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A thrifter’s designer shoe haul has left social-media users stunned after a post showing multiple pairs of luxury footwear purchased at a bargain price surfaced on the forum.
The Reddit post was shared by u/Abject‑Program6050 in the r/Goodwill_Finds subreddit, with the title simply reading "How???" and a caption that said: "4 pairs of Jimmy Choos." The images included in the post show several pairs of Jimmy Choo shoes, with one photo revealing a Goodwill price tag sticker marked at $7.99.
Jimmy Choo shoes typically retail for far more. According to the luxury brand’s website, pumps are currently priced from around $625 and can reach as high as about $3,700, making the second‑hand purchase shared on Reddit an especially striking contrast.
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While luxury finds like the one shared by u/Abject‑Program6050 are rare, the Reddit post shows why thrifting continues to captivate shoppers. For many, the appeal lies not only in saving money, but also in the thrill of uncovering an unexpected treasure—sometimes priced at just a few dollars.
The post quickly drew attention from other Reddit users, many of whom expressed amazement at the find.
U/UnRealmCorp commented: "Do not ask how, thank the thrift gods and be humbled by their gift." Another user, u/NFLmanKarl1234, added: "Nice find and they look in great shape too."
Others weighed in on how such an underpriced luxury item could end up on a thrift-store shelf.
U/Competitive‑Skin‑225 joked that the price was so low "because a straight man was pricing stuff that day." That remark sparked further responses, including u/i_cut_like_a_buffalo, who replied: "Lol [laugh out loud]. Right!!!"
Another commenter, u/Dr__Gonzo2142, pushed back on the assumption, saying: "I’m a straight man and know those aren’t cheap."
The Reddit post reflects the growing popularity of thrifting and second‑hand shopping in the United States. A 2025 report by Capital One Shopping found that 93 percent of Americans shop online for second‑hand items, highlighting how resale has become increasingly mainstream rather than niche.
The same report found that there are more than 25,000 resale, consignment, and not‑for‑profit resale shops across the United States, with shoppers saving an average of $2,071 per year by buying second‑hand items instead of new ones.
The second‑hand market has also grown into a major segment of the retail economy. As of 2025, the U.S. resale market is valued at an estimated $56 billion, and it is projected to reach $61 billion in 2026, according to the report.
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via the Reddit messaging system.
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