An angry thrifter posted a picture of Goodwill jeans priced at $31.99, astounded by the high cost.

The Reddit post's caption was "About half of the jeans at my Goodwill were priced similarly." The photo had a sticker that said, "Goodwill prices are out of control."

A new pair of jeans priced at $32 is an OK deal, but a secondhand pair should probably be cheaper. Why aren't these jeans $5? Mostly because of corporate greed.

Another Reddit post from a Goodwill employee explained some reasons behind the exorbitant price tags. They said, "Our processors (those pricing items) have quotas and they're WILD."

Thrift stores are meant to be affordable, and they usually are. However, Goodwill seems to be getting worse. When secondhand stores raise their prices, they hurt local communities and the planet.

Donating to and shopping at thrift stores keeps products out of landfills, where they'd contribute to air, water, and soil pollution. This helps us work toward a cleaner, cooler future and a healthier planet for everyone.

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High thrift store prices push people away. If a pair of used jeans costs the same as a new pair, most people will buy new, which results in more pollution. If these overpriced jeans don't sell, they're destined for a landfill.