'I found a mug for £1 in a charity shop and it's worth £75 but most missed it'

NewsUK NewsThriftingKat Lambert says no-one else spotted the valuable findNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)07:16, 27 Jul 2026'I found a mug for £1 in a charity shop and it's worth £75 but most missed it'A thrifting expert who has watched hours of authentication videos in a bid to boost her knowledge on what to look for when hitting the charity shops, scouring second hand websites or high street stores has found a number of bargains, including a rare designer handbag for £3.50, which resold for £400.‌Kat Lambert's latest find is no exception. Hidden on a charity shop shelf, surrounded by bric-a-brac and other ornaments, was an item with a £1 price tag – that was actually worth £75.‌“It was a Disney Cinderella mug on the very top shelf,” said the reseller, from Bolton. “I spot