I found a $3 nostalgic 'fun-to-drive' toy while thrifting

A TIKTOKER has shared a tip to anyone with old toys - keep them.

In a TikTok video, an influencer told viewers to keep childhood toys because their value may appreciate.

"Your old toys are worth money," the TikToker (@retrotoyenvy) said in a new video.

The influencer found a toy car dashboard at a thrift store.

"I just found this '80s fun-to-drive dashboard for only $3.49," the TikToker said.

"I know a lot of you had this growing up - its from 1985."

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Multiple people commented that they had that toy when they were younger - others criticized the TikToker's decision to buy the thrift item.

Plenty of commenters remembered the toy well.

One commenter said: "I use to have one of these."

Another chimed in: "I still have mine from when I was 8 years old."

But not everyone was pleased with the thrifting advice.

One commenter said: "I hate resellers."

While some thrifting fans resell products for a profit, others point out that thrift stores are intentionally low-priced to remain accessible.

Profit-seeking at the thrift store can drive up the cost of goods.

Some point to the practice as a driver for the cost of living crisis.

Despite the criticism, multiple TikTokers share profitable thrift finds on their pages.

A thrifter shared a video reselling a designer sweater, making $122 in profit.

In a recent video, another influencer found a luxury brand sweater for only $5.

The Coogi brand sweater - an Australian fashion brand known for its colorful knitwear - resold for $127.

The brand is still operational and fetches prices upwards of $575.