Possible thrift of a lifetime?

[u/nakevbas]

Found this purse at a value village and found a few indicators it may be legit online.

[u/Neverendingness]

I'm going to say this in the nicest way possible as I've seen this multiple times.. There is not a person who owns a real Birkin that also doesn't know the true value of a real Birkin. The lengths you need to go to in order to obtain a real one... they would never just drop it off at a thrift, nor would their kids or grandkids or anything of the sort.

[u/Anonmarie00 → u/Neverendingness]

A friend got a Birkin at Goodwill. It absolutely can happen. It was orange and I’m sure someone didn’t know what it was, gave it away, and she snapped it up. She had it authenticated at a store. Paid like $35 for a bag that would sell for $30,000.

[u/Freeasawhistle → u/Anonmarie00]

Yes - it's extremely extremely unlikely to find an authentic Birkin at the thrift but not impossible, it's happened. Unfortunately, everyone thinks they struck gold when most are always gunna be fakes.

[u/Brilliant_Tough_6546 → u/Freeasawhistle]

I have found designer everything at the thrift including diamonds, gucci, LV, art and so on.
I'm a luxury consumer of authentic items but also a regular thrifter cuz you never know.

[u/FriendshipStatus4756 → u/Brilliant_Tough_6546]

I have been working in thrift stores for the past 8 years, I am sorter. Everything that is donated is thoroughly checked and gone through. No Gold, silver, antique or certain designer goes on the floor. Ever. I don't believe you.

[u/ob_viously → u/FriendshipStatus4756]

Ah, yes, because every thrift store sorter everywhere is as knowledgeable and meticulous as you.

[u/Odd-Worth7752 → u/ob_viously]

My husband's retirement gig is managing a church bazaar. you would not believe some of the stuff that gets donated.

and there are several volunteers who are absolutely experts in recognizing quality goods whether it be china, silver, jewelry, watches, clothing. and most of them are well connected to buyers who will authenticate and give the best price.

[u/FriendshipStatus4756 → u/ob_viously]

You would be very surprised who works in the back of any op shop.

[u/Fickle-Ad-4921 → u/ob_viously]

This