WHEN you visit charity shops, there’s no guarantee you’ll find what you’re looking for.
However, one woman struck gold after discovering a vintage piggy bank.
Katrina showcased the vintage piggy bank she found at the charity shopCredit: tiktok.com/@miles8katrinaBut there was an unexpected surprise insideCredit: tiktok.com/@miles8katrina
Taking to social media, Katrina shared that she purchased the piggy bank for just £8, believing it would be an easy item to resell.
However, there was an additional surprise waiting for her.
The reseller stated: “Okay, so I found this at the store. I paid $10.99.”
“I chose it because it’s vintage and I intended to resell it.”
Once she brought the pink and floral ceramic piggy bank home, she decided to check inside.
To Katrina’s astonishment, she discovered a large bundle of cash—£1,500 to be exact.
She continued: “It was all rolled up individually, in nine different bundles, totaling $2,028.”
“That’s quite a find in a pig at a thrift store.”
Katrina mentioned she felt ‘guilty’ about keeping it, worrying that it might have been accidentally donated, so she decided to contact the store.
She explained: “I called the store but didn’t reveal what I found.
“I simply asked if anyone had called about a piggy bank, and they said no.
“So I suppose I’m keeping all of this. This is your sign to go hunting; you never know what treasures you might uncover.”
The video went viral on her TikTok account @ miles8katrina , garnering over 56k likes, and viewers were astonished by her find.
Many encouraged her to see it as a good omen and keep the money if no one was looking for it.
One commenter wrote: “No one is searching for that. Someone must have cleaned out their grandmother’s house and donated it. It’s yours, enjoy it.”
Another remarked: “Don’t feel guilty. That’s a gift from Karma.”
“That’s yours! Pay it forward if you feel inclined,” suggested a third user.
Top Charity Shop Tips for Bagging a Bargain
Ross Dutton has managed Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently oversees the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London.
Choose your area – Generally, the more affluent the area, the higher the quality of the donated items.
Don’t linger – If you see something appealing, buy it right away, as it may be gone by the time you return.
Watch for cut-off labels – Some of your favorite high street retailers have agreements with local charity shops to donate unsold stock. Often, part of the agreement involves cutting the labels off the clothing.
Shop online – While some charities operate their own websites, like Oxfam and Crisis , many also sell through dedicated stores like British Heart Foundation and Scope . While you may not find the same array of bargains as in physical stores, it can be worth checking online for specific items.
Meanwhile, another commenter suggested: “Pay your bills and clear some debt. It’s a blessing in disguise.”
“Honestly, if no one checked it before donating, and the store didn’t check, it’s yours!” claimed a fifth user.
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Katrina showcased the vintage piggy bank she found at the charity shopCredit: tiktok.com/@miles8katrina 
But there was an unexpected surprise insideCredit: tiktok.com/@miles8katrina 
