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People Are Sharing The Weirdest And Coolest Things They’ve Scored While Thrifting (New Pics)
Do you remember the thrill of accidentally finding a $5 note on the floor? Or discovering a bargain so good that you just had to go for it? While thrift shopping is a bit different, the feeling of ecstatic joy when stumbling into a jackpot - whether it's a beat-up fiberglass carousel horse or vintage Sue Wong dress (score!) - is one and the same.
Exploring thrift stores, garage sales, and secondhand shops can be an exciting expedition. The feeling of stumbling upon unexpected gems is unmatched. And that's why Americans reportedly host from 6.5 to 9 million garage sales each year. Which only explains why it's inevitable that some curious-looking or downright wild items go from one household to another, giving us the pleasure of gathering the weirdest thrift finds on the "Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds That Just Need To Be Shared" community.
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#1
I Have Wanted A Lenox Spice Village For 3 Or 4 Years Now But The Online Prices Skyrocketed So I Held Hope I'd Stumble Upon A Set At A Thrift Store One Day
But one popped up on my local FB marketplace this week. There was a lady with the set and no listed price so I reached out on the longest shot ever and was like hey I have wanted a spice village forever, by any chance would you be interested in a trade or partial trade for some of my art? TOTALLY expecting to be shot down but to my shock she said yes and we did a *straight trade with no money* and I am still in shock that she agreed and this went down and my dream village is now minneeeee. Other artists will truly get it - sometimes it feels like nobody sees the value in you and what you do. But she was so into all of it and was also so happy I was going to use it and not resell it.
Meep-Meep 2 years ago
These are all great guesses lmao. Hi guys, I'm Sage! :)
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Danish Susanne 2 years ago
I never even heard about these before, but after looking at your picture I certainly understand why you wished for a set. It is lovely, and your story is lovely too. Congratulations.
Griselle Lugo 2 years ago
OMG! I have on of these in mint condition!! I still show it in my kitchen.
Thrift shopping, or second-hand shopping, has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Well, actually, for many reasons. Not only is it a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to fast fashion, but it can also be a thrilling and rewarding experience. It’s exciting to sift through racks and racks of clothes, dusty miniatures, and colorful accessories, not knowing what hidden gems you might stumble upon. It might be a $2 china or someone's discarded trophy. Nonetheless, each item already has history and it's a thrill to give it the new home that it deserves.
More importantly, buying second-hand clothes reduces the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills, which is a big win for the environment. And the good news is: it's giving fast fashion a good fight. Just in 2019, it is reported, secondhand clothing expanded 21 times faster than conventional apparel retail did. As consumers become more and more aware of the negative environmental impact of fast fashion, many are turning to second-hand shopping as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. And we couldn't be happier for it.
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#2
Some People Inherit Jewelry - Others, Ginormous Sofas!
In 1958, my grandparents moved into a beautiful, new mid-century modern home. To make the best use of the cavernous great room, my grandfather designed this gorgeous sofa with matching tables and three stools. If you look under the table on the right, you can just see one of the stools. When the time came to pass it along, I was the only one with a just-barely-large enough living room!
Isaac Nemo 2 years ago
That's really unique, without having that "But WHY..." factor! Kind of timeless and classic, kind of modern, grandpa knew what the heck he was doing!
Guido Diegoli 2 years ago
This is superb! The real mean of design: functionality and beauty. Kudos. I'd love that piece.
A B C the Third 2 years ago
Uhm... if OP's grandfather designed this and OP inherited it... how does this fit a "things people scored while thrifting" list? Is this again one of those not-so-rare occasions where BP authors simply forgot which list they're composing?
Sarah Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
The group from which these posts are sourced allows any secondhand items to be shared. Thrifted, inherited, purchased at a yard sale, etc.
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While we're all about those bargains, the thing we love the most about thrift shopping, especially garage sales and flea markets, is that it offers a chance to find unique and one-of-a-kind items that you didn't know you need in your life. That beautiful $5 Turkish tea set you spotted in a flea market? You might have a perfectly fine teapot you inherited from your ancestors. But this is from Turkey of all places, and just take a look at all those pearls! Who could say no to this for the price of two Pringles cans?
Another great thing about hunting for those second-hand gems is the affordability of items. Shoppers can find high-quality pieces at a fraction of the original price, allowing them to stretch their budget further. According to a report by CouponFollow, a company that tracks coupon codes from online merchants to help consumers save money, thrift store shoppers "save nearly $150 a month, or $1,760 a year, on average." That's quite a bargain!
#3
I Found This Sue Wong Dress At An Antique Store In Hagerstown, Md Last Month
Not exactly antique, but definitely vintage. My eldest child fell head over heels for it. Her dad and I decided to buy it for her birthday, when she noticed it was gone from the shop she was so sad but said she was glad someone would get to love it instead of it wasting away on display. She had no idea that someone was going to be her.
I fixed up the minor repairs that it needed on the centrepiece before giving it to her. Her reaction was worth every bead re-stranded.
ZombieGirl 2 years ago
I know! It made her even more deserving of the dress :)
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freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
aww we did that to my mom with this cute little chaise lounge a few years ago, she was sad when it was bought but she got it for christmas a week later
#4
My Late Mother Bought These At An Estate Sale In California And Then She Gifted It To Me. She Wasn’t Sure It Had Any “Value” But They Made Her Happy, So They Are Valuable To Me
Joey Marlin 2 years ago
If they are by E H Shepard... the signature on the left looks similar, less so the right though I am no expert and it did vary.
Ren Karlej 2 years ago
Yes, it is. It is a much copied style though. As Joey Marlin has written the original artist was E H Shepard. E H Shepard's name is on these but hard to tell if that is the true signature or not. The signatures don't match between the two pictures. If originals, worth a lot. However, as I said, there are a lot of copies. Worth getting them checked.
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Epona 2 years ago
Classic Winnie the Pooh! I cannot watch the Canadian Heritage Minute about Winnie the Bear (the real bear that belonged to a Canadian soldier from Winnipeg, hence the name of the bear) without crying. I cry at lots of things though, not just Canadian Heritage Minutes. I'm a sappy person. *Can you tell I'm Canadian?*
Emmy Dumont 2 years ago
Also Canadian Tire's Christmas commercials. Every damn year!
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Lauren S 2 years ago
I love the rawness (if that’s a word) and the implied movement in the overlapping lines. Even if it wasn’t Winnie the Pooh I’d still love them. Just such a beautiful depiction of childhood.
