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A woman from Winnipeg, Canada, thought she had found the bargain of a lifetime at a nearby thrift store. However, upon closer inspection, she discovered that there was a serious problem, according to a report in NewsweekAshlee thought she had bought an original French luxury bag for about $7 (Rs. 587). However, when she got home, she realized it was a fake.

Hermes bags are among the most expensive in the world. Depending on the model and features, they can cost up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, with a starting price of $10,000.

In a TikTok video posted under the username @msfili, the woman is seen browsing bags at a nearby thrift store when she suddenly sees a red leather bag that looks very familiar. Ashlee then opens the bag and immediately recognizes that the label says Hermes. She was completely stunned considering the bag only cost about $9. “It’s a Hermes. It has a little stain on the front, but it’s no big deal,” she said in the clip.

She later discovered that it was a fake. She told the sales outlet: “Unfortunately, this bag turned out to be a fake. It was made of real leather and felt high quality. But I have found real bags from Louis Vuitton and Chanel in the second-hand shop.”

“You never know what great things you might find! It’s a great way to restock your wardrobe and decorate your home on a budget. And it’s a great way to earn extra money by selling on Facebook Marketplace or eBay!” she noted.

The majority of TikTok users believed the find was either a Kelly or a Hermes Birkin, two of the most famous bags. Not only are these some of the most expensive things in the world, but they are so rare that you can’t just walk into the store and buy one or the other.

According to Madison Avenue Couture, the designer makes only a few of these bags to maintain their exclusivity. There is usually a waiting list and even if you find one in the boutique, you may still have to buy it even if the color or material is not your first choice.