A SHOPPER scored a great bargain but only realized it after noticing a sign as he left the store.
This saver bought a $6 ring that could be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
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Tinselpandora shared her discovery on the Reddit forum r/ThriftStoreHauls.
She posted a image of a rose gold ring with five stones.
The buyer said she discovered the jewelry at a Mission Thrift store.
She also explained which engraving she later saw that made her believe her second-hand find could be worth much more.
“I paid $6 yesterday at Mission Thrift for this beautiful 5 stone ring and when I inspected it in the car I noticed it was stamped in 14k gold!!!” the post said.
The buyer theorized what the five stones could have been.
“I’m not 100% sure what the stones are, but I strongly believe it’s blue topaz based on similar rings I’ve seen online!” she wrote.
“I’m taking it to a local gemologist today to check it out.
“I am completely amazed and eternally grateful for my luck lately!!!”
Despite his hunch, other Redditors shared a different theory about these stones.
“Diamonds, imo. Cut mine,” commented one person.
“Probably real diamonds too. Great find!” someone else said.
Another commenter shared a possible story for the ring.
“It could be a mother’s ring with birthstones for her children,” they wrote.
What items sell best for savings?
Savings can be more than just shopping. Anyone who knows how to hunt for treasure and wants to turn the hobby into a business known as thrift store launching.
Knowing what to look for is essential.
- When it comes to clothing materials, natural fibers are of high quality:
- Clothing items made from wool, silk, cotton or leather are best.
- These materials are better than synthetic ones.
- The construction of high-quality clothing or sturdy wooden furniture can be telltale signs of value.
- When selling or browsing, it’s good to know which items sell best in thrift stores:
- Vintage clothes
- Designer pieces
- Collectibles such as toys or mugs
- Textbooks and baby equipment
- SOURCE: City economy
The Redditor had not yet disclosed the value of this ring or the results of the gemologists’ inspection.
ABUNDANCE ECONOMY
This buyer wasn’t the only person to walk away with a modest second-hand find, The US Sun previously reported.
A smart investor discovered a kitchen utensil from a world-famous brand for a fraction of its original cost.
They found a Le Creuset tagine for $13, but the item originally sold for around $300.
“I’ve always wanted one, but not enough to shell out $300!” the buyer wrote about the red pans.
Another thrifty shared a kitchen essential worth more than $100 that he bought for $5.
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