A money-savvy homeowner was delighted when he found an appliance worth hundreds of dollars at an unbelievable bargain.
They revealed that it wasn’t the first time they had luck at the small thrift store.
The shopper took to Reddit’s Thrift Store Hauls forum to share photos of his latest purchase.
SOUP-ERB ECONOMY
Posting under the handle Jay_skrillathe Redditor raved about purchasing a Vitamix for just $15.
“I bought a functional and aesthetically perfect Vitamix Creations II for $15 at this little thrift store,” they said.
“I need to go there more often because the last time I went I bought a stainless steel vacuum in Dayton for $20.”
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The appliance appeared to have no visible marks or scratches on the fittings.
The buyer revealed that he used isopropyl alcohol and a cotton ball to wipe off the price tag before using it.
The Vitamix Creations II 48-ounce 13-in-1 Variable Speed Blender is currently reduced from $479 to $290 at QVC.
According to the manufacturer, it can be used in smoothies, juices, soups and other recipes.
DEAL HUNTERS
The Redditor had a variety of fruits and vegetables in the background of the photo and showed off a freshly blended mix in his Vitamix.
Hundreds of people upvoted the thrift store’s post and raved about it in the comments section.
“I would have left 15 so I could brag forever! Great find!” one person said.
“You are the lucky duckling today!” another wrote.
“Major score, good job,” added a third.
“*EXCELLENT* & *CONGRATULATIONS*!!! It’s exactly the same model I’ve had since January 2012 and paid $399 + tax for it,” commented a fourth.
“Great find! I’m currently looking for one,” said another.
Economical tips
According to experts from Martha StewartThere are several ways to increase your chances of finding a bargain.
- Be the first to arrive at thrift stores
- Visit secondhand retailers and garage sales frequently
- Discuss your wish list with the team
- Keep an eye on big brands
- Don’t just look at shelves at eye level
The thrift store purchase occurs after another customer purchased a highly coveted appliance at a secondhand store.
Posting on the same Reddit forum, the user Wolfwalker9 shared a photo of a Le Creuset kettle purchased for $5.
They said it was originally sold by the brand for $114.
One person described the condition of the item as “fantastic,” while another said it looked “brand new.”
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