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50 Times People Discovered Such Surprising Secondhand Finds, They Just Had To Share Pics Online
Thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales are basically new versions of ancient archeological sites.
Upon entering them, you never know what you're gonna find and hours later, it's usually one of the two: either you leave empty-handed, asking yourself why spend so much time for nothing, or come across a hidden gem that makes even those disappointing endeavors worth it.
Interestingly, the Facebook group 'Vintage and weird things you have found' has the best of both. Its 185K members regularly share pictures of their most memorable discoveries, and if they don't inspire you to check out your local second-hand store, honestly, I don't know what will.
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#1
A Lovely Bed For A Kid!
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#2
When You’re Lucky Enough To Wake Up At 3 Am To Use The Bathroom And Log Onto Facebook Marketplace And Find The Camper Of Your Dreams That You Wanted For Years
And that was only listed for 11 minutes
Chances are, online groups like 'Vintage and weird things you have found' are going to be getting more and more content. As inflation continues driving shoppers to reach deep into their pockets, many are doing what they can to make or save some extra cash. One of those options is second-hand selling and shopping.
"We purchase 200-300 items every single day," Style Encore at Lake Charles, Louisiana, owner Stacey Buller said. An industry that was hurting during the height of the pandemic is now seeing more business with inflation-propelled costs.
#3
I Scored This Stunning Deep Scarlett Victorian Gown Exactly My Size!!
#4
My Husband Was Pretty Much Paid $40 To Remove This From Someone’s Home
Ranger Kanootsen 2 years ago
Has to be the luckiest find ever!! It would be hard to find anything like it.
#5
Trash Picked This Mcm Accordion Front TV Stand And Made A Dog Bed Out Of It!
Notice Blackie in the same pose as in the painting above
"During Covid, it was pretty slow but then within the past couple of months, we've seen our foot traffic get heavier and heavier," Buller explained.
The market for bargains is growing and Buller said women are coming in looking for anything from work to athletic clothes.
"Ladies come in to look for a dress for church or their casual clothing, their athletic, a lot of people are getting back into the gyms."
#6
Found This Unique Table While Thrifting. Very Intricate
Edit: Yes, I am aware that this is a ouija board. Yes, it came home with me. I’m simply an oddity collector. No one is summoning demons in my house.
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Funny thing, I'm basically afraid of my own shadow, but I would have no problem having this in my house. I only know these boards from US movies, never seen one in real life and did not grow up knowing/ using/ hearing about them. So, they are just like decoration or some such thing for me.
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Lisa H 2 years ago
"No one is summoning demons in my house" until you clean it wrong and now you have to deal with the phantom of the opera.
D Battle II 2 years ago
Wow! I got down voted for my previous comment! But I prefer my spirits 80 proof or above!
Jef Bateman 2 years ago
I really like this. Have you contacted any spirits with it? Maybe there is a reason the previous owners didn't want it anymore...
Lisa H 2 years ago
Well, it COULD be used to teach a child their abc's and how to count.
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Amelia Badelia 2 years ago
Absolutely perfect find, I am huge with decorating for Halloween and would love something like that..let alone would freak out my husband and maybe get him out of the house 😂😂😂
Phil Green 2 years ago
Brilliant! That it is a ouija board just makes it even more fun. We have a bedroom vanity table made from an old ship's hatch. It is over 150 years old and we kept the old paint and scratches and had some legs made from rebar.
manalonedies 2 years ago
Then one night you wake up and: I said the joint was rockin' A goin' round and round Yeah, reelin' and a rockin' What a crazy sound And they never stopped rockin' 'Til the moon went down
James G. Currie 2 years ago
Amazing the reputation of a *game* created in the 19th Century has generated since! lol
thEBOrdeSTpaNDA 2 years ago
I didn't realise it was a ouija (weird word btw) board, I thought it was for teaching kids the alphabet lol
Amy Stone-Chandler 2 years ago
Btw(sorry) it may not be in YOUR house that it became haunted. Least you know if Paranormal stuff begins, this is the likely culprit
Amy Stone-Chandler 2 years ago
Brilliant. I keep telling my kids If they give me a grave/grave stone when I die, I want it to be a spirit board!