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Frances Pitchounetta 2 years ago
Keep it! Even if they are originals and therefore $$$, it's better to keep something that made your late mother so happy 🥰
Carrie Laughs 2 years ago
I don't disagree but if they are originals by E H Shepard they could be worth 10s of thousands each.
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#5
This Weekend Fleemarket Find
Fat Harry 2 years ago
I remember these! I was so jealous of a friend who had one in their bedroom.
ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 2 years ago
I guarantee that I have had more cokes than that person, yet I do not have this.
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Let's not forget about the affordability of second-hand shopping. Thrift stores offer clothing, accessories, and home goods at prices that won't break the bank. You can refresh your wardrobe without having to spend a fortune - just take a look at that vintage Sue Wong dress - and you can feel good about doing it sustainably.
#6
A Weird And Amazing Secondhand Find
My dad passed away when I was 7. He left me most of what he had, but it wasn’t much even still. My favorite part of what he left me was his record collection. I didn’t have a turntable as a kid so I never got to listen to his prized vinyl. Unfortunately, when I was 21, someone stole all of his records from me. My heart was broken.
Fast forward 7 years, I finally get a turntable to play vinyl and start building up my own collection. My boyfriend and I go to vintage stock to look for different cards and to scope out the used records sometimes. One day recently we decided to go again. I’m flipping through the records and I see something written on the front of an album cover but it doesn’t click. I literally thought, “surely not.” And I kept moving. 3 flips later, I see another. And clear as day I read it. My dad’s name, Steve Norton. He wrote at least his last name on every record he owned, if not first and last. I immediately burst into tears and ran to find my boyfriend.
He helped me search through every record on the shelves. The only two we found were the originals I came across. But now, like I always dreamed as a kid, I get to listen to my dad’s records. What are the odds?
Cold Eagle 2 years ago
Maybe the could post a request for any with that name in the same handwriting on a forum with fans. Hopefully that would get a whole army of collectors keeping an eye out. Even one more would be awesome.
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
I hope that all of those records from your dear Dad come back to you and KARMA gets the thief/thieves.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
Great stuff, hope you find them all! I do know the feeling. My parents' band released one album in the 1970s (nominated for a Juno Award, woohoo) and I well remember them being sold out of the trunk of our station wagon after gigs. People lining up in a Holiday Inn parking lot with 5 dollar bills clutched in their hands. The albums were handed around to each member of the band as they signed with their own thing. One of the guys used to draw a little kangaroo next to his name (he and my Mum were Aussies). Fast forward about 20 years and, lo and behold, there's the album in my local used record store (Vinyl Museum, that place was so awesome) on sale for a whopping 10 bucks. I took it up to the counter and asked why the high price (the average was 5 bucks). He flipped it over and there were all those beautiful and memorable signatures. The whole thing was addressed to Howard. Well, it's all mine now, Howard! ;-) I had to hold in a little tear, it was such a delightful surprise to find.
#7
I Couldn’t Resist This Black Velvet Painting Of My Cat Phillip I Found While Thrifting Today
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet Philip who approves of your purchase of the painting of him 😻💖
#8
The Best $2.99 I've Spent In A While. Someone Made This, And Sadly It Found Its Way To Goodwill. But It Found Its Way Into My Hands, And I Love It!
But thrifting is not only about getting, it's also about giving. Garage sales offer a unique shopping and selling experience that can't be found in traditional retail stores. Sure, it's great for finding amazing deals on items that would cost a fortune in a regular store. But garage sales aren't just about shopping: they're also a chance to connect with your community and get a glimpse into the lives of your neighbors. Even if you didn't manage to drop the price down by the good ol' negotiation, you most likely had a few good laughs about it.
#9
Found On Marketplace! So Very Unique
Robert T 2 years ago
[pedant_mode=on] It's either unique or it's not. You can't quantify it with "very". It may very rare or very unsual, but not very unique. [pedant_mode=off]
Wandy101 2 years ago
Uhhh Robert.....did you just say "it may very rare?" Did you mean to say it may be very rare?
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#10
My First Wonderful Find Of The Year. Found This Little Beautiful Turkish Set For $5 At A Garage Sale
Greenmantle 2 years ago
So clever- the leaves rise to the top or stay at the bottom, and the Brew is poured from the middle
#11
I Found This At Savers For 13 Dollars Today! I Don’t Know Much About It But I Thought It Was Pretty Cool
aartdesigns 2 years ago
too bad about the paint job. That would be a chore to re-finish with a stain. Still, nice find.
Andrea Delden 2 years ago
This would be even more beautiful stripped and finished with a natural stain or just bees wax.
Buying unnecessary knick-knacks for an irresistible price is actually one of the pitfalls of thrift shopping, we are told. "It's too easy to get caught up in buying random things and having no place for them because they are 'cheap'," Jennifer Rizzo, the author of Jennifer Rizzo Home + Studio blog and avid thrifter, told Bored Panda via email. One pro-tactic that usually helps Jennifer to seal the deal (or realize that it's a pass), is a "sniff test."
"I always do a 'sniff test', especially on furniture and soft goods (and anything that really can't be washed well). Anything with off-odor, musty smells, etc., is a no-go," Rizzo explained. "Even though thrifting can have lots of fun finds and discoveries, it's important to remember these did come out of other people's homes and basements." You don't want this to happen to you, do you? Jennifer also tells us to be extra cautious when buying vintage dishware or painted items because "regulations for lead and other heavy metals" have changed quite a lot throughout the decades.
#12
I Finally Have Something To Share. This Awesome Cross Stitch In A Corner Frame! Yard Sale Score For $1
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
a corner frame, never see this before, love the idea ! (and the beautifull cross)
ace pirates 4 the win 2 years ago
No way! My family and I were just visiting some old family friends in Utah last week and they had the same piece with the penguins
Mary Ballard-Johansson 2 years ago
I made a cross stitch almost exactly like that and lost it in the divorce. Hmmm.
#13
The Wonderful Game Of Oz (C. 1921) Here Is Something Weird And Wonderful: The First Board Game Related To The World Of Oz That Predates The Film By Nearly 20 Years!
