One shopper recently bought a bracelet worth hundreds and only paid a few dollars.
The r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit is filled with thrift store success stories, and this find is no exception. A Redditor shared a photo of a stunning bracelet they bought for a fraction of the original price.
"Venetian Murano Glass 'Millefiori' handmade glass bracelet for $3," they wrote.
This handmade bracelet is one-of-a-kind and certainly worth more than what the shopper paid.
Millefiori is a glasswork technique wherein "tiny glass canes are layered into a design and then cut into thin pieces. The delicately placed pieces are then fused together," Made Murano Glass explained.
Murano Glass Italy's bracelet collection features 24-karat gold and 925 silver chains adorned with handmade glass beads. The prices range from $90 to $140.
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Thrift store scores like this aren't uncommon. Thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales are treasure troves for all kinds of items.
One shopper thought they were buying a pocket-size Monopoly game for $2.99 — only to find a limited edition Monopoly watch. Another found a $600 Vitamix blender for just $10.
Not only is thrift shopping a great way to save money, but it's also a great way to help the planet. Each year, millions of tons of perfectly good clothes, furniture, and appliances are thrown away and end up in landfills.
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Fellow thrift shoppers congratulated the Redditor on their unique purchase.
"Beautiful!" one user said. "Incredible find!"
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