I found a £2 dress in my local charity shop – I was stunned when I Googled it & realised it’s a posh, expensive designer
A SAVVY shopper has revealed that she found a little black dress for just £2 in her local charity shop.
But not only was the fashionista thrilled with her bargain buy, but she was even more open-mouthed when she got home and Googled the frock, which was brand new with tags.
Nataysha Brown was beaming when she discovered that her sale rail dress was actually from a posh and expensive designer brand.
Overjoyed with her ‘best bargain yet’, Nataysha took to social media to show others, leaving many even more stunned than she.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Nataysha uploaded a picture of her new off the shoulder mini dress and wrote: “Guys think I found my best bargain yet……”
The fashion fan, who is from the UK, then added: “I’m actually so happy.
“I went into a local charity shop, saw a dress [that was] not my usual style.
“Was on [the] sale rail. I paid £2.
“Realised when I got home [the] original label [was] still on so it hasn’t been worn.”
Not only this, but she then continued: “Even better, I just Googled the dress and wow never would I pay that.
“I don’t do designer but for £2 I do.”
Nataysha attached a screenshot of the actual dress, which is being sold online for £219.
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Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain
Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London.
Choose your area – As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated.
Don’t hang around – If you see something you like, buy it, as it’ll likely be gone when you come back
Look out for cut-off labels – Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn’t sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes.
Stay at home – While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won’t get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you’re looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too.
It has a gorgeous collar detail, as well as a split hem, with a hidden back zipper closure.
It’s perfect with heels for a night out with the girls – but at £219, it has a spine-tingling price tag.
I don’t do designer but for £2 I do
Nataysha Brown
However, not only did Nataysha nab hers for just £2, but she also saved £217 too, making her second-hand find a real bargain.
Nataysha later confirmed that she found the dress in a charity shop local to her, in Bexley.
Bargain hunters react
Nataysha’s post has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 12 hours ago, but has quickly racked up 1,500 likes and 84 comments.
Facebook users were shocked at the find and eagerly flocked to the comments to express this.
What a fabulous find! And that is a gorgeous dress
Facebook user
One person said: “That’s a great bargain. Well done.”
Another added: “What a gorgeous dress, great bargain. Well done you.”
A third commented: “What a find! Love a charity shop.”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “What a fabulous find! And that is a gorgeous dress.”
Make a profit
At the same time, many savvy Facebook users claimed that if they found the same dress, they would put it straight on Vinted in the hope of selling it on for a profit.
One user advised: “Sell it on Vinted for £100.”
A second claimed: “I’d be putting it on Vinted.”
Whilst another fashionista explained: “I’d be tempted to put that on Vinted and make a little profit.”