Summary
A Generation X worker in the U.S. went to a thrift store to buy a computer monitor and ended up buying back a monitor they had previously discarded. The worker realized it was their old monitor because of a distinct mark on the screen that they remembered.
Key Facts
- A Generation X worker wanted to replace a computer monitor that was too bright.
- The worker found a familiar HP monitor at a thrift store and bought it for $6.
- After setting it up, the worker noticed a specific mark and realized it was their old monitor.
- The worker had previously discarded the monitor due to a "pixely scribble" defect.
- An elderly neighbor might have picked up the monitor and brought it to the thrift store.
- The Reddit user shared their story on the r/ThriftStoreHauls forum, receiving over 2,800 upvotes.
- The story sparked humorous and nostalgic reactions from other Reddit users.
