The man found what he described as his “greatest ever find” in the charity shop (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)
Charity shops a filled with bargains waiting to be unearthed. Whether it’s clothes, toys, household goods, or something more unusual, they’re crammed with items typically available at a fraction of their retail value. One devoted charity shop enthusiast made what he called his “greatest ever find” when he nabbed a collection of retro treasures for merely £20.
The man, recognised on social media as RK Gaming, where he boasts a combined following of more than 25,000 people, describes himself as a “charity shop hunter”, and routinely shares his remarkable discoveries, which he frequently resells for big profits. In a recent TikTok video he showcased what he described as “my greatest charity shop find ever”, adding: “I still cannot believe it.”
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The footage begins with the man entering an Age UK charity shop and perusing the shelves, examining DVDs, video games, and toys, mentioning he had previously discovered a Mario Kart remote control car in the establishment. He then visits a different charity shop, where he says he uncovers “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 said. “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 pricetag, he reveals he got it for just £3. He went on to reveal that upon enquiring about additional gaming items in stock, he was handed a bag brimming with vintage treasures, reports the Mirror.
“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 more affordable version of the video game manufacturer’s original Master System console, first released in the UK in 1987. It boasted games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, and Phantasy Star.
Viewers were astounded by the discovery. One said: “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!”
Another commenter declared: “Alex Kidd! Great game! But seriously what an amazing find.”
And another added: “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 person recounted their own extraordinary discovery, writing: “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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