Thrift shopping is a lot like a lottery, in a way; you often have to go through hundreds of unsuccessful tries until you hit the jackpot. And in the world of second-hand shopping, the things you have to go through can cover basically everything—old phones, clothing, someone’s grandmother's glasses, you name it, it’s there.

Be that as it may, some items are more surprising than others; finding a nice pair of jeans might be rare, but a full set of armor is arguably far more unexpected. That’s why lots of random thrift store treasures end up online, on the ‘Official Weird Second Hand Finds That Need To Be Shared Page’ Facebook group, for instance. We have gathered pictures of some of the most unusual finds shared on the group to prove just how wonderfully unpredictable thrift shopping can get. Scroll down to find them on the list below and see it for yourself.

In order to learn more about secondhand shopping, Bored Panda turned to avid thrifter Ashley, better known to the online community under the name of Msfili, who was kind enough to share her insight on the topic. You will find her thoughts in the text below.

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I picked this up from a yard sale.

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    Snatched this T shirt up real quick at Goodwill!

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    #3

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    I got this cool guy at a yard sale a few weeks ago. Someone must have collected costume dolls because they had a ton, but he was in his closed box on the floor. I opened it and saw the masks and decided I needed it, since I’m a fan of Japanese folklore (and folklore in general.) He’s definitely made for tourists as a souvenir, but I think he’s pretty old

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    #4

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    I like to sew and inherited my grandmother Ann’s homemade green linen-covered pin cushion — which she received from her mother. I have used it for years. Well, a new puppy of ours found it one day and decided to play with it and ripped it open. The cushion’s innards were exposed, and at first I was horrified and upset at the dog. But then, so surprised to see what was inside, and to think I could actually be holding the tresses of one of my ancestors…

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    This did not come home with me.

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    #6

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    Because doesn’t EVERYBODY need a purple toilet?!?!

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    #7

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    Thrifted this little girl’s umbrella. With the Morton Salt little girl on the handle, the umbrella has the Morton Salt logo “when it rains it pours”.

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    #8

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    Estate sale find. Never seen anything like them before

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    #9

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    Death Star tea mug. Found for 75 cents at Miracle Hill Thrift Store in Easley, SC.

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    #10

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    I shared this before but I wanted to show this afghan I thrifted for Pride Month Cat for scale

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    #11

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    Got this at the Goodwill bins for less than $7! It’s a vintage Sears coat

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    #12

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    $300 at Spookala in Ocala Florida. Did not purchase, did admire.

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    #13

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    Tonka gold

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    #14

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    Yeah I bought them!

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    #15

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    My $10 Facebook Marketplace find. So happy to have this unique piece. I’m probably gonna reupholster it and maybe stain it darker. It’s definitely hand made too.

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    #16

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    Found these ginormous porkers at an antique mall in AZ today. I have named them Charles and Camilla. The lady is marked shipman 1997. The beefeater is a butcher shop display. I'm finding them online for a total of about $500. I paid $39 plus tax for the pair. My kitchen is now "sow-ton abbey" SCORE

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    #17

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    Brass, crudely cast in one piece

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    #18

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    I thought this was cool. Found on Marketplace. It is a prayer chair, maybe from 1900s.

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    #19

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    t Bob's Bargain Barn in Van Wert, Ohio.

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    #20

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    Found a Rookwood vase from 1928 in the wild for $5.98. If you know, you know!

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    #21

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    Saw this posted for sale today on marketplace and immediately sent a message! I've been looking for one for my living room. It just needs a dusting then I can hang it! It does work.

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    #22

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    hat's the story, Wishbone?

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    #23

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    These are so adorable, I was delighted to find them and in perfect condition. Rosanna set of four 'Tres Chic' fashion dress plates. $8 at Goodwill.

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    #24

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    Found and regrettably left at a Kalamazoo Goodwill

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    #25

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    Not sure what this is about but at goodwill today.

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    #26

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    Not sure where I got this. Thought it was cool. Never used it. Was packed away until I happened upon it today.

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    #27

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    So for context. I own and operate a thrift store. If you can think about an item... it’s come through my doors. Literally EVERYTHING, even things that *should* be single owner items (cough, cough). Well this beauty was donated today. She’s 5 foot tall and porcelain. The lady that donated her said she’s been In her home for nearly30 years and it was time to share her with someone else. I have no idea what to do with her. She heavy so using her like a mannequin would be difficult. Sell her? What the heck to I price her? I’m at a lost with this one.

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    #28

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    Cat eye earrings, $1.80 Value Village in Houston

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    #29

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    I foind this today at BFM in Barrie for $1! It glows similar to uranimum glass but I think it’s actually coated. Either way it’s pretty and sitting in my uranium collection now

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    #30

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    Found this gem at a goodwill in Edmonton today

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    #31

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    Still looking for a chicken, but it's a start. Pen for scale.

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    #32

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    Found this at goodwill. Never seen a lamp like this. Now I have to figure out how to style it.

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    #33

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    For sale on my local fb marketplace ? I would love to see how this is repurposed!

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    #34

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    I found this at a swap meet and bought it about two months ago. Posted it got some great comments and for some reason I can’t see any of them. I am wanting to sell it and would like to see what I should call it and about what price I should ask. I wanted to build a stand but it weighs about 90 pounds so everything I’ve tried to build has collapsed.  I’m not trying to sell it through this site. Just any information would be helpful. Thank you.

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    #35

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    20 plus years ago I worked in an industrial laundry. Towards the end of my employment I got moved to the place that sorted laundry from area hotels and motels. We could keep whatever came through that wasn't laundry and I became very quick at grabbing. One of my favorite things was this bunny. It doesn't have any tags so I don't know who made it but I love it.

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    #36

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    A fire hydrant cookie jar with doctor things on it…

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    #37

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    Perfection

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    #38

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    $2.80 socks. Value Village in Houston

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    #39

    This Group Is The Home For All Of The Weirdest Secondhand Finds People Come Across, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Spectacular

    used it as a vase

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