Customer flabbergasted by unbelievable sighting on thrift store rack: 'I promise no one is paying'

An eagle-eyed thrifter recently had the r/ThriftGrift community on Reddit going off after sharing an image of an eye-popping price tag at Goodwill. 

In the post, the shopper showed what appeared to be a white Max Mara T-shirt with a $299.99 price tag attached. 

"Greedwill at it again," the OP captioned the post, using the nickname many thrifters give to Goodwill when they feel the chain is charging way too much for its donated goods. "I promise no one is paying $300 for a shirt," they added.

It's unclear if the price was a mistake or part of the store's growing trend of high-value upcharges, but other users were quick to weigh in. 

"If I was rich enough, and apparently dumb enough, to spend that kind of money on a piece of cotton (?), I definitely would not be shopping for it used," one commenter wrote. 

Another added, "It's cheaper new on the Max Mara website. I guess it's extra for the pit stains."

Thrifting is one of the best ways to save money on clothes and essentials, especially during a time when inflation is hitting everyone's budgets. It's also a great way to keep items out of landfills and reduce the demand for new products, a massive driver of fast-fashion and textile waste. Unfortunately, even though they aren't the norm, stories like this can discourage shoppers from exploring secondhand options.

Despite this atypical example, most secondhand stores offer affordable finds, and it's an excellent way to get amazing deals on everyday items. When you shop secondhand, you can score designer goods for less and even discover valuable treasures. 

In fact, swapping just half of your purchases with secondhand finds can save you up to $100 each year. 

As for the ridiculously-priced shirt, commenters in the thread were flabbergasted. "Guess they don't wanna sell that T-shirt," one user joked. 

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.

One user summed it up, saying, "I wanna know when Goodwill thought they were no longer a thrift store and became a curated boutique antique store? I swear they price things like that."

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