It took me over a decade to put a full set together. From my search, I’ve ended up with two different variants. I found the first board (pictured open) at an antique mall around 2008. It was shoved in the back of a display case filled with vintage toys. About 10 years later I found the pewter character tokens inside an Oz trinket box I bought at a festival. Just last year, I snagged the dice, shaker cup, and rules from a fellow collector in a Facebook group. This set originally came boxed. The box is the only piece I’m missing.
Shortly before I found the accessories that matched my earlier version of the board, I bought a later variant of the game just to get the rule book. With it I got the wooden colored tokens and the board variant that features the artwork from the box glued onto the back of the board. This particular version of the game was released during the Great Depression. To save money, Parker Bros. did away with the box and simply sold the board with the atwork on the outside and all the other pieces in a paper bag. The rule book for this edition was also printed in black and white instead of color.
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
The title is misleading. Yes there is the Wizard of Oz film from 1939 that we all know about, but there were silent versions made in 1910
Rebecca O’Donnell 2 years ago
I don’t think a lot of us know about the silent versions, Tucker. TIL
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Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
The game looks as though it's based on the book, not any of the movies.
Riccola Tesla 2 years ago
Fun fact, the wizard of Oz was a box office bomb until CBS bought the rights to fill up air time. A few Saturday evening showings and the film as we know it became a worldwide sensation. Not in the theatres, but in American living rooms.
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
There were 14 Oz books written by L. Frank Baum. The first was published in 1900.
David 2 years ago
Those books to the left give me bittersweet memories. I used to own them. Or more accurately my mother did and I got read to from them at nap time. They disappeared during a divorce and we didn't realize until later. I'm sure they were not first editions but they were the super old ones from I think 40s when my mom was a little girl. It's not so much the value but the good memories. Though i do still have other 40s books I got read to me as a child.
#14
Just Got Home And Had To Share This Wonderful And Beautiful Crown I Found Today At St..vinnies In Albany, Oregon
3 Trash Pandas in a Trenchcoat 2 years ago
For those of you wondering, you can get this on Amazon! This is the same crown we used for the wedding scene in the school musical this year
aartdesigns 2 years ago
Oooo. Sparkly. Does the metal structure seem to be a good quality, dense... or is it light-weight and cheesy? Seems light a very nice piece.
Jennifer, who has been thrift shopping for over 12 years, since she was a teen, says "It has changed a lot over the years." Back then, she would score things like a full-size loft bed with a desk ("The look on my parent's face was so funny!") or a vintage bus bench sign from 1909 ("one of my favorite items to this day"). No surprise, then, that "80% of her home is decorated in thrift, vintage or second-hand items," some of which she brought back to life herself.
#15
Finally Remembered To Post This Amazing Find From A Community Garage Sale Last Year
It’s a hand blown glass jellyfish lamp by artist Joel Bloomberg. I originally passed it up like a CRAZY PERSON but I went back at the end of the sale and it was still available so it was meant to be!
#16
Rotating Hardware Cabinet From 1904. Looking For A Good Home At Henley’s In Concord, Ca
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
Imagine how good this would look restored and filled with all my art supplies!
Isaac Nemo 2 years ago
Right?! Did a double-take at the location to be sure it was too far, lol.
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David 2 years ago
$2500 seems expensive (it is) but it might be a fair price. I have a department store sewing thread display case from the late 1800s. Has been in our family a long time. Out of curiosity I recently looked it up (mostly to try to date it) and was surprised to find a few of the same model selling for $3-4K. Also one for 5K but I feel like that one was over priced. The others were actually selling at those prices. I was kind of jaw dropped.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I was wondering how they were meant to work too. There's no way they're regular drawers unless that cabinet is a tardis.
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A P 2 years ago
That's on the lower end for these. They regularly sell for anywhere from 2k to almost 5k. Definitely way out of my price range though.
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#17
Not Weird, But Certainly Wonderful!!! I Found These 2 Beautiful Stained Glass Pieces At Goodwill For $35 Each! I Nearly Died When I Turned The Corner And Saw Them!
aartdesigns 2 years ago
Quite nice. It is so unfortunate (on a separate note. The $70 seemed just about as high as it could go, but still a good buy) how GW and other such places have hiked up their prices. Seems like a lot, if not most, of their items are equal to or higher than what they cost originally. Just a crime!
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Actually, that price is quite reasonable. I'm a nut for stained glass and shop it constantly, these pieces would likely start over $100 per piece (US) on CL, probably nearer to $150 per piece in a shop.
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Joelle Jansen 2 years ago
You can always hang them at a sunny spot and watch the sunlight come through
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But then things started to change. "Due to the interest in decorating with vintage and flea market decor, it's actually harder to find original pieces and there are a ton of 'new vintage' reproductions knock-offs out there." This is, unfortunately, a sentiment shared by many thrifters. Just take a look at the plethora of articles helping people to see which piece of vintage furniture is a real deal.
#18
First Time Posting.. Found This At A Local Thrift Store For $6.00! The Whole Inner Lining Is A Blue And White Pan Am Logo And It Even Had The Hanging Pan Am Tag. My Absolute Favorite Thing Ever
Christoph Pipoli 2 years ago
Probably not original. Urban Outfitters used to make them back in the early 2000's.
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wordsupfool 2 years ago
Not to burst your bubble, but these are replicas. Common in aviation gift shops. Still cool, though!
David Martin 2 years ago
Love the bag, but can we also address that awesome Halloween pupper tablecloth a moment? THAT has me jealous of you
Christoph Pipoli 2 years ago
Probably not original. Urban Outfitters used to make them back in the early 2000's.
Kitty Divine 2 years ago
I have a vintage wicker?straw? round hatbox from Hawaiian airlines with the tag still on... love these old airline finds...
Bill Marsano 2 years ago
Probably a replica. These were popular about a decade ago, but not made by PanAm/.
Vera Diblikova 2 years ago
These are most envied bags in 60ies, Swissair, Air France, KLM - we can´t imagine to flight - there was Iron Curtain, no way to go outlands, only for VIP. Our contry was small for flights and it was only for VIPs. In 68. were a lot of fugitives from Czechoslovakia, but is a no-return way.
#19
I Am A Librarian So I Encounter Fun Patrons And Items All Of The Time
I inherited a new work cabinet when I switched branches and we found this cleaning out the junk drawer. No one knows which predecessor left it but I like to imagine that it’s the same beautiful soul who also left Jeff and that we would be friends
Persephone 2 years ago
Omg... I have a 3 piece chicken dinner from 30+ years ago. It's in a wooden box with a hinge tho. Gift from my goofy uncle!
