One secondhand shopper got a great deal on a Kate Spade designer bag. The bold blue bag covered in a fun peacock design flew off the shelf for only $12.
According to the OP's post in the r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit, the designer bag "has a few scuffs, but who cares."
"The laws of attraction must have been at work," they continued.
It's an understatement to say that a $12 Kate Spade was a steal, since buying a new tote bag in a similar design can range from $100 to $400, depending on whether the bag is on sale.
Thanks to thrifting, budget shoppers and those mindful of the benefits of a circular economy have several options for home goods, bags, jewelry, and even electronics. These stores often have better-made items and hidden luxury brands.
The OP wasn't the only bag lover to luck out when thrifting. With only $20, one shopper took home a Louis Vuitton duffle bag worth over $2,000. In another case, someone only dropped $150 for a $495 Strathberry bag that still had the original price tag on it.
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There are bounds of staggering deals, but the occasional misplaced item can pop up. You can also score unique vintage finds that are decades old, like a $8.49 winter coat from the '70s.
Unfortunately, textiles from poorly made clothing, such as fast fashion leftovers, clog landfills in staggering amounts. According to Earth.org, the fashion industry generates 20% of global waste, and as much as $500 billion is lost annually due to not recycling clothing.
By avoiding poorly made apparel and accessories and opting for better-made items in thrift stores, shoppers can help reduce textile waste. Once you outgrow something, donate it to a local consignment shop or charity, or trade it in for rebates and other rewards at organizations like Trashie.
Redditors were in awe of the thrifted Kate Spade bag.
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Cheaper clothes 🤑 "What a FIND!" said one user.
Another fan of the designer proclaimed, "$12, what a steal! I LOVE Kate Spade, especially the novelty patterns."
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