I thrifted tall black boots for $16 without realizing their worth – they’re so expensive I was tempted to resell them
A BARGAIN shopper has shared the thrift find that turned out to be, well, more than they’d bargained for.
The $16 boot purchase turned out to be worth much more than they’d paid for.
Redditor Spicyspicysushisushi shared the thrift haul in a viral post.
They explained that they’d spotted a pair of tall black boots at their local Goodwill and couldn’t resist.
“I meant to post these forever ago before I wore them for half a year, but I tried these on at my local Goodwill and fell in love,” they said.
After bringing them to the register, they paid just $16 for the pair of fashionable boots.
It wasn’t until they arrived at home were they able to conduct a little more research on the shoes.
“Only after I took them home did I realize they retail for a whopping $795!” she said.
The shoes, as it turns out, are a pair of Stuart Weitzman 5050 boots.
While she wasn’t 100% sure the shoes are real, she had a good inkling.
“If they are genuine (they surely feel and fit like it) they’re the biggest thrift score I gotten yet,” she said.
“Since then I’ve worn them nearly every day while the weather was still cool.
“As tempted as I was to resell them, I’m even more giddy I get to wear such nice shoes – I just hope I didn’t burn through all my thrift luck with these!”
Photos of the shoes showed off its glossy leather.
The boots even sported Stuart Weitzman’s logo on the sole, further her theory that they are legitimate.
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
Viewers were impressed by her lucky find.
“Those are incredible! Great find!” said one commenter.
Other happy thrifters showed off their expensive goods that they copped for less, including one woman who found designer shoes.
Redditor Heavilyrooted said she “made out like a bandit” after showing off her haul of 19 pairs of shoes and boots.
Included in her large purchase were pairs of Prada and Fendi.
Others also included Bruno Magli boots, three pairs of Dior shoes, two pairs of Ferragamo, and a pair of Sandro boots.
She even walked out with an additional luxury find – a vintage Yves Saint Laurent jacket.
