Every once in a while a thrifter gets lucky and makes the rest of us jealous. One collector took to Reddit to show off the incredible deal they got on a designer watch. 

Sometimes the best thing to do is take to Reddit and brag a little bit — this thrifter did just that. In a photo shared to r/ThriftStoreHauls, one Redditor flaunted the Rolex they got for around a 99% discount. 

The watch was marked at $49 since the store listed it as an "imitation." However, this collector had a hunch, and they wrote: "My watchmaker verified that it's authentic. Retail for these is anywhere from $3500 to $5500 with the box and papers. In this condition, $4-4,500ish." 

The post has several photos showing the markers that led the poster to believe this watch may be a real Rolex. Some signs of wear can be seen but the watch is in great condition, and for the price, it's beyond a great deal. The poster wrote, "I thought folks here would get a kick out of it." Boy were they right. 

While it might be fun to find a designer watch, a vintage bag, or a one-of-a-kind item, regular thrifting is rewarding too. 

Simply trying to buy half your new clothes at a thrift store can save the average shopper around $75 a year. Buying secondhand also helps keep clothing and textiles out of the landfill. The EPA reported that, in 2018, "landfills received 11.3 million tons" of textiles. Small changes — like shopping secondhand — help the planet and keep more money in your wallet. Plus, with the rise of fast fashion, vintage clothing is often higher quality anyway. 

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Folks on Reddit were excited about this incredible score. One commenter wrote, "This has to be one of the best thrift store find[s] on this sub."

🗣️ If you buy refurbished products, what's your primary motivation?

🔘 Saving money 💰

🔘 Salvaging old stuff 🗑️

🔘 Helping the planet 🌎

🔘 I don't buy refurbished products 🚫

🗳️ Click your choice to see results and speak your mind

Another person said: "Unreal score. Congrats! You'd think any thrift store worth their salt would check anything with a third party when it could potentially be this valuable."

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