West Sussex (England) - First joy, then horror: Second-hand shopper Danielle Plowman (41) from West Sussex, England, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions a few days ago when she presented her latest bargain on camera. She actually wanted to show off the cheap trousers (equivalent to 8.20 euros) as her latest stroke of luck. But then she was struck.

Last week, the corresponding video, in which the British woman is caught on the wrong foot, went viral on Instagram. In it, Plowman initially holds the garment up to the camera with enthusiasm.

But after a while, she takes a look at the crotch of the trousers. Then the tide turns. The 41-year-old discovers a stain that immediately makes her feel disgusted.

"To be honest, I was totally shocked - you don't expect something like that! I didn't even know what to do at first," she said in an interview with Newsweek.

In the curious clip, the Englishwoman finally explains: "This is possibly my worst Vinted find ever", before slapping her hand over her face in disbelief.

In contrast to Plowman, Instagram users can enjoy the spontaneous moment. The work collected more than two million clicks in less than a week. But even the victim can now laugh again.

Vinted and the seller reacted quickly and refunded the bargain hunter the full purchase price. Meanwhile, the matter has not dampened her love of second-hand shopping.

On the contrary: "I still love second-hand shopping! It was just a rare mishap. I've bought lots of great pieces over the years and think it's a great way to shop more sustainably and save money ."

Still, it's a good reminder to check items carefully before buying, Plowman told US Magazine.

"I shared this experience because it's important to me that my account remains authentic and transparent - not just the highlights," she added.

And yet Danielle Plowman has created a real highlight with this very clip!