Alexis Bleu 2 years ago
I have a t-shirt with the ouija board and I get all kinds of odd looks.
Julian Scherner 2 years ago
The only demons I'm afraid of are those summoned by chili beans few hours afterwards. Those can be quite lethal and there is no known defense against them.
Alessa Gillespie 2 years ago
I've never used a Spirit Board but I love the aesthetic and that it represents a way of communicating with the other side. I would have loved this!
Berdarien Brown 2 years ago
I'd have to ask it "do you want to come home with me" then it can answer "yes" or "no". This is why no one ever comes home with me. Pesky choices. I need to have more ambiguity in the answers.
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
Not superstitious or anything but I wouldn’t want that in my house.
jolie laide 2 years ago
This is cool! I've always loved Ouija boards and have owned a couple over the years. Now all you need is a matching wooden planchette and you're good to go. ;)
Freddie Torsten 2 years ago
Did you know that the quija bourd is named after the French and German words for yes (qui and ja)? :)
Rachel Smith 2 years ago
Idk why everyone believes in ghosts and are so freaked out about ouija boards. Am I the only person in the world who doesn't believe in ghosts? Please don't tell me you're ghost stories idc 😑
Put Sully 2 years ago
I thought it's something educating for kids they can learn alphabets & number, & learn to respond yes/no/good bye 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Rabbit-Of-ill-Portent️ she/her 2 years ago
I promised my mom to never ever play with a Ouija board HOWEVER this is just too freaking cool. I love it!
Niall Mac Iomera 2 years ago
Well, no one is summoning demons anywhere. Because that's not a thing you can do.
#7
I Found This Beautiful Royal Sealy Teacup
It has a bit of what looks like glue on the plate and side of cup. But other than that, beautiful! I can’t wait to drink out of it. (I know it probably has lead. I don’t care)
#8
Look What I Got Today. I Have Wanted A Vanity Like This Since I Was About 12
Ranger Kanootsen 2 years ago
It's wonderful! I can see why you'd want it. I want one now too!!
#9
I Recently Found 4 Sketches By Norman Bridwell Author Of Clifford The Big Red Dog
They are approximately 30 x 19 inches, they were laminated when I found them. They were given to a school after he did a talk there
Inflation price hikes are leaving many customers questioning, why pay full when there are racks and racks of steals and deals at second-hand stores?
"A lot of ladies are coming in to sell for that quick cash, or they're even shopping. All of our prices are 50-90% below retail of the big box stores so they can get a really, really good deal," Buller added.
#10
1930’s Windsor Gas Oven
#11
Here I Am In My Backyard In Last Saturday's Work Ensem, Which Is Basically A Dress (With A Full Petticoat Underneath) Over A Skirt
The vintage parts are the thrifted hat and gloves. All other parts (except for the skirt) were also thrifted, as was Kalmah's hat
#12
Banana Holder
#13
I Acquired This Ladies Art Deco Dresser Set And Think It’s Absolutely Fabulous
But it's not just the physical stores where people can make an extra buck. An average American has 36 unwanted items in their homes, worth $3,675, that they could turn into cash, according to a 2021 report by online marketplace eBay.
The document took a look at what motivated its sellers of secondhand products over the past year, and learned that a majority of sellers who were new to eBay said they began selling pre-owned goods to simply make some cash.
#14
I Now Have A Stone Apple To Go With The Stone Watermelon Slice And Stone Egg. Don’t Ask What I’m Doing With My Life, I Have No Idea
#15
Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s Whimsical Starburst Ruby And Diamond Faux Costume Brooch In Immaculate Condition 3.99...
#16
Omg I’m So Excited About Today’s Purchase
#17
Maybe Not The Most Practical Purchase Ever, But Saw The Giraffe In Goodwill Today And Couldn't Stop Thinking About Him
The report reflects that the pandemic caused more people to buy and sell on its platform. Fourth-quarter revenue in 2020 was up 28% and gross merchandise volume - the value of the goods sold on the platform - was up 21%. For the full year, revenue was up 19% and gross merchandise volume was up 17%, to over $100 billion.
