I bought a bracelet for 10p – I realized it was GOLD worth £400 when I saw 3 numbers

A WOMAN who scooped up a bracelet for 10 cents at a charity shop was stunned when she learned its true value.

The eagle-eyed shopper picked up an 18-carat gold bracelet while browsing her local charity shop.

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She then took to TikTok to share a smart savings secret with viewers.

As she walked into the store and showed a sign saying “All items only £1”, she hinted: “This charity shop has a secret, let’s go straight to the jewelery to find out.”

She then walked to the back of the store, where she was met by a basket filled with assorted jewelry, including bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings.

“Because the secret is in this box: I bought these ten bracelets, but only one has a secret,” she continued.

As she rummages through the chest of accessories until she notices a unique find with leave engraving.

She added: “This is the one I want…why? It’s 18k gold, beautiful!” she added.

“It was the color that gave it away.”

The bracelet also has the “750” mark engraved on it, which means it is 75% pure or 18 karat gold.

One viewer asked how much that gold bracelet is worth and the TikTok user briefly did the calculation, replying: “It weighs six grams, so 18 carats here is about £30 per gram. So that’s about £200.”

However, as the price of gold fluctuates depending on the market, the bracelet can be sold for as much as £400.

Ways to make money from charity shops

While many people love charity shop thrift shopping, only a few know how to turn it into a profitable side business.

Charity shops usually sell things donated by other people – sometimes very rich people giving away expensive things.

And they can be a treasure trove when it comes to picking up high-quality items at affordable prices.

People who shop at thrift stores at such stores can resell the items to make a profit for themselves.

One of the best platforms for selling goods bought from charity shops is eBay, where you can easily earn a few hundred pounds by putting in some part-time hours.

Luke Hadley says he earns an extra £500 every month by reselling items from charity shops.

He turned to resale last April, when millions of households were feeling the pinch of rising bills from energy to food.

The father-of-one searches his local charity shops for women’s clothes from high-end stores and sells them on eBay for a profit.

Hadley, from the West Midlands, says it is worth it as he was able to give his 14-month-old son Harrison and partner Catherine Saunders, 25, a Christmas to remember.

He also took the family on a week-long holiday to Butlins and has started building up his savings and a separate emergency fund.

Meanwhile, a charity shop guru has shared his top three tips that could help you make a fortune.

According to the expert, people should look for shoes from brands such as Nike and Adidas because they sell quickly and generate the highest turnover.

The second tip to make good profits is to buy seasonal clothes from charity shops as they are always in high demand.

And finally, people should always check for vintage and antique items as these may prove to be very rare or valuable.