Delighted shopper shares photo of high-value luxury item found at local Goodwill: ‘What an absolute steal’

Using a scented candle to set the mood can be a wonderful ritual and bring a comforting scent into your home. The luxury candle market has taken off with tons of wonderful options, some costing more than $100. And one lucky shopper found the candle of their dreams on the shelves of their local Goodwill.

Sharing his discovery with the economic community on Reddit, one happy shopper showed off his incredible bargain. The post includes several photos of a large candle in a deep red container. The side of the pot has the brand, Diptyque, as well as the fragrance written on the side. The OP also included a picture of the price, a low price of $4.98, and a screenshot of the same candle on the brand’s website showing it listed at $220.

Diptyque is a luxury fragrance brand, with even their cheapest candles retailing for close to $50. This person was lucky enough to get a large candle from the brand at about 98% off.

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Checking your local savings rack is the best way to get incredible deals like this. Shopping secondhand for just a fraction of your clothing purchases could save you around $100 a year. If you’re lucky enough to get a good deal on a luxury item like a designer bag or a classic kitchen appliance, your savings could increase dramatically. CBS News reported, “Used clothing sales are expected to top $77 billion by 2025. That’s more than double the amount from four years ago.”

Not only is saving good for your wallet, it’s also good for the planet. Choosing well-loved items keeps them out of landfills, which is especially important in the US, where citizens “produce(s) 12% of the world’s trash, even though they make up only 4% of its population,” according to Roadrunner.

Once this candle is burning, OP can turn the lovely bowl into cute bathroom storage.

Other economists were impressed by this finding.

“Expensive candles are the best kept secret score at Goodwill,” one person wrote.

Another commented: “I’m amazed at the idea of ​​a $220 candle.”

Someone else said: “It’s actually fab! What an absolute steal though, hope you like it!”

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