From a husband thoughtful thrift store find is drawing attention on Reddit, proving that treasure hunting at garage sales can lead to heartwarming moments and big savings.
A happy thrift shopper told how her husband came across exactly the Coach bag she had been dreaming of at a charity garage sale benefiting the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The vintage Coach Station Bag, which can be sold for $100-200 in good condition, only costs 5 euros. He also picked up a vintage horsehair brush for 35 cents.
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“Amazing,” the Redditor shared alongside a photo of her finds. “I’ve been collecting Coach and showing him these exact bag and restoration videos for months. This absolute sweetheart really remembered and he didn’t care about bags. To be loved is to be known.”
The black leather shoulder bag is, according to the OP, a Coach Station Bag style 5130 and appears to be missing only the top handle. Vintage fashion enthusiasts seek out these durable bags for their timeless design and high-quality construction that will stand the test of time.
While this story highlights the joy of a thoughtful husband, it also shows the value inherent in America’s garage sales thrift stores. Secondhand shopping isn’t just a way to score designer items at amazing discounts. It also holds very good articles prevent them from ending up in landfills.
Buy second-hand clothing and accessories reduces the demand for new production and gives at the same time existing products a second life. When you shop at charity sales like this SPCA fundraiser, your purchases also directly support important community causes.
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The Reddit community was touched by both the impressive finds and the husband’s thoughtfulness.
“Marry that man! Oh wait, you did that! Congratulations!” one commenter wrote.
Another one agreed“That man is a keeper.”
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One fellow thrifter shared their own recent score: “Beautiful! I got a horsehair brush and a bunch of shoe shine supplies this week, except the hair is falling out – I have to figure out if there’s anything I can do to save it.”
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