Epona 2 years ago
It took me a few minutes. I was distracted by Jeff, because obviously
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I Gasped When I Saw This Lamp At A Goodwill In Coral Springs Florida. And Only $10! I Grabbed It While Giggling And Ran. I Love Lamp
Lauren S 2 years ago
“I love lamp.” Is the part that gets me. “I’m Ron Burgandy?” “Dang it! Who typed a question mark!?”
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As a seasoned thrifter, however, Jennifer explains it's not always easy to spot the hidden gems lurking in the depths of the store. Some of the most interesting finds can be tucked away in the back of the shelves, just waiting to be dug up. "Don't overlook things that are tucked in the back of the shelves," she advised.
#21
My Boyfriend Is Notorious For Coming Home With Random Stuff On The Regular
He was on a job site and saw this beat up fiberglass carousel horse just laying in the yard. He asked the home owner what she was doing with it, and needless to say, she had no plans for it, so it came home with us. It's currently residing in our gazebo, but we intend to patch it up, give it a new leg and then put it in our arcade in the basement.
Gabby M 2 years ago
Doesn't everyone LOL I grew up with a jukebox in the living room. And a huge model railroad setup.
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A P 2 years ago
The basement arcade reminds me of an old roomie I had. He invited us to his coworker's halloween party. The guy had animatronic zombies in his yard. Inside, all around his house were various pinball machines, including the Addams Family. His garage had been converted to an arcade with stuff like Joust, Marble Madness, Wizard Wars, and Adventure. I later learned he literally wrote the book on arcade cabinets. He was also a dev at microprose back in the xcom days. Was a wild random encounter. Dave Ellis is awesome, and if anyone is into collecting arcade cabinets, I strongly recommend his book.
#22
Could Not Walk By This Beauty, It Went Right In My Cart. Thanks Goodwill
Blackheart 2 years ago
That appears to be by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, a Dutch-Belgian artist who passed in 1909,
dgoddesschardonnay 2 years ago
I have that exact print hanging in my bedroom. Looks just like my cat Bubbles
Griselle Lugo 2 years ago
This wonderful artist has her works of art at the Rijksmuseum. Lovely kittens portrayed!
Ginny Swart 2 years ago
I Googled the artist and she was a Dutch painter famous for her cats and other animal paintings. This was a pretty valuable find- her work sells for $3000 upwards - did you realise that?
#23
Found At A Local Thrift Store! He Came Home With Me
Pandapoo 2 years ago
I wouldn’t have guessed wine bottles, but considering the shape of it and that face, I see it now. Lol
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#24
Purchased From An Antique Store Near Me. Brass Unicorn Measuring Cups. Bottoms Have Measurement Markings
#25
Just Got These Amazing Gargoyles Off Facebook Market Place! Super Excited
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
now all that remains is to build the English mansion that goes with it to kill a guest during a stormy night
Erica Knapp 2 years ago
Gargoyles protect you... maybe the guest is bad lol
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I can't see a waterspout, which would make these 'grotesques' rather than gargoyles, still awesome though.
mooshoflove 2 years ago
They're awesome!! .. Remind me of the Gargoyles cartoon, (such a good show!!) -- depending on how heavy they are... Wish they could turn to living at night - even if just to move lol
#26
My Local Thrift Store In Ne Ohio Never Disappoints
I saw this right before closing one night and couldn't get it out of my head. I called right when they opened the next morning and had them put it on hold for Me. Several hours, several sore fingers, and a bazillion q-tips later, he's looking stellar!! I've always stared wistfully whenever people posted their own stained glass lamp finds, and now I can join the club!
Der Kommissar 2 years ago
This is a Tiffany-style leaded glass lamp. A real one would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
#27
I Found This Brass Walnut Rolling Around In A Drawer Of Stuff At A Tiny Antique Shop By Me And Had To Have It, Quick Internet Search Says It’s An Estée Lauder Solid Perfume Locket!
#28
Found These Bat Wing, Wing Tips In A Vintage Thrift Store Today While Prom Dress Shopping With My Daughter. I Wanted Them To Come Home With Me So Bad But I'm Not Sure Where I'd Wear Them
April Pickett 2 years ago
The dust will be impressed. When I read your statement, my first thought was - to wear them around the house - and remember Halloween comes every year.
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pug nose curly tail 2 years ago
Oh I would have had to buy these! Perfect for Hocus Pocus costume! Or...you know, just a Wednesday
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Witchcraft Wednesday why not. Up there with Flamingo Friday
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#29
Just Picked Up This Piece From Facebook Marketplace. The Detail Is Absolutely Stunning!!!
#30
Look At This Couch. She’s A Beauty
Found at Funky Finds in Lemoyn PA
I only bought stickers at the store and my friend bought a carousel horse and the owner wasn’t selling his California raisins even though he had like 50 of them on a shelf. But anyway! I wish I had this couch!
Gabby M 2 years ago
Eddie Murphy as Gumby on SNL ... I'm Gumby Dammit!!! lol
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#31
I Think He’s Meant For Kitchen Sponges But I Haven’t Decided What I Want To Use Him For Yet. My Husband Says He Belongs In Something From Jim Henson
Epona 2 years ago
If you are referring to the 80s cartoon My Pet Monster, I agree!
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The Silly Stellar Jay 2 years ago (edited)
Reminds me of Ludo from the Labyrinth! I vote that you put a monstery succulent plant in it
ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago
Keys and pocket change, or cookies. He looks like a proper Cookie monster.
#32
I Have Been Searching For A Hutch To Display My Collection For Awhile Now
They are usually way too expensive or too far away, but I have finally found one on Facebook marketplace for a good deal! So excited
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Nah. These plants are awesome bc they do that when they need water. They send out a little warning wilt. And they're impossible to over water. You can put their roots in straight water. One of the few plants I can keep alive bc it tells me when it needs water.
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Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
I like that this doesn't look dated. We had a hutch. Oak and cut glass. So 80's! Man. We thought we were high class when we got that. LOL.
Teresa Burress 2 years ago
Wow I love mid century furniture. In Nashville TN it's in demand and how it's expensive
#33
I Found This Beautiful Glass Flask Thrifting. Apparently It’s The Face Of Bacchus 😈 Bacchus Was The Roman God Of Agriculture, Wine And Fertility
stella rossa 2 years ago
Bacchus or Dionysus or in greek Βάκχος was not Roman but the Greek God of wine and fun. Son of Zeus and Semeli.
