Shopping secondhand is a guaranteed way to save money on clothes, furniture, cookware, books, and many other items. But sometimes it goes beyond simple savings and opens the door to luxury and brand-name purchases at a fraction of the cost. Here are five items that responsible and eagle-eyed shoppers snagged at a jaw-dropping discount.
1. Le Creuset baking dish
Le Creuset is famous for high-quality bakeware in bright, cheery colors. This shopper found a "Signature Oval Dutch Oven" in a beautiful shade of blue for only $20 — and it was in great condition with the lid intact. Items in this shape and color range from $290 to $750 on Le Creuset's website depending on the size, which the original poster didn't list. That means they got this high-end item for 93%-98% off.
2. Moccamaster coffee machine
This shopper found their "white whale" combing through a yard sale. It was a new Moccamaster coffee machine being sold in its original box for just $37. Since they retail for just under $359.95 on the Crate and Barrel website, the shopper saved almost 90%. Plus, they can make their favorite coffee at home instead of visiting a coffee shop for more savings and less waste.
3. Grats Decor mirror
A thrift store is a great place to shop for mirrors at any time, but one lucky buyer ended up with more than they imagined when they picked up a designer mirror worth $2,247.50. The piece, an Illuminati mirror, has a circular mirror-finish frame around an oval mirror that hangs at a stylish angle. The buyer paid only $35 for a discount over 98%.
4. "The Old Book Shop" handbag
This charming novelty bag in the image of a bookstore came from Vendula London. It's no longer available for retail purchase, and eBay listings start at $300. The thrifter who found it paid $120 with a coupon, and promptly gifted it to their best friend who had mentioned wanting the exact bag!
5. High-performance blow dryer
Shoppers across the country recently became obsessed with the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. One lucky thrifter found what appeared to be that very item on a trip to their local secondhand store for a mere $7.99. It later turned out not to be a brand-name model — but it still would have cost about $55 new, so they saved 85%.
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