Charity shops are brimming with bargains waiting to be uncovered. Whether it's clothing, toys, homeware, or something slightly more unusual, they're packed with items typically at a fraction of their original cost.
One devoted charity shop enthusiast made what he called his "greatest ever find" when he snapped up a collection of retro items for just £20. The man, known on social media as RK Gaming, where he has a combined following of over 25,000 people, describes himself as a "charity shop hunter", and frequently shares some his remarkable finds, which he often resells for substantial profits.
In a recent TikTok video he revealed what he labelled "my greatest charity shop find ever". "I still cannot believe it," he said.
The clip begins with the man entering an Age UK charity shop and browsing the shelves, looking through DVDs, video games, and toys, mentioning he had previously discovered a Mario Kart remote control car in the store. He then visits a different charity shop, where he says he discovers "two of my greatest pickups ever".
"I was informed I missed something and the beginning of the week that's worth a lot so I've come back today to pick it up," he stated. "Over to where it was when I last came in and it was gone, because it was sat in between these clothes."
Picking up a toy of the were-rabbit from the 2005 film Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, he added: "It last sold on eBay for £70."
Showing the price tag, he reveals he picked it up for just £3, reports the Mirror. He went on to say he'd asked whether they had any further gaming items in stock, and was handed a bag containing a treasure trove of retro gems.
"I couldn't believe what it was," he said. "A Sega Master System 2 with so many games and accessories. One of the games was Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, which sells at CEX for £45. And the best thing about it all, she only wanted £20 for the whole lot."
The Sega Master System 2, launched in 1990, was a budget version of the gaming giant's Master System console, which first went on sale in the UK in 1987. It featured titles including Sonic the Hedgehog, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, and Phantasy Star.
Viewers were left astounded by the discovery. One commented: "Oh my good what a find, crazy."
Another wrote: "I did two charity shop hunts yesterday. Nothing exciting but I loved a rummage. Replying, RK Gaming said: "90% of the time I get nothing. I just go into so many."
The commenter responded: "It's not gaming but I picked up a Care Bears book from 1984 for 25p. That's getting flipped."
RK Gaming replied: "I need to look into books a bit more. Some good money to be made!"
A further commenter added: "Alex Kidd! Great game! But seriously what an amazing find."
Whilst another wrote: "Lol it was me who pointed out about the Were Rabbit plush, so glad it was still there. That Master System find was insane, you definitely don't find things like that in charity shops anymore. Not in the last 15 years I've been doing this anyway."
Another shared their own incredible discovery. They wrote: "My greatest ever charity shop find was finding one of my favourite books in a hard back sprayed edges for 50p only to find when I got home it's worth £700+."
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