I asked the lady at the thrift store how much my 2 kitchen finds were – I had to act cool when she said only $10
A THRIFT shopper has scored big time with two sought-after kitchen finds.
They were unmarked and she was stunned when she asked the shop assistant for the price.
She managed to maintain a cool composure when the price was revealed as only $10.
It was the thrift bargain of the century for a potty duo from legendary cookware label, Le Creuset.
Alongside the Aga and the Smeg, Le Creuset is the ultimate kitchen accompaniment.
If you can afford it, that is. They do not come cheap. Brand new they can cost hundreds of dollars.
Redditor @tn2k7 shared her miraculous find in a post on the forum.
She spotted the skillet and the lidded pot in deep green and enquired hopefully about the price – there was no label.
She could not believe it when the store assistant said “$10 for both.”
“It took everything in me to remain calm when I heard the price,” she said.
Le Creuset has been handcrafting cookware in France since 1925.
Their cast iron, enamel-covered pieces, mean they retain heat well. They have a very long lifespan too.
Our Redditor’s thrift buy looked in near-perfect condition. But she need not have worried if there had been the odd chip.
One of the commenters had a very satisfying customer experience with Le Creuset.
She had also found Le Creuset pots in a thrift store for $9.99, but it had holes in the inner enamel.
“I emailed Le Creuset and told them I had this French oven but the inner enamel was peeling/chipping. They asked for photos, so I sent them some,” she said.
“After some back and forth, they covered it under warranty and sent me a brand new one. They even let me pick the color.”
Commenters were thrilled @tn2k7‘s lucky shopping spree.
“Did you skip out of the store? That’s a fantastic haul. I’m very happy for you,” said one person.
A second person wondered why they never found such amazing finds.
“I think my eyes bled and my soul cried from just reading that. If you hadn’t given those babies a new home, I would have,” they said.
“I am green with envy over this find. Wow,” said a third person.
“I swear some of the hauls I see on here are straight-up unicorns/fairytales to me,” moaned a fourth person.