'Diabolical, honestly,' said one commenter in response to the viral video.
A thrifter has shared her frustration with a recent thrift trip in a viral clip that has resonated with secondhand enthusiasts.The video, shared by user @d_lane99, shows the moment she realized a stack of what appeared to be matching thrift store plates was, in fact, a mismatched set sneakily taped together.
Gathering over 590,000 views, the poster shared how she peeled off the tape binding the plates, only to discover that the rest of the stack featured crockery with completely different patterns.In the caption, she joked that it was 'evil behavior,' while the text overlay said: 'Wishing the worst for the thrift employee who taped these like this...'Thrift store enthusiasts headed to the comments to share their reactions. 'Why on earth would they do that??' asked viewer Bella.While commenter Be fr said: 'All of those plates are very cute, but I totally understand the frustration/anger.''Diabolical, honestly,' said emmadhatter, and Thea Sapic wrote: 'Did you DIRTY.'What's more, the poster said she still couldn't understand the thrift store foul. In a later comment on her video she wrote: 'They package ALL of their other dishes as sets. They easily could've sold these without the deception.'Other commenters shared a familiarity with the plates in question, with many revealing they remember or still have the plates themselves. 'I had that exact top plate growing up,' said one commenter. While another viewer wrote: 'I'M SO SAD those are the plates I grew up eating with... I miss them everyday.'The Growing Popularity of ThriftingThe plate thrift mishap and viral response reflects a rising popularity of secondhand shopping, as the industry experiences huge growth.According to ThredUp's 2024 Resale Report, the global secondhand market is on track to reach $350 billion by 2028, with the U.S. sector alone projected to hit $73 billion.When it comes to fashion, secondhand resale has been growing 15 times faster than the broader retail clothing sector, with online resales experiencing a 23 percent year-over-year growth. Today, two in five apparel items purchased are secondhand, reflecting a shift towards sustainability and budget-conscious shopping.ThredUp found that 87 percent of brands offering resale services claim it advances their sustainability goals, while 67 percent believe resale will contribute more than 10 percent of their total revenue in the next five years. Younger consumers, especially, are embracing thrift culture as a way to save money, reduce waste, and access high-end brands.While the plate stack mishap demonstrated that secondhand shopping isn't always easy, quirky thrift finds are all part of the fun for the growing consumer base.Newsweek reached out to @d_lane99 via TikTok for comment.
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