A B C the Third 2 years ago (edited)
Bacchus is the Roman adaptation of Bakchos/Dionysos, just like, for example, a lot of Christian holidays are adaptations of Pagan festivities. So you're not wrong, but OP isn't either.
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achilles_isn't_dead 2 years ago
Bacchus was actually fertility, not agriculture. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture. But still that is an amazing find!!!! Congrats!
Lesbitarian Lady 2 years ago
Started in Roman days. They drank a toast to Bacchus. Son of the God Jupiter. Bacchus is the God of wine. The grapevines and ivy represent his close associations.
#34
For All Of You Goblin King Fanatics
Stary_cat 2 years ago
Can anyone remember the thing if you do reply and keep going… you remind me of the babe…
April Pickett 2 years ago
I have a picture frame similar to this. I took the old picture out and put a picture of my daughters in it.
#35
My Friend And I Went Thrifting Today. There Were Hundreds Of Statues. Many For Favorite Teachers, Parents, Siblings But This Was Our Favorite
We did both purchase World’s Best Cat statues. Going to use mine for social media posts for the cat rescue I volunteer with!
#36
Found This Really Cool Stool At The Goodwill In Lake City, Fl! Paid $5 For It
A B C the Third 2 years ago
Yeah well, it's wood, of course it's organic. /s
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very nice. make sure to keep it lacquered so the wood does not dry out. Would make a nice plant table for a sunroom or sheltered patio. Just don't let it get wet.
Tuesday's child 2 years ago
I have seen this almost exact sort of thing for 300 at pottery barn, this was such a good find
Bookworm 2 years ago
Yeah, they sell these at the discount furniture/home store I work at, but they're like $150 bucks. $5 is great!
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It's Taken Me 25 Years To Complete My Collection Of Original Wuzzles From The Early 80's
I'd originally had Butter bear when I was around 5 or 6 but she was lost in a move when I turned 18. Once I found her on a second hand site, I set out to find the rest of them at thrift shops, flea markets, and garage sales alike.
The last character I needed showed up on a regular thrift site I'm on about a week ago and I bought him immediately. Today Rhinokey joined Hoppopatmus, Bumblelion, Eleroo, Moosel, and yes, Butterbear.
Kind Edit: A lot of people are asking about the rest of the wuzzles like Koalakeet. The six seen here were the original six wuzzles from the 13 episodes that they aired. The show didn't do as well as Disney wanted and was cancelled after its first run. Re-runs aired on various networks, but the rest of the Wuzzles were only added in as plush toys and in the books, not on TV as part of the original series.
D Destroyers 2 years ago
I thought these were from the late 80's/early 90's as I remember my dad bringing home the whole set at once when they came out and I wasn't born until 85
K H 2 years ago
Same! I had a Rhinokey. Totally had forgotten about it till I saw this.
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#38
Found At A Thrift Store In Leland, NC
I walked away from this several times, but kept going back to it. I couldn’t stop thinking about the person who collected all of these matchbooks, leaving a road map of what appears to be a very fun life in this jar.
There’s old books and newer books, but all are very cool. Someone needed to appreciate this collection and I’m so glad I get to be that person
Jaaawn 2 years ago
Wonder if they've emptied them all out and had a little look. Matchbooks can be surprisingly valuable. I have an unused matchbook from Windows On The World restaurant that was located in one of the twin towers of the old World Trade Center that's worth quite a bit.
Alice Landers 2 years ago
I had a friend back in the 80's did the same thing ! Traveled alot and put them in a large glass jar Great memory
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DiscoqueenJ 2 years ago
When I was a kid in the late 70s, I had a neighbor who was a travel agent. When she would go out of town on excursions, I would water her plants. She had a giant bowl like this of matchbooks from all of her trips. It was so cool!
Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich 2 years ago
I have a large collection of matchbooks that my dad gave me in what looks like an oversized brandy snifter. I love it
#39
Rainbow Brite Boots Spotted In Riverside, Ca At The Galleria Near Mission Inn
#40
Saw This At A Yard Sale Yesterday
Today was discount day I got it for 9 dollars. I am retired and would love to be dancing on the beach. Maybe with bellbottoms and a halter top.
Note yardstick laying at bottom of picture
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
I quite like some of his paintings but he was ridiculed by his peers and critics as they labelled his artwork as “too chocolate box”.
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Kim Charles 2 years ago
One of my favs. They regularly had it in the window if a framing shop and for yers I'd see it and one birthday my mum got a copy framed for me. I was over the moon
Ginny Crouse 2 years ago
My daughter had a copy of this in her place for years. Recently saw one again in a bathroom in a nursing home!
Laura Mitchell 2 years ago
I have a print by the same artist. I don't know the name but it reminds me of a country club dance under the stars.
Faith Jacobs 2 years ago
I love this painting. The only place I've ever seen it was in an examination room at my dentist's office. I would just stare at it every time I went.
The nostalgic charm of second-hand shopping often reminds us of the joy of discovery, similar to unexpected experiences that turn into heartwarming stories.
An interesting narrative of an unexpected twist can be found in the story of a toy company responding to a child's innocent request with generosity and humor, creating a unique connection between wishes and reality.
#41
Found This Little Gem At A Vintage Place In Castlemaine, Victoria , Australia. Unfortunately Could Not Buy It As I Don’t Have Room In My Suitcase To Take It Back Home To Western Australia It’s An Old Metal Lunchbox
Amy Taylor 2 years ago
My old boyfriends dad Ted Van Doorn was the founder of Vandor, the manufacturer
#42
Not Weird But Totally Wonderful. Estate Sale Find. Barely Got It Home In My Hatchback. I Love Card Catalogs. I Have Never Found One In Such Good Shape, With All The Pieces. I Play With Art Glass So This Is Going To Hold Tools And Specific Supplies. If You Have One What Do You Store In It?
aartdesigns 2 years ago
art supplies? Use the label holder to label the contents. Print on card stock
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
i can smell it :) my school bookstore had one, I loved to read the titles of the books .
Seadog 2 years ago
I can see my son storing his marble collection in it. I would say Lego's but it would need file cabinet sized drawers to hold them all. Me? I have a huge teddy bear collection. I can see having various small ones peeking or hanging out of random drawers while 2 or 3 sit or stand on the slide out tables.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
Markers, paints, glitter, crushed glass, odds and ends, bits and bobs. I'm a mixed media artist, I have A LOT of stuff that needs a better organization system.
