Woman Spots Item Worth 'Thousands' at Thrift Store—Then Sees the Price
Summary
A woman in Canada found seven high-quality sweaters and cardigans at a thrift store, paying about $33 in total. She later learned the retail value of all items could be nearly CA$2,750.Key Facts
- The woman is 33 years old and lives near Toronto, Canada.
- She found seven Brooks Brothers sweaters and cardigans priced at $5.99 each with a 20% discount.
- The total amount she paid was CA$33.54.
- She values fabric quality like silk, wool, cashmere, and cotton when thrift shopping.
- Online research showed the combined retail price of the items is just under CA$2,750.
- Individual sweaters were worth $128 to nearly $500 each at retail.
- Her discovery post on Reddit has over 3,000 upvotes and many positive comments.
- Some readers shared tips on caring for natural fibers found in thrifted clothing, like freezing items to kill larvae.
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