A woman's casual rummage through a charity shop's handbag section turned into an unexpected treasure hunt when she stumbled upon a Gucci bag. She initially dismissed the $2 (£1.50) purchase as a convincing imitation because it was donated to a good cause.

Yet, upon returning home, she discovered not only was the bag genuine, dating back to 1973, but it also came with a heartwarming surprise inside. Sharing her find on Reddit, she revealed: "Yesterday I uploaded a Gucci bag found at a thrift store, this note was left inside it. Also discovered the bag is from 1973." Tucked within the vintage accessory was a handwritten note from a woman named Shelia, who had recently retired.

The message stated: "This purse is a real - not a knock off Gucci purse. Please enjoy it and with it comes a c

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