Cheryl Ramsay 2 years ago
I don't know what I'd store in it but I love old card catalogs. It looks like the one in my Mom's town's library.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
Paper straps for my quilling art. A different color in each drawer with a sample swatch in each brass nameplate.
#43
My Kitchen Window. I Love Vintage Hens-On-A-Nest & Finally Figured The Best Way To Display Them! All Are From Thrift & Antique Stores, From Estate Sales, & Ebay. Included Are Westmorelands, Indiana Glass, Mossers. I Adore Them All But When Forced To Pick A Favorite, It Would Probably Be The Swag Cobalt Blue Westmoreland
Cheryl Ramsay 2 years ago
My grandmother loved these hens on a nest and they look lovely in your window! I have my Mom's collection of small glass birds in my bay window and they reflect the light so wonderfully.
#44
I Saw This Last Sunday At Goodwill And Left It. Afterwards, It Grew On Me So Much That I Return To The Store Today. It Was Meant For Me... Found It And Bought It! John P. O'brien Signed It
#45
I Have A Weakness For Interesting Stuff. Got This From A Free Site. I Thought It Was Leather At First, But Did Some Research And Found Out It’s A Handmade Amadou Mushroom Hat. It’s Made Out Of Fungus, Not Leather, A Bonus For People Who Want A Leather Substitute. Never Thought I Would Be Wearing A Mushroom On My Head Though, Which Makes This Both Weird And Wonderful!
#46
Two Of These Gorgeous Chairs Are In Goodwill In Nanuet, NY For 29.99 Each. I Regret Leaving Them But I Have No Spots For Them In My Home Or At My Store
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
I saw a picture of a Chrysler Building chair and I want one........
#47
About 3&1/2 Years Ago I Let This Banana Sweater Slip Away From Me
Since then I’d peruse any and all blue sweaters in every thrift store I entered, as well as occasionally google it to see if I’d get any hits. I finally found it listed on Mercari, and even better, in a size closer to wha to wear than the OG! Now it’s mine! I must’ve finally atoned to the thrift gods for my faux pas
#48
I Found This While Helping My Mom Go Through Some Stuff Being Thrown Out From Her Neighbors. The Top Is Ceramic And The Bottom Is Cast Iron Coated In Enamel
LadyJaye(she/they) 2 years ago
I love that, and I also adore the Rosie the Riveter coffe mug!!!
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Yes....... Want Mug! I had a Rosie apron, but it died in a terrible fire :'-(
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Today Is Trash Day. My Across The Street Neighbor Was Throwing Out A Baker's Racks So I Let My Other Neighbor Know, She Came Over And Picked It Up
On her way driving back home somebody was throwing out a chair. So she picked that up as well. Sent me a picture. I drove over there and 30 minutes later it was in my SUV on its way to my house! I loved it so much she gifted it to me. It is absolutely fabulous. I love it so much. It was missing one button so I just reconfigured. It's a little bit more pink than the color it shows in the pictures.
#50
Estate Sale Leftover Bought For $20. Not Exactly Weird But Definitely Wonderful! Cleaned Her Up With Orange Oil And She’s A Beauty!
Cathy McGee 2 years ago
I love it, beautiful carving. My real one is currently fading away on me!
#51
I Have Reached The Pinnacle Of Thrift! $2 Lake City Fla
ETA: I got this at the Lighthouse Thrift in Lake City. They are the nicest and very ethical, it's all volunteers and the profit goes to their soup kitchen 🥺.
I'm sure they sold it at that price since they couldn't authenticate it. They knew who she was!! I felt the photo and you can feel a difference in texture where the signature is!! Real or not, I love it and I love Dolly!!!
Best of luck to all of you on your thrifting journeys!!! May the kindness of Dolly be with you.
Kim Landfather 2 years ago
I am definitely NOT a country music fan, but Dolly Parton is the pinnacle of classy ladies.
Greenmantle 2 years ago
What a Legend. Proof that neither age, nor cultural upbringing, nor music style, can prevent one from being a humanitarian
LadyJaye(she/they) 2 years ago
From now on my new way to say goodbye to someone will be "May the kindness of Dolly be with you" Love it!!
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I say we should start a new religion based on Dolly. She's worthy of it. xD
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From My Local Thrift Store I Frequent. I Don't Know Much About It Other Than The Fact It's From England
Greenmantle 2 years ago
"If you drink from a bottle marked POISON, it's bound to disagree with One sooner or later" Alice
aartdesigns 2 years ago
oh my, and such a very large bottle of poison it was... So many questions.
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
Ooh! I have one of these, they were likely used as bottles of poison in places that needed to be clear of rodent infestations. :)
#53
Found On Facebook Marketplace In Charlotte North Carolina For $500
Drove round trip 9.5hrs and 680 miles to get him. 7ft tall, handmade, made of steel & rebar. Roughly 400-500 pounds. Will be going in the front yard and repainted
Rebecca O’Donnell 2 years ago
Love the dragon but did anybody notice the gorgeous house it is standing in front of? ❤️
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
and the ground too! it's absolutely splendid
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Nicole Weymann 2 years ago
He(?) looks like he's trying to explain to his lovely neighbour that his hiccup accidentally fried her cat: "Well, you see, I was having one of Maria's fabulous burritos, and she was ever so generous with the jalapenos..." 😂
#54
So, My Moms Boyfriend And I Have Had A Long Game Of Who Can Find The Weirdest Thing To Give The Other From Thrift Stores. I Believe I May Have Won Forever. It Is The Severed Horse Head Stuffie From The God Father. Found At St Vinnies In Wisconsin. Why Is This A Thing? No Idea. But I Can Not Wait Until I Present It To Him!!!
#55
Acquired An Antique U.s Postal Service Safe At An Estate Sale For $100
We believe it was made in 1883. No idea what it's worth, but man it's cool! Weighs over a ton and even has a bullet hole in the side of it. I wish we knew more about the background of this. Can't find anything online that's similar. Figured this group would appreciate this unique find though!
Paulsible deniability 2 years ago
If you got it with a drink and fries, you would have the combo.
Isaac Nemo 2 years ago
I wish that hadn't taken quite so long to click, lol
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A Pair Of Original Training Skates From 1982. I Don’t Have Kids So Left At Thrifty Shopper
Morris Goodenough 2 years ago
My wife and I found the Rainbow Brite roller skate version of these about a decade ago. We don't have kids either, but we gave them to our nieces and they loved them.
