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I can’t believe my $9.99 Salvation Army find – I’ve authenticated bags for years, I saw the details & knew it was real

People were so shocked by the buy that they questioned whether it was a knockoff

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IT was love at first sight for one frugal shopper who spotted the frugal find of her fantasies.

Not one to be fooled, she knew this one was the real deal.

A frugal fashionista was floored when she spotted the designer deal of her dreams at the thrift store
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A frugal fashionista was floored when she spotted the designer deal of her dreams at the thrift storeCredit: tiktok/taylorco04

"You guys will not believe what I found at the Salvation Army today," said Taylor ().

After scanning a wall of bags, she quickly spotted the deal of her dreams.

She went over to closer exam the designer find, proving that the beige leather bag was indeed not just in her head.

"I found a Chloe Marcie medium-sized crossbody bag," she said.

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More than anything, she was left in disbelief over the price.

"Guys, this bag normally retails for about $2,000. I got it for $9.99. This baby's going home with me," she said.

She definitely seemed to have been blessed by the thrifting gods as the retails for $2,090.

The bag is described as featuring antique brass finishing, a front slip pocket, and cotton lining.

I'm speechless at the designer dress I got thrifting - I couldn't believe someone would donate it when I saw the label

She carefully inspected the stitches and gold hardware on the front and knew it was not just a knockoff.

Still, her fans were in disbelief over the deal.

"How do you know it’s real? The stitching looks a bit off to me," said one follower.

"It’s authentic. I’ve been authenticating bags for many, many years," she replied.

"Others were left flabbergasted over the find.

"Score," said one viewer.

"That bag is so cute and unique," another watcher agreed.

After scanning the Salvation Army wall she knew just which bag was coming home with her
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After scanning the Salvation Army wall she knew just which bag was coming home with herCredit: tiktok/taylorco04
After careful inspection she knew this was the real deal
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After careful inspection she knew this was the real dealCredit: tiktok/taylorco04
Judging by the stitching and label it was clear for her to see that she had snagged a designer find for a fraction of the selling price
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Judging by the stitching and label it was clear for her to see that she had snagged a designer find for a fraction of the selling priceCredit: tiktok/taylorco04
She showed off the back of the leather find as she shut down comments that the bag might be a knockoff
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She showed off the back of the leather find as she shut down comments that the bag might be a knockoffCredit: tiktok/taylorco04
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