A THRIFTING fan shared his success buying a $419 kitchen item for just $13.
At first it looked dirty, but after a little cleaning it was “like new”.
A thrift store shopper reveals how she found an expensive cast iron Dutch oven at Goodwill.
Posting to the Reddit community r/castiron, they shared a photo of a Staub pot they bought at a thrift store for just $13.
“This one had a little dirt on the outside and a little discoloration on the inside bottom,” they said.
However, restoring the French piece to perfect condition was not difficult.
“Moisturize your elbows for 5 minutes, add grape seeds and briefly bake twice in the oven. oil, like new. ”
Staub pots and pans are handcrafted from high-quality cast iron and ceramic, which is why they are so expensive.
The lucky find shared her tips with others looking for great deals on kitchen supplies at thrift stores.
“Small Town Goodwill is just the ticket,” they wrote.
“Stores in urban areas are too selective and a lot of things are moving into urban areas. auction Website. This piece scored a 10k town. ”
The buyer speculated that “someone in the back room at Goodwill made a mistake” in pricing the item so cheap.
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But this isn't the first time thrift store shoppers have found high-end kitchenware at bargain prices.
Another Redditor said he found a Le Creuset fondue pot for just $10.
Like Staub, Le Creuset is a French brand famous for its high quality, but equally expensive.
If new, the pot would have cost $380.
The lucky buyer revealed he was able to take advantage of a special offer from the thrift store.
“It was listed for $30. It was discount day for small kitchen appliances, so I got a huge discount,” they wrote.
Another thrifter found six different Le Creuset pots and pans priced from $9 to $25 each.
“Everything looks almost new,” one person commented.
Thrift store shoe racks are also a popular place to find bargains, including $18 Nikes worth $130.
And see how one shopper made $250 in one day by reselling a pair of recycled boots.