#57
I Left This Initially And Had To Go Back For It Today After Sleeping On It. The Queen Of My House Now Has A Portrait Of Herself To Hang In The Living Room 😊 Found Thrifting In Independence, Mo
#58
Found At My Local Thrift Store In Hanover Pa. Only Cost $1.50
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Yes! Recognized it right away. Fabulous film, haven't seen it in probably 35 years...... shame to have *that* association though....
Load More Replies... Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/6223023-hmmmm-yes-essence-chamberlain-from-the-dark-crysta in case anyone else wants it. xD
#59
My Grandpa’s Very Close Friend Arthur Passed Away A Couple Of Years Ago, And He Left A Lot Of His Belongings To My Grandpa
One weekend, Grandpa asked if I could pop over to Arthur’s house and help to sort his things, and I found a small box of items that belonged to Arthur’s sister, whom he was extremely close with until she passed away years before.
The box had all sorts of gorgeous things in it, and I decided to collect up all of the little round pieces and make them into a piece of art! Most of these small round things were buttons, but there were a handful of other things like badges, pins, coins, and even a mini compass!
I loved how it turned out, and even though I had never met Arthur’s sister, I felt honoured to commemorate her in this way 🥰
Sadly, I have no idea where this has gone now as I moved out of my parents’ place and couldn’t find it, but I’m glad I managed to get a photo!
Cheryl Ramsay 2 years ago
My grandfather collected buttons. When we sold his house, we found two cardboard barrels FULL of buttons. He had sorted all of them and put matching buttons on pieces of cardboard.
Greenmantle 2 years ago
So much more than just the items- each item would've had a story attached
#60
Thrifted Handmade Comforter And 2 Shams For $3! The Stems And Strawberries Are Hand Stitched Appliqués. Ridiculous Amount Of Work! Not My Style, But Did I Move My Bed To Backyard For This Glorious Photo??? Yes I Did!!
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Since I luckily have a fabulous yard, I am jealous of the bed set
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#61
Beginning The Process Of Cleaning Out My Mom’s House After Her Passing In January. I Remember This Cookie Jar Well From My Childhood. I Think Its Next Home Will Be With My 24 Year Old Son
Alison Ford 2 years ago
Check it out under a blacklight, it could be Victorian 'Uranium Glass'
#62
Found This At A Local Thrift Store For $5 And Just Had To Grab It. There Was Just Something About It Caught My Eye (Beautiful Huh)
When I got home and did some research it is a Ralph Lauren Asian Koi Fish porcelain blue and white table lamp 😳❤️.
Edited: thank you all for the amazing comments and loving it like I do. I will be adding a few more posts as I have found other lamps and other fun things. This was my first post.
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Fun fact... he pronounces his name LOR-en (and his given surname is the awesome Lifshitz)
#63
Daughter Found These For Me In A Thrift Store. I’m In Love! They Gave Them To Her For $7.50 😳😳 She Had Sent Me A Pic But Then Left Before I Saw It …. I Said Run Back In Pleeeasse!!
#64
New To The Group! I Have So Many Thrift Finds To Share. Here’s The First
#65
Not Too Long Ago I Posted My Holiday Troll Earrings Thrift Store Find
A fellow member of this group noticed I didn't have a pair for Christmas, and wanted to gift me the pair she had!!! Well here they are!!!
Screaming Pumpkin guts 2 years ago
Im so jealous! I would love to have those in my earring collection
#66
Found Today While Thrifting. Toaster Salt And Pepper Shaker. The Lever Moves And The Slices Are Removable! I Only Paid $3.50 For And It’s So Neat. Banana For Scale
Tom Hardeveld 2 years ago
or the banana is huge. I kinda need a banana for scale for the banana
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I Inherited This Weirdly Wonderful Sculpture From A Friend Of Mine
She bought it as a funny Christmas gift for her husband. The artist is a student we both know. I told her that if he ever stopped appreciating it’s uniqueness, I wanted it. Several years ago, we met for lunch, and she presented me with a box. I instantly knew what it was. “A Pear of Manly Legs” is now mine and graces my office with his presence. No banana so a plastic fork for scale
#68
They Will Absolutely Be Coming Home With Me For 5.99 From The Red, White, And Blue Thrift In Tampa, FL
On my lunch break, killing time, preparing to walk into a local hospital to meet with a few Executives, but if they only knew this is what I was doing beforehand . I clean up real nicely when I need to, but you might be a redneck if
#69
Found This 1974 Monchhichi For 99¢ At A Local Goodwill. I Will Never Top This ! She’s In Great Condition Too! Too Cute
Lynn Morello 2 years ago
I remember having one of these. I was a kid who chewed everything, including this stuffed toy. So sad when mum threw him out.
#70
Omgerd…. Look At This Wee Pig Piggy Bank We Found Tonight While Thrifting! He Is Adorable! Yes He Came Home With Me!!!
#71
Goose Lamp Inherited To Me From My Grandpa That Has No Clue Where It Came From
I know nothing about this lamp besides that i love it. his beak was repaired at one time but he’s still perfect!
Lou Pryde 2 years ago
My stupid brain originally thought you were suggesting names of potential artists lol
Load More Replies... tracy black 2 years ago
bet it was a display for someplace that sold red goose shoes they were so popular when i was a kid when your parents bought you a pair you got a golden goose egg filled with candy and small toys thanks for bringing back a great memory
Maisey Myles 2 years ago
There used to be a Red Goose Shoe brand- maybe that's where it came from
aartdesigns 2 years ago
...erm, ah... try some different bulb shapes. Maybe a candelabra-type. Also various color bulbs...
#72
Found This Little Picture At My Local Thrift Store Several Years Ago. Always Gives Me A Chuckle When I Look At It. Enjoy!!