#18
I Got This For $10!
Fester Sixonesixonethree 2 years ago
These were ubiquitous among all my aunts and uncles homes.
#19
Found This Beauty Literally On The Side Of The Road In A Pile Of Free Stuff
#20
I Have A Love Hate Relationship With This Lamp
Ranger Kanootsen 2 years ago
I have a love-love relationship with that lamp. I think it's wicked awesome!!
#21
Cleaned And Organized This Vintage Sewing Kit! I Paid $5 For This And Contents At The Salvation Army!
While sellers said they need to make money, buyers were spending freely on collectible sneakers, luxury watches, and trading cards.
eBay, said trading card sales increased by 142% in 2020, with 4 million more cards sold than in 2019.
#22
This 8 By 10 Photograph Was In A Vintage Dresser I Purchased
ShareMusic 2 years ago
I do genealogy and I always feel sad by vintage photos with unidentified people. How could anyone throw out family photos? Or not label them for future generations?
#23
My Find While Cleaning Out My Boyfriend's Parent's House!!
#24
A Vintage Quilt My Grandmother Made In The 60s
#25
A Book With A Bullet Hole
Published 1896. This is one of the coolest things I've ever found. Not only is it a trove of lost music and poems, it's well traveled, I found it in a dump of a thrift store in Hollywood, and I'm not the only one who has found it interesting. It has many inscriptions one states it was a gift from some store owner to her writer friend and she got it from TX which had traveled from South Carolina. (See below.) And stranger still? There is a freaking bullet hole in it! (The bullet is gone btw.) But why?! I wish I knew. Was it in someone's pocket? At a saloon? In someone's library? Why the bullet hole? Why?!
Edit: I'm so glad you all find this as interesting and charming as I do! I've added more photos for you all to enjoy! Also turns out there was a Sadiee Gollithan who lived in Nashville around that time. What an odd yet cool name.
Ranger Kanootsen 2 years ago
Every object has a story behind it, but I bet that book has the most exciting story of them all!
"When times are tough, people have told us that they go back to the things that make them happy, and oftentimes that’s a passion - collecting things like comic books or trading cards - things that bring people joy,” Bradford Shellhammer, vice president of buyer experience at eBay, said.
So I guess we can, in fact, live on just bread and games.
#26
What A Find Today …early 50’s Bakelite Canister Salt Box And Spice Rack
Ranger Kanootsen 2 years ago
Gorgeous! This is a great find! I would have bought them for sure
#27
Remember The Scrubby Frog
#28
My Vintage Thrifted Living Room
#29
I Have Been Looking For A House Hippo Since I First Heard The Term In This Group
Today I found her! She’s 3” long, hand painted and vintage. Artists name is signed on bottom- Basil Matthews. There are several articles on House Hippos - I thought they brought good luck. And I’m sticking with the Good Luck theory
Pippaisbisexual 2 years ago
I never knew about a house hippo I’ll be sure to look out for one 🥰
#30
Scored This For $20. The Fan Blows Like A Category 5 Hurricane When I Get It Goin
#31
Weird, For Sure!
#32
Curious Kitty Sweet Honest Cologne By Avon. Found At My Favorite Little Boutique
#33
The Lamp Shade Was My Late Mother's Waited Till I Found The Perfect Lamp For It.
#34
$5 Flea Market Find Near Taylor, Mi, It's So Fabulous I Had To Have It!
#35
I Hope This Is The Right Place To Share: Alice In Wonderland Fans Will Enjoy These
I purchased, or should I say convinced my mom to purchase these whimsical earrings for me in the early nineties. They are polymer clay and marionette.
Ranger Kanootsen 2 years ago
I really love these! They're oddly sinister but cute at the same time!
#36
Saw This At A Habitat For Humanity The Other Day. I Sat In It. It’s Still Calling Me. My Husband Didn’t Like It But I Think It Can Sit On The Back Porch Until Winter. Found In Anderson, Sc.
