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An excited thrifter snagged a gorgeous red cult-favorite Le Creuset baking dish from a local second-hand store and struck a hot deal.
“Grab it and run,” the original poster wrote above a photo of the dish in a post to r/ThriftStoreHauls, where shoppers share their finds and their “passion for hunting.”
“I've always hunted,” OP added. “It's a little scratched on the outside, but perfect on the inside. It's $10.”
$10 for a dish that's 10 times the retail price.
In addition to the thrill of finding a coveted bargain and saving $1,700 a year, shopping at thrift stores has huge benefits for the planet.
American households produce approximately 300 million tons of waste each year. If at least some of it is donated, it could become someone's treasure. Not only are frugal people buying perfectly good everyday items for less, they're also snapping up everything from designer wedding dresses to covert clothing and everything in between.
Frugality is also a growing trend. In a report by thredUP, the second-hand market is estimated to reach $77 billion by 2026.
If, like the OP, you're looking for a Le Creuset that won't break the bank, other savvy shoppers know that a dedication to reducing the demand for new items will save your kitchen, wallet, and Further proving to be beneficial for your money. planet.
Even if rummaging through thrift store shelves isn't your thing, you can still shop cleaner by getting a selection of used clothes and supporting circular brands and the eco-friendly efforts of your favorite brands. .
At least as far as the commenters on this post are concerned, the OP deserves praise for their dedication and accomplishments.
One person wrote: “Great score! I found a vintage one too.”
“Great!!” OP replied. “The god of thrift is on our side! *High five.”
“Great job,” congratulated another. “I would [have] Please run too. ”
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