my charm holder with my original charms that were stolen from me 37 yrs ago on eBay! I know I can't do anything but what are the odds?!?!?
I was leaving for college when I was 20 yrs old and had just put all my charms on this charm holder. My parents got me the charm holder.
I put all my valuables in my purse and my purse was stolen the night before I left.
The #1 friend I had just gotten from my best friend (who later passed away at 29.
I could go on and on!
I would buy it but it's real 14k gold so it's outta my price range.
I've always bought gold necklaces and charms all my life.
This really brought home how sentimental each charm and necklace is to me!
**Relevant Comments:**
**OOP:** This was what I wrote originally:
(Screenshot of eBay message): I don't know if this will reach anyone but I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes!!!
This is my charm necklace!!
I was only 20 yrs old and I had it ready and packed in my purse to go to college when my purse was taken the day before I left at a movie theater!!
I can't believe my eyes!! I am now 57!
The pendants all have sentimental meaning to me! The number one friend pendant I got from my best friend who sadly passed away when we were 29.
I can't believe this is before me!!
It says something about make a bid but I don't see the button
I know this is going to sound so crazy and far fetched but I'm literally in shock! Especially to see all my charms on it.
**Pretend\_Ad54:** I too found a diamond and ruby art deco watch burglarized from my apartment about a year later on ebay. I was stunned and elated at the same time as the watch belonged to my mother and had great sentimental value for me. I was able to negotiate the price with the seller, a jewelry store about an hour away from me.
**EmeraldEtoile:** Unfortunately people suck and I imagine it’s pretty common for people to try to scam sellers with sob stories… it’s heart breaking but I think it’s unlikely that even if you could reach a real person that they’d be willing to engage with you. In fact even if a real person is seeing your message, the “automated” messages help to put distance between them and a potential scammer.
As others are saying if you had a photo it MIGHT help, but there’s still no way for them to know that you didn’t sell or give it away years ago. Maybe your friends and family would be willing to chip in as a future birthday or Christmas present? Or even a go fund me? Those are people who know and love you and can empathize with how much this means to you.
Only saying this because I’d hate for you to put all your effort into trying to talk to a real person and then it just ends up selling.
**OOP:** I agree with everything you said
I was very hesitant to share my story because I know the odds of this happening are astronomical!
I didn't want people to not believe me. And I totally understand how it would sound to the seller
**ComeAlongPond1:** Is there anything you could describe to them about the charms or holder that isn’t visible on the listing to prove you had it? Maybe along with the photo of it even if it’s tucked into your dress that would help. I can’t even see all the charms clearly from this photo but idk if there are more on the listing. Also check yearbook pictures as someone mentioned, and if all else fails try a payment plan
**OOP:** YES.!!! I literally just wrote them and described 3 things about the charms that no one else can see or know!! I also sent a pic of me and my bf with the necklace underneath my shirt you can only see the chain. I did have a very big thing I told them about the charms that I believe no one would know! Fingers crossed everyone!!!!
**OOP:** (Screenshot of seller reply to eBay message): Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. In regard to stolen property, we would need documented proof of prior ownership to assist with this. Please provide such documentation so that we can partner with our Security team to assist. Documentation would include, but is not limited to: police reports, photos of the item being worn, proof of original purchase. Thank you for shopping Goodwill Southern California and for supporting our mission to provide jobs for individuals with barriers to employment. Your purchases help create jobs, hopes, and futures.
THIS IS TORTURE! I 💯 understand that they need this and I understand there are scammers out there. But I can't find a picture...that's the only chance I have of proving it. I'm going thru my photos but haven't found anything yet
**OOP:** Latest update....they have the charms and holder on hold for two weeks. I asked if they would consider selling the charms separately so I could try to get one or two and they said they would look into it
[**Update:** ](https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/comments/1u0ea29/update_i_bought_it_todayfound_my_charm_holder/)**June 8, 2026**
💖✨UPDATE I BOUGHT IT TODAY!!✨💖 FOUND my charm holder with my original charms that were stolen from me 37 yrs ago on eBay! I know I can't do anything but what are the odds?!?!?
I was leaving for college when I was 20 yrs old and had just put all my charms on this charm holder. My parents got me the charm holder.
I put all my valuables in my purse and my purse was stolen the night before I left.
The #1 friend I had just gotten from my best friend (who later passed away at 29.
I could go on and on!
I would buy it but it's real 14k gold so it's outta my price range.
I've always bought gold necklaces and charms all my life.
This really brought home how sentimental each charm and necklace is to me!
Link to original post here [https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/s/qZbjbQpqrb](https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/s/qZbjbQpqrb)
**Relevant Comments:**
**Pleased\_Bees:** $505, ouch, I am wincing for you because of the difference in gold price after 37 years. But I'm so happy you were able to buy it back!
**OOP:** I know I wish it hadn't been real gold🤣. Ramen noodles for a long time but the memories are priceless
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