A THRIFTER lucked out during a trip to their local Goodwill last month.
While scouring the store for sweet deals, they spotted a lime green bag that made their jaw drop.
A thrifter found their dream luxury designer bag at Goodwill last month[/caption]
They showed viewers what they believed was an authentic Birkin from Hermes[/caption]
“I found a Birkin at Goodwill,” wrote thrifter and TikToker Gil (@gilsloserlyfe) in a recent clip.
“I need help, okay, look — it was this color, I don’t know if it was real.”
Gil showed viewers the leather bag with the signature small lock on the side and “Birkin” stitched in above it.
Attached was also the price tag at $6.49.
PROFIT POTENTIAL
Paying less than $10 for any designer bag is an unbelievable thrift find for anyone, but assuming it was a real Hermes Birkin, Gil was looking at a profit potential of tens of thousands of dollars.
Pre-owned versions of various Birkin models sell for upwards of $39,000, per Vestiaire Collective.
New bags in the collection can sell for $79,500.
While it’s unclear exactly what version of the Birkin bag Gil found, the closest variation is selling for $69,950, according to a listing on JaneFinds.
It would be best for Gil to get the bag authenticated first by an expert at a Hermes store and then attempt to resell it elsewhere.
Unfortunately, many fakes circle online.
FAKED OUT
Gil also certainly isn’t the first thrifter to make what they thought might be a staggering designer bag find at Goodwill.
Another budget-conscious shopper, Angie White (@theangiewhite), recently located what was supposedly a brown crocodile skin Hermes Birkin for $7.99 at her nearby store, per a TikTok clip.
Valuable thrifting finds revealed
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
Many people who saw her suspected it to be a fake, pointing out cosmetic discrepancies not seen on authentic Birkin bags.
Angie said she would take it to a Hermes store in Orlando, Florida, to see if it was the real deal, but she suspected it wasn’t.
Like Gil, Angie also didn’t ultimately care if it was a dupe, as many shoppers are just as thrilled to get a bag reminiscent of the Hermes Birkin style.
Real versions of the bag have been spotted as an accessory for celebrities like Cardi B, Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, and the Kardashians.
BAG BONUS
Many others have made shocking bag finds this year alone at Goodwill.
Someone managed to find a luxury purse at their Goodwill that was authentic and worth $600 last month.
Another thrifter spotted a handbag on the shelves where the tag alone would verify its value of $900 or more.
There was even $300 cash inside a Coach purse someone else bought at Goodwill for $6.99 this summer.
