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Shopper is dubbed a ‘lucky ducky’ for finding pricey kitchen buy at a ‘little hole in the wall thrift store’ for $15
The item retails for a whole lot more
A MONEY-SAVVY shopper was delighted when they found a kitchen appliance worth hundreds of dollars for an unbelievable bargain.
They revealed it wasn’t the first time they got lucky at the tiny thrift store.
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The shopper took to Reddit’s Thrift Store Hauls forum to share photographs of their latest purchase.
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The shopper excitedly shared that they bought a Vitamix for just $15.
“Got a functional, cosmetically perfect Vitamix Creations II for $15 at this little hole-in-the-wall thrift store,” the Redditor wrote under the handle .
“I need to go there more often because last time I went I got a stainless steel Dayton shop vac for $20.”
The kitchen appliance appeared to have no visible marks or scratches in the snaps.
The shopper revealed they used rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball to wipe off the price that was written on it before use.
Vitamix Creations II 48-oz 13-in-1 Variable Speed Blender is currently reduced from $479 to $290 at .
According to the manufacturer, it can be used for smoothies, juices, soups, and other recipes.
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The Redditor had a variety of fruits and vegetables in the background of their photo and showed a freshly blended mixture in their Vitamix.
Hundreds of people up-voted the thrift store post and gushed in the comment section.
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“I would have left the 15 on it so I could brag forever! Great find!” one person said.
“You're the lucky ducky today!” another wrote.
“Major score, good job,” a third chimed in.
“*OUTSTANDING* & *CONGRATS*!!! It’s the same exact model I’ve owned since Jan 2012 & paid $399 + tax for it,” a fourth commented.
“Great find! Currently on the hunt for one myself,” another said.
Thrifting tips
According to the experts at , there are several ways to improve your chances of finding a bargain.
- Be the first one to arrive at thrift stores
- Visit secondhand retailers and garage sales frequently
- Discuss your wishlist with the staff
- Have an eye for big brands
- Don't just look at eye-level shelves
The thrift store purchase comes after another shopper bought a highly coveted kitchen appliance at a secondhand store.
Posting on the same Reddit forum, the user shared a photo of a Le Creuset kettle bought for $5.
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They said it was originally sold by the brand for $114.
One person described the condition of the item as “fantastic,” while another said it looked “brand new.”
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