Thrift shops are true treasure troves, and one Redditor experienced this firsthand when they found a designer scarf for only a few cents.
The Redditor recently took to Thrift Store Hauls, a subreddit where thrifters can share their best hauls, and they certainly had something exciting to share.
"My greatest find: an authentic Hermes scarf in the bottom of a Goodwill bin," the post read. "Cost me a couple of cents."
The post is accompanied by a picture of the thrifted find, alongside a screenshot of the silk scarf on Tradesy, where it was posted for $310. Similar original scarves are sold on eBay for just under $300.
This lucky Redditor isn't the only one to find designer items for a fraction of the cost while thrifting, either. One shopper found genuine Ferragamo flats (worth $800) for only $4. Another found a Versace dress, estimated to be worth $10,000 if genuine, for only $12. Finally, a bride-to-be found a Vera Wang gown that fit her perfectly for only $20.
Aside from the obvious savings of scoring high-quality designer pieces for a fraction of their original costs, thrifting has some major benefits for the environment.
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With the fashion industry pumping out billions of new garments each year, it shouldn't be too surprising that between 2% to 8% of global carbon pollution can be attributed to the industry. With so much clothing being produced so quickly, fast fashion has also led to a decline in the quality of clothing and how long they last. The number of times an article of clothing gets worn has declined by 36% in the past 15 years.
It is no surprise that commenters were envious of the find, with the post gaining 2.5k upvotes.
"As a collector of scarves, I would flip if I found something like this," one person commented. "Hermes is my favorite, and it looks authentic to me."
"What an awesome find!" another wrote. "That's a beautiful scarf, I love the design and colors on it."
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