1+ week, 3+ day ago (425+ words) When thrift shopping at Goodwill, one would expect to find decent items at affordable prices. After all, it is a thrift shop. At least, that's what it used to be. Within a couple of years, the organization has faced accusations of price gouging. As this Goodwill customer observed, the nonprofit cannot allegedly differentiate authentic luxury brands from counterfeits. "At the Goodwill right now. I have to show you guys how stupid this is," avid thrift shopper Brighton (@brightandbeyond777) says, standing in front of a bag rack inside her local Goodwill. "They have no idea what they're doing." Then, she flips her camera to pull what is supposed to be a Coach Signature Stripe Shoulder Khaki Yellow Hobo Bag hanging. Immediately, all signs indicate its true authenticity. "This extremely fake Coach. This is not even on straight," she says, focusing on the…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago (662+ words) An Atlanta woman claims she was scammed by the LUGG app. That's because she paid around $222 for "10 minutes" of work, only to end up with a steeper bill. "I was just scammed again here in Atlanta, and I'm about to lose my mind," said Kristin (@talkwithkristin) in a video that's gotten over 2,000 views.Since then, many have urged her away from LUGG, pushing for platforms like TaskRabbit and Thumbtack. Kristin hired services from LUGG, an on-demand moving and delivery app, to help her get a couch she found on Facebook Marketplace. She said she hired only one person with a truck because her family could help her and the mover unload the couch. She expected the process to be simple. Instead, she said the experience felt confusing from the start. The app listed that the men "arrived" at her house…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (553+ words) Miu Miu is having its viral moment'but what if the latest fashion craze isn't what it's all cracked up to be? After buying into the hype, TikToker Tiff (@tiffkimmm) was left bitterly disappointed. So much so that she decided to air her grievances on the app. "This is your sign not to buy ready-to-wear at Miu Miu," she said. Tiff then showed viewers a grey fleece jacket, which she claims is "viral." "I've only had this jacket for maybe a month now, and tell me why the little scrunchy thing fell off?" she asked. Tiff then showed the empty sleeve sans the "scrunchie thing." Without the string looped inside the sleeve, she was unable to tighten or "scrunch" it. "This is what it's supposed to look like," Tiff said, showing viewers the other sleeve for comparison. "One day, I just…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (410+ words) Placing a water bottle tumbler in a bag can be risky. Any movement can be a game of spillage roulette, ruining any valuables inside. Unfortunately, one learned that "leakproof" isn"t always foolproof after she placed her Owala in the same pocket as her MacBook, which resulted in a hefty price." The seven-second clip shows TikTok creator Laurie (@laurienadeau61) with her hand on her forehead, devastated. "POV: your "leakproof" Owala leaked (aka FLOODED it) in your bag," she writes in the text overlay. "Now your $2k MacBook Pro no longer works, and you don"t have access to any of your notes or papers anymore a few days before exams," she adds. Then, the content creator flips the camera to reveal her MacBook with its screen frozen on a Word document. Needless to say, the incident distressed Laurie. "@Owala I just wanted…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (583+ words) A HomeGoods customer has gone viral after sharing a heartwarming moment with a man she let cut in front of her in line. In a clip that has amassed 71,400 views, TikTok user @clauddliz spoke from her car as she shared how a random act of kindness at HomeGoods knocked her for six. "I'm like, "Sir, like that is so kind; thank you, but like I cannot accept that.' He's like, "Come on, come load all your stuff up.' I'm like, "Sir, thank you so much, but like, I cannot.' I was buying a $100 comforter, so I would be mortified if somebody ever had to buy that." While she declined his offer, @clauddliz said she was inspired by this random act of kindness. "It was just so sweet, and I was like, "This is my sign to be super kind today,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (635+ words) A $90 Sephora makeover isn't cheap, but given the high status of the brand, you'd expect it to be worth it. Sadly, for TikToker Brandi (@brandipovtv), this wasn't the case. In a viral video, which has amassed 260,200 views, Brandi was visibly near tears and claimed to be on the verge of a panic attack because of her experience. As she sat in the car talking about what happened, viewers could see for themselves how the makeup look turned out, its main features being uneven foundation and a combination of unblended black and red eye shadow. Looking at the camera, she said, "Look at me. I just got my makeup done at Sephora. I'm going to have a panic attack. I just paid $90." "I don't think that girl's ever put makeup on anyone in her life," she added. "She didn't have any…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (574+ words) Turns out an everyday caffeine addiction might be the most lucrative travel hack of the year. It may sound far-fetched, but your daily cup of joe can actually earn you a few free nights of accommodation at Marriott when traveling. A California woman claims she's already scored three free Marriott nights just by linking her Starbucks account to her Marriott rewards. Every promo, every limited-time drink challenge, every "might as well get a pastry too" moment quietly stacks hotel points in the background. Who knew a latte habit was basically a passport stamp waiting to happen? In a short 70-second clip, Dominica (@dreamvacations4all) comes prepared with one of the most interesting travel hacks this year. The video's 600,000 views suggest it is an entirely new trend. After greeting her viewers, Dominica gets straight to the point. "So, I have to share with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (766+ words) Lorelia (@thespicycubediaries), a TikTok content creator, allegedly called off her entire wedding after finding out her fianc" had cheated on her throughout his bachelor trip." "I woke up that day thinking my biggest obstacle was gonna be whether or not my hair held curl, but that wasn't it, because something in my gut told me that I needed to check my messages," she said in a video that's gotten 2.7 million views." The morning of her wedding, she opened her messages to see a "hey girly" text." But Lorelia didn't believe the woman. For one, her soon-to-be husband had a pin that said "bachelor" on it, which he wore during the trip. She also sent screenshots detailing his encounter with another woman, something that made her sure that the person reaching out wasn't being genuine." But what was worse was how…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (459+ words) All right. Sam's Club done did me dirty. I did curbside pickup, order this turkey," TikTok creator @retta_redo says, showing the Member's Mark all-natural turkey breast on her kitchen counter. Then, she recounts what led to her discovery. I get home [and] take it out." As soon as she saw it, she knew something was off. I'm like, "What the heck? Why is it so tiny?" she says. Normally, the ones that get are two to three times the size. We buy this turkey breast all the time." Annoyed by the size, the content creator decided to check out the label. They are claiming this is 3.23 pounds," she remarks, irritated. They charged me for that amount. $15.44 is what is on my receipt." But the content creator refused to believe the printed weight was correct. So, she revealed the kitchen scale she…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (539+ words) A Reddit storyteller has gone TikTok-viral after sharing a story of birthday heartbreak. Pairing the tale with a Get Ready With Me, Cat (@catstoriesss) told the story as if it were about her. "I'm considering breaking up with my boyfriend because of what he got me for my birthday," she began. "My birthday was three days ago, and I had been talking to my boyfriend about what types of gifts I wanted for months." To help him, Cat, who was "in-character' as the girlfriend, claimed that she sent him TikToks of clothes and makeup she wanted. Cat added that she got "even more excited" when she found that she had three gifts'but her excitement soon waned. "Let me be clear," she added. "I have never talked about Pok'mon. Like, I could not be less interested in Pok'mon." "After all of…...