A thrift store employee was faced with a dilemma when she found an expensive bag for sale at a fraction of the price. Despite knowing the store’s policy, she kept the bag for herself. Now her boss wants it back and she’s facing backlash from coworkers. Is she in the wrong for not notifying her boss about the valuable donation? Read on to find out what Reddit users think and share your own opinion in the comments.
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Woman buys expensive bag at thrift store, but is asked to return it by her boss
What would you do if you found a designer bag worth thousands of dollars at a thrift store? A 19-year-old thrift store employee found herself in this exact situation and couldn’t believe her luck. Despite the store’s policy that employees cannot purchase items labeled with the current week’s color, the employee decided to wait until the bag was no longer restricted and bought it for herself. However, when her boss found out, he asked her to return the bag so they could sell it at a much higher price. The employee refused, citing the store’s policy, and now she’s wondering if she’s in the wrong. Her coworkers and managers are giving her a hard time, but was she acting inappropriately? Share your thoughts and let us know if you think she’s the a**hole or not.
NTA for buying an expensive bag from a thrift store.

Don’t feel guilty, thrift store policies are BS anyway. Enjoy it! ️

Don’t let your boss guilt trip you. NTA

Lesson learned: Keep your mouth shut at work.
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Keeping a secret is hard, but keeping it to yourself is smarter

Boss wants expensive thrift store bag back for their own gain.

Hiding good deals from coworkers: NTA or ESH?

Envious coworker? Keep your bag safe, NTA!

Boss wants employee’s thrift store find back, suspicions arise

OP is NTA for buying discounted bag, and shouldn’t feel guilty

Turning a thrift store find into a fortune

Thrifty woman defends buying bag, boss asks for return. NTA.

Boss wants thrift store bag back, but commenters say keep it

Outsmarted the managers and got the bag, NTA wins

Be careful who you trust at work

Discussion on the ethics of returning an expensive thrift store bag

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Keep your thrift store finds a secret at work

Boss demands return of thrift store bag, but buyer is NTA.

Boss demands thrift store bag back, commenters curious about it

Paid to stock, not appraise. NTA for following rules.

Commenter calls out greed in management and workers. #NTA

Bag mix-up? Not your fault! You followed store policy

Scored a deal at thrift store and boss can’t handle it

Keep your thrift store finds to yourself

Curious about the thrift store’s business model

Boss tries to guilt-trip employee into returning thrift store find.

Bosses mad at OP for finding a bargain at thrift store. NTA!

One person’s trash is another’s treasure! NTA

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure ♀️. NTA for buying a thrift store bag

The bag might have been hidden by an employee.

Keep insider knowledge to yourself, or face the awkward encounters

Enthusiasm not appreciated: Boss asks employee to return thrift store find

Scored a deal at thrift store but boss wants it back

Fair and square! NTA for respecting the rules.

Score one for the thrifty shopper! ️
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Jealous coworker or company loyalist? You decide.

Thrifty find causes workplace dilemma

Scored a designer bag at thrift store, boss wants it back. NTA.

Friend called out for corporate loyalty, receives NTA judgement

Curiosity sparked – what’s the bag look like?

Boss asked for bag back, but NTA followed rules
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Avoiding the blame: NTA and a boss’s mistake ♀️

Bag enthusiast seeks kindred spirit, NTA approved ️

Thrift store drama unfolds over coveted bag ️

Thrifting jackpot! Commenter finds LV bag for $5

Boss demands expensive thrift store bag back, coworkers jealous

Boss demands return of thrift store bag, but commenters say NTA ️

The business model of thrift stores explained. ️

Boss asks employee to return thrift store bag. NTA comments.

Expertise recognized! NTA for refusing to return bag

Thrift store boss demands bag return, but commenter defends buyer

Lesson learned: Keep your personal life private from coworkers
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Thrifting experts share their wisdom and caution against boasting. ️

Pro tip: Bring a friend to buy thrift store finds ️

Thrift store finds: Boss demands return of expensive bag. NTA wins!

Keep valuable finds to yourself next time

Thrift store find causes workplace drama. Not the a**hole.

Last Updated on March 22, 2023 by Alfe Mercado