A woman from Winnipeg, Canada believed that she purchased a Hermes bag for just $7 from a local thrift store, thinking she found the best bargain of her life. As per a report in Newsweek, after close examination, she discovered a severe issue.

A woman from Winnipeg, Canada believed that she purchased a Hermes bag for just $7 from a local thrift store, thinking she found the best bargain of her life. As per a report in Newsweek, after close examination, she discovered a severe issue. Ashlee believed she had spent $7 (nearly Rs. 587) on an original French luxury Hermes bag, but after reaching home, she discovered that it was fake. Notably, the brand Hermes has some of the priciest purses and bags around the globe. Their starting price is $10,000 and can cost thousands of dollars, depending on the type, model and features. In a TikTok video posted by the account @msfili, a woman is looking through some bags at a nearby thrift store, and suddenly she finds a red leather bag that, according to her, is a Hermes original bag. Considering that the bag cost just $9, she was shocked and happy. She said in the clip, “That's a Hermes." "It's a Hermes. It has a little stain on the front, but it's not a big deal." Also Read | Adani stocks open in red post the ongoing Hindenburg and SEBI chief saga| Later she discovered that it was not authentic. Speaking to the outlet, she mentioned, "This bag unfortunately ended up being fake; it was real leather and felt like good quality. But I have found authentic Louis Vuitton and Chanel bags at the thrift store previously." She added, "You never know what amazing things you can find! It's a great way to replenish your wardrobe and furnish your home on a budget, and it's an excellent way to earn some extra money by selling on Facebook Marketplace or eBay!" Also Read | PT Usha points fingers at Vinesh Phogat over Paris Olympics disqualification| According to most TikTok users, the bag was one of the most well-known, like a Kelly or a Hermes Birkin. The items on these labels are not expensive, but they are also unavailable most of the time so it is not easy to purchase them. Madison Avenue Couture claims that the designer creates fewer pieces of these bags to maintain exclusivity. There is always a waiting list for these bags and even if you find it at some boutique, you will have to buy it in a material or colour that isn’t the first choice. (With inputs from agencies)

A woman bought Hermes bag at just $7 from local thrift store- a shocker story followed

Thrifting can at times help you find literal treasures. That is exactly what happened with a US woman. She purchased a glass vase from a local Goodwill Charity shop for merely $3.99 and managed to auction it off for a whopping $100,000 after being identified as a rare and valuable piece of Italian glassware.&nbsp;

<h2>A windfall purchase</h2>

Jessica Vincent made the lucky find at a Goodwill thrift store in Hanover County, Virginia.&nbsp;Talking to the New York Times, she revealed that she was intrigued by the possibility of the vase' value. However, never did she imagine that it was such a magnificent find.

"I had a sense that it might be a $1,000 or $2,000 piece, but I had no clue how good it actually was until I did a little bit more research," she said.&nbsp;

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Vincent said that she noticed a small 'M' on the bottom, which she suspected stood for Murano, an Italian island located near Venice, renowned for its glasswork.

<h2>The true value</h2>

Purchasing the glass vase for less than four dollars, Vincent jumped into online research. There, some enthusiasts said that they believed the vase resembled a work by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa.&nbsp;

Taking her curiosity further, she sent pictures of the vase to the Wright Auction House.&nbsp;

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Richard Wright, the president of the auction house, was immediately intrigued upon seeing the photos, and the vase was officially identified as part of Scarpa's 1940s "Pennellate" series.

"The minute I saw the photos I had a really good feeling," Wright told NYT.&nbsp;Last week, the vase fetched an impressive $107,100 at auction, finding a new home with an unidentified private art collector in Europe.

"I don’t even know how to feel right now, honestly—it’s just very surreal. It’s kind of like winning the lottery," said Vincent, as reported by auctioneer Richard Wright's website.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Thrifting can at times help you find literal treasures. That is exactly what happened with a US woman. She purchased a glass vase from a local Goodwill Charity shop for merely $3.

Thrifting can at times help you find literal treasures. That is exactly what happened with a US woman. She purchased a glass vase from a local Goodwill Charity shop for merely $3.99 and managed to auction it off for a whopping $100,000 after being identified as a rare and valuable piece of Italian glassware. A windfall purchase Jessica Vincent made the lucky find at a Goodwill thrift store in Hanover County, Virginia. Talking to the New York Times, she revealed that she was intrigued by the possibility of the vase' value. However, never did she imagine that it was such a magnificent find. "I had a sense that it might be a $1,000 or $2,000 piece, but I had no clue how good it actually was until I did a little bit more research," she said. Also read | Redemption story: Ex-thief, battling cancer, aids in return of Cambodia's cultural treasures Vincent said that she noticed a small 'M' on the bottom, which she suspected stood for Murano, an Italian island located near Venice, renowned for its glasswork. The true value Purchasing the glass vase for less than four dollars, Vincent jumped into online research. There, some enthusiasts said that they believed the vase resembled a work by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. Taking her curiosity further, she sent pictures of the vase to the Wright Auction House. Also read | 'Completely blockbuster drug': UK clears the way for drug that treats hot flushes in menopausal women Richard Wright, the president of the auction house, was immediately intrigued upon seeing the photos, and the vase was officially identified as part of Scarpa's 1940s "Pennellate" series. "The minute I saw the photos I had a really good feeling," Wright told NYT. Last week, the vase fetched an impressive $107,100 at auction, finding a new home with an unidentified private art collector in Europe. "I don’t even know how to feel right now, honestly—it’s just very surreal. It’s kind of like winning the lottery," said Vincent, as reported by auctioneer Richard Wright's website. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Surreal’: US woman’s $3.99 vase, a thrift store find, sells for $100,000

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