Getting thrifty doesn't always involve thrift stores. Sometimes, it's as simple as looking outside your front door.

A Redditor shared their amazing discovery after doing just that in the r/Curbfind subreddit.

In their post, they shared a photo of an electric drum set and wrote, "I always wanted to play the drums…today I found this next to my apartment dumpster."

The black drum kit is from the brand Alesis. When sales aren't running, their options retail anywhere from $349 to well over $1,000 at Guitar Center (even for used options). No matter what model they could've purchased, this was truly a steal.

Shopping at your local thrift store can save you tons on everyday essentials and the occasional luxury find. At the same time, you might just discover the item you've been longing for sitting on a curb somewhere. 

Many people toss out perfectly good items, placing them curbside for the garbage to pick up. This offers the perfect opportunity for those driving or walking by to pick them up for free instead of paying retail. Checking dump sites for salvageable and still-working items can also help.

You might even find an item that's rare or valuable sitting by someone's curb. In addition to the money-saving benefits, you could even earn money if you decide to resell the item. 

Best of all, by picking up curbside items or buying used instead of new, you're keeping items out of landfills and reducing carbon emissions. Reducing your waste whenever possible can keep your household and our planet decluttered.

Redditors were impressed with the original poster's find and quick to congratulate them. 

"A dream come true???!!!! This is awesome!!!" one user exclaimed.

What's your primary motivation in shopping at thrift stores? Cheaper clothes 🤑 Trendier items 😎 Reduced environmental impact 🌎 I don't thrift 🚫 Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.

Another user added, "No way!" 

Someone else shared an incredible find of their own and said, "Lucky. I found a huge Yamaha keyboard by mine but it won't power on. Hope yours rocks!"

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