As Forrest Gump so astutely said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.” And as it turns out, anywhere you might do some thrift shopping is akin to a box of chocolates as well!

Below, we’ve gathered photos of some of the most terrifying and unsettling items shoppers have stumbled upon in brick and mortar and virtual secondhand shops, courtesy of the Thrift Store Hauls subreddit. Enjoy viewing these pics that might make you reconsider your upcoming trip to Goodwill, and keep reading to find a conversation with thrifting expert Hannah Rupp!

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Had To Convince Myself That Buying This Bear Was Worth It. Realized It Was A “Build A Bear” Store Display. Painted It Like A Washed Up Build A Bear

Had To Convince Myself That Buying This Bear Was Worth It. Realized It Was A “Build A Bear” Store Display. Painted It Like A Washed Up Build A Bear

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    Found This T-Rex Fossil Shower Head At Goodwill

    Found This T-Rex Fossil Shower Head At Goodwill

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    #3

    $7.99 For This Creepy Alien Lamp. I'm In Love

    $7.99 For This Creepy Alien Lamp. I'm In Love

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    #4

    No Batteries Required

    No Batteries Required

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    #5

    That Time I Found Two Winnie The Pooh Costumes. One Fit Me And The Other Was A Dog Costume That Fit Betty, Our Boston Terrier

    That Time I Found Two Winnie The Pooh Costumes. One Fit Me And The Other Was A Dog Costume That Fit Betty, Our Boston Terrier

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    #6

    Yogi Bear Wearable Head! ($5)

    Yogi Bear Wearable Head! ($5)

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    #7

    Veggie Clown Portrait - Double The Scary, Double The Fun $16

    Veggie Clown Portrait - Double The Scary, Double The Fun $16

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    #8

    1970’s Rmic Hand Chair

    1970’s Rmic Hand Chair

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    #9

    This Sealed Big Mac Tin From 1996 Contains Candy That Is 27 Years Old

    This Sealed Big Mac Tin From 1996 Contains Candy That Is 27 Years Old

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    #10

    Hard Pass, But Thanks For The Nightmares

    Hard Pass, But Thanks For The Nightmares

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    #11

    $200 Was Too High For Me But My Mom Insisted On Buying This Adorable Cabinet For My Daughter's Disney-Themed Bedroom

    $200 Was Too High For Me But My Mom Insisted On Buying This Adorable Cabinet For My Daughter's Disney-Themed Bedroom

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    #12

    Found A Signed Gabriel Iglesias Action Figure At Goodwill And He Confirmed It Was His Signature On Twitter

    Found A Signed Gabriel Iglesias Action Figure At Goodwill And He Confirmed It Was His Signature On Twitter

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    #13

    Hell Yeah, Karen

    Hell Yeah, Karen

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    #14

    I Couldn’t Bear Leaving It Behind But I Have No Room

    I Couldn’t Bear Leaving It Behind But I Have No Room

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    #15

    Found At Goodwill, Couldn't Pass Him Up For Our Home Theater. We Call Him Fes!

    Found At Goodwill, Couldn't Pass Him Up For Our Home Theater. We Call Him Fes!

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    #16

    No Eyedea What It Is, From Goodwill

    No Eyedea What It Is, From Goodwill

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    #17

    The Weirdest Wallet I’ve Ever Seen

    The Weirdest Wallet I’ve Ever Seen

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    #18

    I Found This Pretty Nifty Cycling Jersey Today At Gw

    I Found This Pretty Nifty Cycling Jersey Today At Gw

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    #19

    Did I Just Find A Serial Killer?

    Did I Just Find A Serial Killer?

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    #20

    "Garden Decor" For Sale On Fb Marketplace

    "Garden Decor" For Sale On Fb Marketplace

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    #21

    Vtg Gremlins Christmas Ornaments For $3 A Piece!

    Vtg Gremlins Christmas Ornaments For $3 A Piece!

