Man Buys Used Table Online for R$ 668 and Discovers It Is Extremely Rare and Worth a Lot of Money; But His Decision Shocked Everyone

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 10/06/2025 at 06:24

Updated on 10/06/2025 at 06:32

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Tyler Wallis Bought An Item On Facebook Impulsively And Became A Sensation When Revealing That The Second-Hand Table Was An Expensive Italian Design Item

Tyler Wallis, 33, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas (USA), became a topic of discussion on social media after making a surprising discovery. Passionate about thrifting and decor, he bought a flower-shaped coffee table for just US$ 120 (R$ 668.93) in a Facebook marketplace listing. What he didn’t expect was that the item was valued between US$ 2,250 and US$ 8,250 — up to R$ 45.99 thousand.

The story went viral in May after being shared on Reddit. Using the profile @tlrwlls in the r/ThriftStoreHauls community, Wallis posted photos of the table in his living room and also screenshots of websites where the same piece from the luxury Italian brand Cattelan Italia was listed for much higher prices. The post has already amassed more than 11,000 likes.

Style And Passion For Thrift Stores

A waiter and Nutrition student, he told Newsweek that he was looking for a new table but had not yet found something that matched his style.

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The Moment Of Discovery

The famous table appeared in a listing on April 22. The post had only one image, but Wallis sent it to six friends. Everyone gave the same response: buy it now. Even in doubt, he researched the item and discovered its true value on auction sites.

“That’s when I realized it was a once-in-a-lifetime discovery and I closed the deal immediately“, he recounted.

But there was a challenge: transportation. The table was 45 minutes from his home, and his car is a compact Chevrolet Spark. Upon arrival, he was greeted by an elderly couple.

The man offered to help and together they managed to fit the piece into the car, vertically, through the passenger door.

At home, the table not only fit perfectly into the decor but also became a highlight. “It’s the perfect complement and brightens the room with its reflective surface,” he explained.

Excited about the find, he added: “This table has definitely become my new personality and I think I will never stop talking about it to anyone willing to listen.”

On Reddit, the comments came flooding in. “The thrift gods were watching over you today!,” wrote one user.

Another joked: “I heard the best way to take care of your glass coffee table is to leave it in your front yard and send me your home address.”

A third commented: “I love how it’s slightly fun but still chic and doesn’t fall into that weird vibe.”

Despite all the value involved, Wallis has made it clear: he will not sell the table. “To me, thrift stores mean finding interesting deals, not making a profit,” he stated.

With information from PEGN Magazine.

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