Thrift shopper shocked after checking the bins before leaving Goodwill: 'I've been looking ... for years'

One thrifter's unexpected find should provide an important reminder to shoppers to always check that last bin, shelf, or display area just in case.

The user posted about their incredible double wedding ring quilt discovery in the r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit.

"Was walking out of the Goodwill bins when this beauty caught my eye in the last bin," they shared alongside a couple of photos. "Made the whole trip worthwhile."

The quilt's pattern dates all the way back to the Depression era, as Quilting Digest noted. It has a cool backstory, too, as mothers and grandmothers would commonly gift it to their children on either wedding days or anniversaries. Quilting in that period, just like today, is a great way to repurpose clothing and bedding scraps for new creations.

While in the many decades since quilters have done all sorts of variants, the old-school simplicity of the quilt appealed to Redditors.

"So beautiful I've been looking for one like this for YEARS!" a commenter shared. "Jealous isn't even the half of it."

Thrifting offers numerous advantages, including unexpected discoveries like this dream quilt. It's an excellent way to save money and reduce waste by purchasing second-hand items, thus keeping plastics and textiles out of landfills. 

Finding new uses for pre-owned products prevents unnecessary production, reducing pollution and benefiting the environment. As the community's enthusiasm showed, many shoppers look at a pre-loved product's rich history as a plus and not a negative.

The last-minute find also showed off the rewards that can come with a little extra effort. Thrifters have landed similar scores by working through jars of mystery jewelry and fully exploring Goodwill Bins to land coveted treasures like a Carhartt jacket.

The Reddit community praised the find and the OP's persistence in landing it.

Would you buy formal clothes from a thrift store? Yes 💯 I already have 😎 Depends on the event 🤔 Nope 🙅 Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.

One exclaimed, "Gorgeous! Please love it and take care of it. Double wedding ring for the win!"

"I love it when you get those last minute scores," another wrote. "So many times my best find of the day has been something I found while on the way to check out."

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