One person's trash can be another person's treasure, as one thrift store shopper discovered after finding a kitchen appliance worth hundreds of dollars.
The thrift store owner recently shared the amazing find on the r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit.
In the post, they revealed that they found a Wolf Countertop Toaster Oven that comes with a removable shelf and seven different cooking modes, including proofing, roasting, and baking.
Luckily, nothing seemed to go wrong with the expensive appliance.
“We took it to our testing station and it worked perfectly despite having barely been used,” they wrote. “Probably from a wealthy family who never cooked.”
The Wolf Elite Countertop Oven with Convection normally costs around $599.99.
The shopper didn't reveal how much he paid for the appliance, but photos of the bargain seem to suggest he picked up the toaster oven for a fraction of the original price.
As this shopper discovered, you don't always have to pay full price when buying luxury electronics and home goods. Shopping second-hand is a great way to get your hands on quality gadgets while sticking to a strict budget.
Research shows that second-hand clothing, especially recycled clothing, is on the rise: In just four years, the second-hand clothing market is expected to be worth more than $350 billion, according to a study conducted by ThredUp, a popular online thrift store.
Shopping at thrift stores often yields unexpected bargains, making it a more attractive option than buying from a major company.
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At the same time, it's a more environmentally friendly way to shop, which may lead to less demand from major retailers: Less demand typically means less products being made and shipped across companies, reducing the amount of pollutants heating up the air.
When you choose to purchase gently used items at thrift stores, you are also helping to keep these products from ending up in landfills, further protecting the environment around you.
If you're looking to increase your eco-friendly shopping habits, check out The Cool Down's thrift store guide.
Other thrifty shoppers are also celebrating recent big bargains.
“This is such a big hit,” one Reddit user commented on the thread.
“Wow… I would have gotten that too!!!!!!” another user wrote.
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