Thrifting can unearth all sorts of treasures, and you never know when it will be your lucky day to make an incredible discovery.
Take one lucky shopper, who asked fellow Redditors, "Could this possibly be real?" after finding what appeared to be a Brahmin bag in a bin at their local thrift store.
"Feels good, has seemingly high-quality hardware, stitches look OK to me," the shopper wrote after sharing that they had picked up the bag for just $1.75.
Commenters were quick to assure the original poster that the bag was likely not a fake, as reproductions or dupes were not common for this particular brand.
"I've never seen Brahmin reproductions or dupes," one commenter wrote. "It looks real. It's a beautiful bag."
Another said, "I thrifted a Brahmin at a regular GW, too!"
Thrifting can be an excellent way to find high-quality goods for low prices, providing you with items that will last while making big savings compared to buying new.
Thrifting can also be a good way to unearth rare and valuable gems because it gives you access to things that you likely wouldn't find in regular stores.
People frequently donate items without realizing their value, such as discontinued or limited edition items that are no longer sold in stores. Some people resell items like these, making a profit on thrift-store finds they have picked up for pennies.
In addition to saving or even making you money, thrifting helps extend the life of items that would have otherwise ended up in the garbage.
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Cheaper clothes 🤑 Reducing waste helps reduce the amount of trash sent to our already overflowing landfills. This protects the environment from pollution produced by rotting trash, which helps reduce the release of harmful, planet-warming gases while also protecting our health.
One commenter pointed out the environmental benefit of thrifting, writing, "Even if it isn't Brahmin, if the quality is good and it fits your aesthetic enjoy it! You've saved a cool piece from the landfill!"
Another added, "What an exciting score."
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