With help from his mother , he purchased it for $8,500 and returned the ring to Perry .
In April 2011 , Cliff Forrest , a 10 - year - old child , discovered Perry 's Super Bowl ring for sale .
With help from Perry 's mother , Perry purchased it for $8,500 and returned the ring to Perry .
In April 2011 , Cliff Forrest , a 10 - year - old child , discovered Perry 's Super Bowl ring for sale .