(CNN) A Michigan man bought a used couch for his man cave in December, and this week, he made an interesting discovery — $43,000 in cash hidden in the cushion.

Howard Kirby bought the couch from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Owosso, Michigan, CNN affiliate WNEM reported. But the ottoman that came with the couch was a bit uncomfortable, something he noticed a few weeks after buying the couch.

So, his daughter-in-law unzipped the cushion to see what was inside and found a box containing cash. A lot of cash.

The ottoman cushion that contained the cash.

The footstool contained $43,170, WNEM reported.

"I still have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming or something," Kirby told the station.

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