Summary
A nanny in Utah found an Xbox console at a thrift store for $25, a fraction of its typical cost. She bought it despite a "sold" sign and found it worked perfectly after resetting it to connect her accounts.
Key Facts
- The Xbox console was found at Deseret Industries in American Fork, Utah, and cost $25.
- New Microsoft Xbox consoles can cost around $450, making this purchase a significant bargain.
- Buying secondhand is increasingly popular, with most Americans shopping for used items online.
- The U.S. resale market is estimated to hit $61 billion in 2026.
- Thrifters can save an average of $2,071 annually by purchasing pre-owned goods.
- Some Reddit users shared similar bargain stories of finding game consoles at thrift stores.
- There were warnings about checking secondhand consoles for bugs or other issues.
