I bought bangle for 10p from charity shop rummage box – I realised it was 18ct GOLD worth £400 after spotting 3 numbers
A WOMAN who scooped a bangle in a charity shop for 10p was left dumbstruck after learning its actual worth.
The eagle-eyed shopper nabbed an 18 carat gold bangle whilst browsing at her local charity shop.
She then took to TikTok to share a savvy thrifting secret with viewers.
Walking into the store and showing a sign saying “all items only £1”, she hinted: “This charity shop has a secret, let’s go straight to the jewellery to find out.”
She then ventured to the back of the store, where she was met by a basket filled with miscellaneous jewellery – including bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings.
“Because the secret is in this box – I bought these 10 bracelets, but only one has a secret,” she continued.
As she rifles through the chest of accessories until she notices a unique find with leave engraving.
She added: “This is the one I want…why? It’s 18ct gold, gorgeous!” she added.
“It was the colour that gave it away.”
The bracelet also has a “750” mark engraved – meaning it’s 75% pure or 18ct in gold.
One viewer asked how much is that gold bangle worth and the TikTok user briefly did the calculation and replied: “It weighs six grams, so 18ct here is about £30 per gram. So that’s about £200.”
However, as the price of gold fluctuates according to the market, the bangle can be sold for as high as £400.
Ways to make money off charity shops
While many people love to thrift shop at charity stores, only a few know how to turn it into a profitable side hustle.
Charity shops usually sell items that are donated by other people – sometimes very rich ones who give away expensive stuff.
And they can be treasure troves when it comes to picking up high-quality items at affordable prices.
People thrift shopping at such stores can resell the items to make a profit for themselves.
One of the best platforms to sell goods bought from charity stores is eBay, where one can easily make a few hundred pounds by putting in some part-time hours.
Luke Hadley says he makes an extra £500 each month by reselling stuff from charity shops.
He turned his hand to reselling last April when millions of households felt the pinch of rising bills from energy to food.
The dad-of-one scours his local charity shops for womenswear from posh high street shops and sells them for a profit on eBay.
Hadley from the West Midlands, says it’s worth it as he’s been able to give his 14-month-old son Harrison and partner Catherine Saunders, 25 a Christmas to remember.
He also took the family away on a week-long holiday to Butlins and has started to build up his savings and a separate emergency fund.
Meanwhile, a charity shop guru has shared his top three tips that could help you make a fortune.
According to the expert, people should scout for footwear from brands such as Nike and Adidas, as they sell quickly and give out the highest turnovers.
The second tip to make good profits is to buy seasonal clothes from charity shops as they are always in demand.
And lastly, people should always check for vintage and antique items as they might turn out to be really rare or valuable.