#37
Picked This Up At A Flea Market This Morning. Not Sure How Old It Is… But I Love It
#38
Ladies And Gentlemen, Behold My Find Today… (Ignore The Little Shop Of Horrors Inside) $65 In Everett, Wa
#39
Found A House Hippo At The Farmers Market Today!
I think I’ll name him Henry, I guess it could be Henrietta. Anyone care to gender my house hippo???
I love that it’s in a sexy pose!
John Topper 2 years ago
I feel like it's got a "Henry" vibe. Henry has been married since just after high school and has six kids. He is all out of eff's to give about looking good, but LOVES to embarrass his kids. This is him at the beach. Kids are right there and people are staring.
#40
So Wish I Could Bring This Home And Throw A Groovy Cocktail Party! But For $1,700 It’s Still In The Shop
#41
I Bought This Lamp A Number Of Years Ago. It's Been In Storage For A While Until I Can Find The Appropriate Shade
Now the two are married for life of course it was a thrift shop buy I can't remember the price but you know me I'm thrifty
#42
I Pet Sat For My Daughter/Son In Law While They Had My Grandaughter At Cincinnati Children's Hospital For Scheduled Appointments For A Little Over A Week
When they got back today, my daughter handed me the best gift! A Fiona House Hippo!!! I've been watching and hadn't found a house hippo yet, and this one is perfect
#43
Look What I Got Today!
#44
Banana Hat!!! Less Then A Dollar Find Today At A Thrift Store
#45
I Found 2 Bags Of 'Spreaders' - Those Little Decorative Knives Used To Spread Cheese. There Were S Total Of 113! Here's Just An Example Of Them
#46
Fun Stuff From Mom's Collection
#47
Thought You Guys Would Appreciate This
#48
My Mom Found Me This Vintage Madame Alexander Doll Today At Goodwill! It Is Jo From Little Women, One Of My Favorite Characters Ever. I Love It So Much!
#49
Weird Doll Found In Michigan Goodwill Left It There
John Topper 2 years ago
The next person took it home. Their posetions were donated to goodwill after their untimely demise and the cycle continues.
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Lisa H 2 years ago
Any goth kids on here may appreciate the fact that I found (and purchased) a pair of Demonia 5" heals for $10 at Goodwill some years back. They're such a dark shade of purple that they're almost black. I seldom wear them since I don't wear heals much anyway, but they are mine forever! For those that don't know, Demonia is EXPENSIVE. The heals I found probably originally cost somewhere around $150-$200.
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Wow, talk about a score! I was goth way back in the late 80’s early 90’s and I would have died to have those! Would have gone great with a lot of my weird Victorian fashions. Lol
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Ruth Hempsey 2 years ago
Some real treasures. I dont go thrifting, agoraphobic and immuno-compromised, but I love beautiful old things. This was a very enjoyable browse. Thumbs up. 👍
Glitterati 2 years ago
I love thrifting more than life itself. I like quirky vintage antique things but I also like really nice clothes without having to pay for them. Best value finds recently were a currently retailing at $600 Arcteryx coat for $50, a genuine Tory Burch tote for $6 and an Acubra hat in a pile of junk on the side of the road that fits me perfectly.
RK Barbo 2 years ago
Right? Like when I found two brand new Ralph Lauren polos for $12.50 or a brand new Columbia coat for $10!! I also got a really nice Kitchen Aid crock pot for $6. And that was half off. The clerk was bummed cause he wanted to buy it and was hoping someone wouldn't see it. SUCKAH!!
Load More Replies... Octavia Hansen 2 years ago
If you EVER get the chance -- go to thrift & 2nd hand stores in LAS VEGAS! Between hotels going out of business and people moving there then tossing stuff it's like shopping in a CIRCUS! Clothing from old shows, every place has ICE SKATES (in the desert?) and huge amount of cold weather stuff they didn't know they would NEVER use -- boots, hats, coats. Better than any souvenir stand!
Jessica Cifelli 2 years ago
If this list has taught me anything, it's that I must be on the lookout for a house hippo
Mary Bridget 2 years ago
This weekend, Our Lady of Fatima big flea market, it's a tradition in my area. They had their last donation day on Saturday before the sale and I got to look at what they have so far and I'm telling you that place is packed!!! This article is getting me excited this event.
