Thrifting usually entails looking through vintage and well-used items. Every once in a while, you can come across a brand-new item in its original packaging.
Shoppers on r/ThriftStoreHauls take to the page to show off the deals they get while shopping secondhand. People share everything from kitchen tools to luxury clothing. In one post, a thrifter showed everyone the brand-new Ember mug they got for only $10.
The original poster included two photos: one showing the $9.99 price tag and one showing the front of the brand-new Ember box. Ember makes the well-reviewed self-heating smart mugs that top best-of lists from places such as Wirecutter.
This cup can keep your coffee or tea warm and is dishwasher-safe. It retails for nearly $150, meaning this shopper got more than 90% off the price of this item.
Thrifting is one of the only ways to get discounts like this. CouponFollow found that people who thrift regularly save around $1,800 a year. You may be lucky enough to find things for free at secondhand stores. Some folks have even found cash in the pockets of their items, meaning they made a profit while shopping.
Shopping for preloved items is also a way to lower your carbon footprint. The fashion industry accounts for around 10% of global pollution, according to the Carbon Literacy Project.
Redditors were jealous of this thrifty find but happy for the OP.
One commenter has been hoping for a mug of their own, writing: "Wow. I've always wanted one of these. Great find."
The OP responded, saying, "I was so happy."
🗣️ What's your primary motivation in shopping at thrift stores?
🔘 Cheaper clothes 🤑
🔘 Trendier items 😎
🔘 Reduced environmental impact 🌎
🔘 I don't thrift 🚫
🗳️ Click your choice to see results and speak your mind
Another person shared their own experience, adding, "I bought my wife one for Christmas last year and she loves it."
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