I bought a bracelet at the thrift store for $4 – it stood out immediately but I knew its real value when I looked inside
AN impulse shopping trip after work led to one woman finding a designer bracelet for a shockingly low price.
She went straight to the accessory section in search of affordable fashion items that had been donated to The Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center in Florida.
TikToker @curvyfabnatural is steadily growing her following with style inspiration for fuller-figure women.
She unexpectedly went viral on the app after sharing her “biggest” thrift store find yet.
The fashionista said she usually goes thrifting on Wednesdays and the weekend but a gut feeling convinced her to go on a Monday.
At first glance, it didn’t seem that there would be anything worth buying from the accessory section of the store.
She said her attention was suddenly drawn to a multicolored gold bracelet despite usually only buying earrings.
She revealed that she always examines the jewelry in search of stamps and was in disbelief when she saw it was from Fendi.
The style guru said she remained calm and continued browsing the store for other items.
“But OMG the bracelet,” she gushed.
She bought the accessory which looked in good condition for just $4.
The TikTok video racked up over 2 million views, 132,000 likes, and hundreds of comments from people who were amazed by the find.
“Just saw an (almost) identical bracelet, all jewels were red. $650 US, nice find,” one person wrote.
“Where you shopping, girl? That’s amazing! I would have screamed lol,” another commented.
“The universe is looking out for you,” a third chimed in.
“Fendi artichoke multi-color stone is rare circa 1980 great find $500,” a fourth said.
“I learned Monday are the best day because Sunday is when people drop off everything that they don’t sell at yard sales or garage sales,” another added.
When is the best time to shop at a thrift store?
According to Goodwill, it’s unpredictable when a “huge” shipment of new items will arrive.
Many regulars recommend shopping early on Monday and Tuesday as donations are usually dropped off at the weekend.
Weekdays are also less crowded, so employees will spend time putting out new stock.
Vintage retailer Recess previously sold the same multi-stone Fendi bracelet for $225.
According to the experts, each link on the bracelet is signed “with a curved over signature cartouche, in addition to a double F stamp on the clasp.”
The authentic Fendi bracelet weighs 89g and measures 1 inch in width.
The budget-friendly purchase comes after TikToker Larissa (@criteriavintage) went viral for sharing the ballet flats she found at her local thrift store.
She said her “jaw hit the floor” when she spotted the Frances Valentine Jude Mary Jane leather ballet flats in “mint condition.”
They are currently priced at $298 on the brand’s website.
“I have been waiting since 2015 for the red ones to go on sale and they never go on sale!” a viewer commented.
“Congratulations! I am sick with grief.”