Zaza Zooey 2 years ago
One man's trash...I was once strolling down the street when someone threw out 2 Eames Era bubble lamps. They were yellowed (as most vintage ones are) but otherwise in perfect condition. They cleaned up nicely with a magic eraser and some vinegar. Best find to date!
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
I guessed as much. I think I've seen a picture of a toy store once, where they had those things.
Amy Broderick 2 years ago
Found this at Goodwill in Gig Harbor, WA 8 years ago. It wasn't $35 cute, but it was definitely worth a photo to send to my brother to tell this this is what he was getting for xmas that year. IMG_4769-6...b17fb7.jpg 
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
I don’t go to thrift stores usually other than to donate but my husband has found stereo equipment he can resell for good money. We’ve also found such neat stuff at auctions.
alex cosgrove 2 years ago
I love find discarded furniture and giving it a unique new life. Check out rae_reamingined for fun flips :)
Lisa H 2 years ago
Any goth kids on here may appreciate the fact that I found (and purchased) a pair of Demonia 5" heals for $10 at Goodwill some years back. They're such a dark shade of purple that they're almost black. I seldom wear them since I don't wear heals much anyway, but they are mine forever! For those that don't know, Demonia is EXPENSIVE. The heals I found probably originally cost somewhere around $150-$200.
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Wow, talk about a score! I was goth way back in the late 80’s early 90’s and I would have died to have those! Would have gone great with a lot of my weird Victorian fashions. Lol
Load More Replies... Ruth Hempsey 2 years ago
Some real treasures. I dont go thrifting, agoraphobic and immuno-compromised, but I love beautiful old things. This was a very enjoyable browse. Thumbs up. 👍
Glitterati 2 years ago
I love thrifting more than life itself. I like quirky vintage antique things but I also like really nice clothes without having to pay for them. Best value finds recently were a currently retailing at $600 Arcteryx coat for $50, a genuine Tory Burch tote for $6 and an Acubra hat in a pile of junk on the side of the road that fits me perfectly.
RK Barbo 2 years ago
Right? Like when I found two brand new Ralph Lauren polos for $12.50 or a brand new Columbia coat for $10!! I also got a really nice Kitchen Aid crock pot for $6. And that was half off. The clerk was bummed cause he wanted to buy it and was hoping someone wouldn't see it. SUCKAH!!
Load More Replies... Octavia Hansen 2 years ago
If you EVER get the chance -- go to thrift & 2nd hand stores in LAS VEGAS! Between hotels going out of business and people moving there then tossing stuff it's like shopping in a CIRCUS! Clothing from old shows, every place has ICE SKATES (in the desert?) and huge amount of cold weather stuff they didn't know they would NEVER use -- boots, hats, coats. Better than any souvenir stand!
Jessica Cifelli 2 years ago
If this list has taught me anything, it's that I must be on the lookout for a house hippo
Mary Bridget 2 years ago
This weekend, Our Lady of Fatima big flea market, it's a tradition in my area. They had their last donation day on Saturday before the sale and I got to look at what they have so far and I'm telling you that place is packed!!! This article is getting me excited this event.
Zaza Zooey 2 years ago
One man's trash...I was once strolling down the street when someone threw out 2 Eames Era bubble lamps. They were yellowed (as most vintage ones are) but otherwise in perfect condition. They cleaned up nicely with a magic eraser and some vinegar. Best find to date!
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
I guessed as much. I think I've seen a picture of a toy store once, where they had those things.
Amy Broderick 2 years ago
Found this at Goodwill in Gig Harbor, WA 8 years ago. It wasn't $35 cute, but it was definitely worth a photo to send to my brother to tell this this is what he was getting for xmas that year. IMG_4769-6...b17fb7.jpg
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
I don’t go to thrift stores usually other than to donate but my husband has found stereo equipment he can resell for good money. We’ve also found such neat stuff at auctions.
alex cosgrove 2 years ago
I love find discarded furniture and giving it a unique new life. Check out rae_reamingined for fun flips :)
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