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I found an antique table worth THOUSANDS after rummaging in a building site skip…it needs TLC but will make me a fortune
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A SAVVY woman has revealed that she nabbed herself a gorgeous antique table worth thousands of pounds after rummaging through a skip.
Tina Foster, who is known online as Hyper DIY'er, explained that she used to buy and sell antiques, so was over the moon when she spotted the pricey second-hand table on a building site.
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Tina claimed that she was given permission by nearby builders to take the Danish teak coffee table, which is worth over £3,000.
The beautiful piece of furniture is designed by Peter Hivdt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen.
Tina believes it was made sometime in the 1950s or 1960s.
Posting on social media, the dumpster diver beamed: “I bagged myself a £3,000 table from a skip. Unbelievable, I am absolutely over the moon.”
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Tina claimed that as soon as she saw the table, she immediately knew exactly what it was and its worth.
She added: “Fun fact, my mum and I used to wheel and deal in antiques and stuff most of my life. She taught me everything I know. She'd be so proud.”
In the short clip, Tina gave her followers a close-up look at her thrifty find.
She claimed that she "checked it all over" and described it as "absolutely perfect."
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The savvy content creator expressed: "It needs restoring, though I will do that, but the legs are fine, the rattan shelf is intact.”
Tina then shared a screenshot of a website selling the item as brand new, listed with a jaw-dropping price tag of £3,203.31.
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The DIY and interior styling fan also explained: “I'm under no illusion that I'm gonna get £3,000 for this piece. It is a beautiful piece but to actually get £3,000 for it is very unlikely.”
Despite this, she claimed: “But when I do it up, it will definitely be worth a nice little bit of money, so I'm so excited.”
Is dumpster diving legal in the UK?
Thinking of trying your luck rummaging through bins? Here's what you need to know
Dumpster diving is not illegal in the UK as any rubbish isn't considered private property.
You are able to dumpster dive if the bins are out in the open and on public land while not being locked.
However, you may be asked to move along.
Social media users react
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @, just three days ago, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 59,200 views.
Social media users were left stunned by the ‘amazing’ find and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this.
OMG that's amazing!! Why don't I ever find anything that good
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One person said: “Amazing find.”
Another added: "It's pretty ridiculous what people throw away, some have no idea of worth, some simply just have too much money to care. Good find."
A third commented: “OMG that's amazing!! Why don't I ever find anything that good.”
Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "Good job mum had great taste and taught you a good eye. She’d be very proud."
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At the same time, another chimed in: “Mum definitely made sure you found this little gem.”
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