A savvy cash shopper revealed he nearly overlooked a designer item worth hundreds of dollars at his local thrift store.
They made people jealous as they praised her budget-friendly fashion purchases.
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The buyer took to Reddit’s Thrift Store Hauls forum to share a photo of a Versace scarf.
VINTAGE VERSACE
Posting under name Maverick00007they revealed they purchased the accessory from the luxury Italian brand for just $2.
They confessed that they initially did not recognize the value of the item.
“I actually had a friend who was into luxury products with me and when I found out he was freaking out,” they said.
“We also found a bootleg Versace t-shirt right before we found it, haha.”
“Just make sure you always check the tissues!” they added.
A nearly identical silk scarf by Gianni Versace is currently for sale on the preloved website Collective Changing Room for $495.
The black scarf has the brand’s signature gold baroque print and Medusa logos.
REAL DEAL
Thousands of people upvoted the Redditor’s post and shared their amazement at the thrift store discovery.
“Every time I go to save, this is what I look for. You are so lucky!!” one person said.
“It’s incredible. It’s beautiful,” commented another.
“I’m so jealous of your discovery,” added a third.
“Best find ever,” added another.
Others doubted the scarf was authentic because of the cheap price paid.
When is the best time to save
According to Good willmany regular customers recommend saving on Monday or Tuesday, as the stores are not as busy as on the weekend.
Employees also restock at the beginning of the week after receiving unsold donations at garage sales.
The economy is unpredictable, but stores often have donated treasures during the spring clean season.
According to 1st divisionGenuine Versace scarves have symmetrical patterns and appear to be hand-sewn.
They also feature the brand’s well-known logo.
The Redditor’s eagerness to share his designer scarf comes after another user posted on the same economic forum.
Posting under the handle Tired raccoonshe shared a photo of herself wearing “almost new” Valentino Rockstud flats.
She paid $80 for the shoes that originally cost $975.
One commenter described the shoes as “beautiful,” while another said they looked real after examining the studs.
“You are so lucky to find them in your size and style! This is amazing! a third said.
“They look perfect on you!”
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