1 day Ago By Jacob Willeford
A SAVVY shopper managed to find a pair of sweatpants that typically sell for hundreds of dollars. While perusing her local Salvation Army store for affordable second-hand clothing , she came across the rare gem. "So I found these sweatpants," explained TikToker and expert thrifter Monica Paulino ( @monicaampaulino ) in a video .
"They're made by the brand Thom Browne — don't know it." Monica quickly showed viewers the navy blue sweatpants, which featured three white stripes in the left quad area and stitching details by the shin on the same side. "They felt really high quality, I don't know they just felt thick, nice, and super comfy," she added.
Read More on Thrifting With her curiosity peaked, Monica decided to research Thom Browne and see if she could find a current listing for the same sweatpants on the brand's website. After some searching, she was flabbergasted at their price listing for a new pair — nearly $800. "Isn't that unbelievable?" she asked.
FEEL IT OUT Monica emphasized that fellow thrifters "must learn" what quality material feels like, otherwise they could miss out on the "good" stuff like the sweatpants. Most read in Money Had she not known and never felt them to make sure, the pair could've easily been passed up, meaning serious money lost in a potential re-sale opportunity. Or, for those interested and who have always wanted Thom Browne clothing but couldn't afford it, the sweatpants may have also gone unnoticed.
Some fellow thrifters agreed with Monica's top tip. "Knowing how to feel quality is a must!" someone exclaimed. "That's how I tell now lol by just feeling the quality of the item! Great score," another added.
"I was gifted with this talent fortunately/unfortunately," a third wrote. Here are some of the best thrift store finds: Tiffany & Co. earrings that sold for $0.
34 and are valued at $430 American Girl doll that sold for $5.99 and is valued at $300 Bionicle toy that sold for $14.95 and is valued at $18.
101 Gold record plaque for DJ Quik's 1992 album Way 2 Fonky that sold for @20 and is valued at $200 Rothy's brand Sugared Berry pointed-toe flats that sold for $155 retail and are valued at $250 It's unclear what the listing price was for the sweatpants at the Salvation Army store. BAG BONUS Monica isn't the only thrifter to get lucky on a cheap find with a much higher price tag coming directly from the manufacturer. Another TikToker showed off a designer-looking handbag she located at her nearest Goodwill location earlier in March.
It had a tag with a price listing of just $12.99 in-store, but she quickly noticed the Altuzarra logo. After some quick searching, the influencer confirmed it was the 2015 leather navy Ghianda Knot Tassel Hobo Purse.
An eBay listing was selling the same item for $1,169. In 2015, Altuzarra sold it for $2,295. The shopper dubbed it her "thrift of the year" for good reason.
Read More on The US Sun A woman similarly made a shocking discovery while thrifting earlier this year after picking up a cape for $7.99 valued at over $5,000 . Someone else found $300 in cash in the pocket of the blazer they tried on at the thrift store earlier this year, and were left stunned after looking again.
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