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Woman Spots Item Worth 'Thousands' at Thrift Store—Then Sees the Price

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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