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    #22

    Scary Find In The Goodwill Bins

    Scary Find In The Goodwill Bins

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    #23

    Where I Am Going, There Are No Roads…

    Where I Am Going, There Are No Roads…

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    #24

    I Paid 28 Cents For This. Come At Me Cannibals!

    I Paid 28 Cents For This. Come At Me Cannibals!

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    #25

    Did Not Buy (Too Scared)

    Did Not Buy (Too Scared)

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    #26

    I’m Afraid Of This Wood For Sale On Facebook Marketplace

    I’m Afraid Of This Wood For Sale On Facebook Marketplace

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    #27

    Best $2 Thrift Store Find Of My Life!!

    Best $2 Thrift Store Find Of My Life!!

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    #28

    Snatched This 1970’s Ceramic Witch On Broom! ?

    Snatched This 1970’s Ceramic Witch On Broom! ?

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    #29

    An Unopened Talking Psyduck Figure From 1998 For $10

    An Unopened Talking Psyduck Figure From 1998 For $10

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    #30

    This Horrific Vintage Rushton Plush Bunny Rabbit. Included In A Mystery Box Lot Of Vintage Plush For $2!

    This Horrific Vintage Rushton Plush Bunny Rabbit. Included In A Mystery Box Lot Of Vintage Plush For $2!

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    #31

    My Son Is Obsessed With Poppy Playtime, But All The Merch Is Ridiculously Expensive. I Found These Two For 25 Cents A Piece

    My Son Is Obsessed With Poppy Playtime, But All The Merch Is Ridiculously Expensive. I Found These Two For 25 Cents A Piece

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    #32

    We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1955

    We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1955

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    #33

    Best $2 I've Ever Spent

    Best $2 I've Ever Spent

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    #34

    C & R At Goodwill- Wooden Moose

    C & R At Goodwill- Wooden Moose

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    #35

    Catch And Release

    Catch And Release

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    #36

    Actual Catch And Release

    Actual Catch And Release

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    #37

    Say Hello To Charlie. Charlie Was A Mistake

    Say Hello To Charlie. Charlie Was A Mistake

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    #38

    My 5 Foot Tall Woody Woodpecker

    My 5 Foot Tall Woody Woodpecker

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    #39

    We Found This Massive Print Secondhand. My BF Immediately Knew He Wanted It

    We Found This Massive Print Secondhand. My BF Immediately Knew He Wanted It

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    #40

    Catch And Release - Really Didn't Smell Very Good

    Catch And Release - Really Didn't Smell Very Good

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    #41

    Found These Nightmares Wall Sculptures But Only Took Home One Of Them

    Found These Nightmares Wall Sculptures But Only Took Home One Of Them

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    #42

    Catch & Release Cookie Monster Head

    Catch & Release Cookie Monster Head

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    #43

    Creepy Haul At A Local Value Village

    Creepy Haul At A Local Value Village

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    #44

    The Goodwill Outlet Bins Are A Scary, Scary Place

    The Goodwill Outlet Bins Are A Scary, Scary Place

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    #45

    This Old Lady Was Selling Her Painted Baby Dolls At The Flea Market And Nobody Had Bought Any, It Was $20 But I Couldn’t Find It In Me To Haggle Her Down. She Told Me She Made The Suit By Hand. My New Fav Office Decoration!

    This Old Lady Was Selling Her Painted Baby Dolls At The Flea Market And Nobody Had Bought Any, It Was $20 But I Couldn’t Find It In Me To Haggle Her Down. She Told Me She Made The Suit By Hand. My New Fav Office Decoration!

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    #46

    Christian Dior Wool Skirt For $14 At Uptown Cheapskate! Came With A Tag, Too... If It's Fake, It's Still 100% Worsted Wool. Pockets, Too!

    Christian Dior Wool Skirt For $14 At Uptown Cheapskate! Came With A Tag, Too... If It's Fake, It's Still 100% Worsted Wool. Pockets, Too!

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