#73
My Birthday Is Next Month And I Collect Cobalt Blue Glass
My mom scored this soap dish at St. Vinny's in Dayton WA. and gave her to me early for my Bday
It is marked SDD circa 1981 on the bottom
#74
Hello All !!! It's Me... The Girl With The Ex-Wife That Burned All The Handmade Quilts... I Just Wanted To Say Thank You To Dominique Therese For Reaching Out And Sending Me This Absolutely Gorgeous Poinsettia Quilt. Needless To Say, I Sobbed When I Opened The Package And Saw It In Person. Funny Story Is, My Grandma Who Made The Quilts Always Bought Poinsettias For The Altar At Her Church For Christmas So This Quilt Definitely Hits Home. I Absolutely Love To See Strangers Reaching Out To Strangers And Sharing Such Meaningful Gestures. Keep Thrifting And Finding My Fellow Weirdlings (P.s. My One Cat Cerberus Approves)
Sinkvenice 2 years ago
Wait, her ex wife burned all the handmade quilts her grandmother made? That's disgusting.
Jenny Mason 2 years ago
It is genuinely one of the most evil and vindictive things I've read. I don't care how hurt people are when relationships end, this stuff is crossing a line.
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#75
I Love Cats -- I Have Three Live Cats, I Better -- This Is My Collection Of Wonderful Fenton And Mosser Cats. Some Are Thrifted From Goodwill, Others Come From Ebay And Etsy
#76
My Mom Passed Away When I Was 6 And I Found This Graduation Garfield From 1981 That Use To Be Hers!!
#77
Found A Tiffany Style 🐈 Pendant Light At Goodwill In Jax Fl! Did Not Come Home With Us Unfortunately. Priced At $24.99
#78
Thrifting Yesterday And Saw This Incredible Thing! It Seems To Have Once Had Working Lights! It Was Only $17, But Didn't Come Home With Me Because It Was Just Too Big. But So So Cool!
ETA:
1. Our first thought was also DND. My husband DMs a weekly game here at the house. But storing it would be a challenge.
2. It's in Tacoma, WA in the Goodwill on 6th.
3. I think it would have probably just about fit in the front seat of my mini van, so probably not big enough for a cat, but a squirrel could have a blast!
#79
A While Back, When I Moved Out Of The ‘Rents, I Went Furniture Shopping On Marketplace For My New Place. I Saw This Couch Being Sold, And I Thought It Was So Cute And Unique, So I Grabbed It! I Know It May Seem A Bit Bright/Loud To Some, But I’m Discovering While Living On My Own That Color Is My Thing 🥰 It Even Has Little Butterflies In The Fabric. Cleaned And Currently Sitting On It In My Living Room As We Speak (Third Pic Is How It Currently Looks)
#80
Nightmare Fuel! Saver’s - Fort Smith, Ar
#81
Found And Left At Goodwill In Lynn Haven Florida, Because There's No Way I Can Walk In Those
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
They are worth all the effort I'd go through just to wear them for a couple hours in Vegas.
Isabel Care 2 years ago
Wheelchair boots. One upside of using a wheelchair is the chance to wear foot art style shoes
#82
Not Weird, Just An Obsession Maybe. My Mil Collected These Glass Slippers For Years. Many Fenton, Some Maybe Not. Hob-Nob, Cat Head, Princess Slippers. About 300. Half Displayed, Half In Several Totes. Your Posts Make Me Wonder If Any Have Uranium Or Changed With A Black Light. Maybe I Will Dedicate A Day To Figuring All That Out
#83
Found This At A Grapevine Antique Mall Literal “Sea Horse” Lol Location: Grapevine Antique Market / Texas
#84
I Made The Tough Decision To Leave This Behind Today. Goodwill, West Seneca NY
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
He's a fabulous wit.... someone randomly tweeted: the barnacle has the largest penis relative to body size....... Danny's reply: please stop calling me the Barnacle
#85
I Have Recently Discovered My Love For Surreal Art, And One Of My Favorites Is Rene Magritte
If you know his art, this lamp will feel familiar. I feel like this hat-lamp was made for me, another customer pointed it out to me after I complimented the item she had in her hand. I was speechless for a second and honestly couldn’t believe she wasn’t taking it home for herself. I asked if she was going to purchase it and she said it didn’t match her asthetic. I have never been so glad to not have one, and for $10 you best believe I couldn’t get it in the car fast enough. Thrifted in Middle Tennessee
#86
Cool Couch At A Thrift Store Near Charleston, Sc
#87
Found This Cool Boot Beetle On Marketplace!!! He Was So Cute I Had To Grab Him Up
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Yes! As a horseback rider these are definitely useful. Mine's a bit less fancy, but it's better than the usual method of having someone else attempt to yank your boots off. My dad would always accidentally pull me off the chair! :)
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#88
I Did Not Buy This Because It's Not My Style And I Don't Have Room For It, But I Can Absolutely Appreciate How Fantastically Interesting This Is, And Figured This Group Would Too. (Vanity With Mirror, Two Night Tables, And A Vanity Stool) Found At Rmbs Arts And Antiques In Spring Hill, Florida In Case Anyone Wants It
Lynn Morello 2 years ago
When it comes to the love of Art-Deco, screw practicality. This is gorgeous.
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#89
I Found This Gorgeous 80's Classic In The Dumpster! After I Washed And Ironed It, I Enjoyed It On My Mannequin For A While Before Sending It On To A New Home. Sadly, It Was Not My Size
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
it goes perfectly with the previous chest, only the saloon is missing :D
Upstaged75 2 years ago
I wore something like that in a western play we did in high school. I was a "saloon girl".
#90
1960 Chalkware Fish 🐠 Bought At An Estate Sale Auction Yesterday. $7.50 My Family Thinks They Are Hideous....i Absolutely Love Them. 🩷 (Came With Some Other Odds And Ends, Like Planters, And One Horse Head Bookend.)
Rose the Cook 2 years ago
Haven't seen these before. Are they supposed to be mounted on the wall like the geese that were fashionable then?
Erin S 2 years ago
These were popular in the 50s/60s. Yes, they are hung on the wall.
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#91
I Was Scrolling Offerup For Something Completely Unrelated When I Stumbled Across This Unique Cutie And Knew My Oldest Just Had To Have It (She Collects The Merry Mushroom Stuff)
So $100 later and a random adventure across town she now has a mushroom stand (she’s already started painting it to her own liking).
#92
I Found This Old Beat-Up Clock At The Yard Sale For $3.00. Finally Took It To A Clock Master After Few Months And He Said The Clock Is From 1876 (So Almost 150 Years Old)
To restore it and to bring it back to life would be months and months of work and $500 (I am not questioning his honesty he truly loves his job). I am very tempted to do it.
EDIT: thank you so much for your suggestions. I will get few second opinions. It is not the price that scares me but the time it takes. He couldn't even say how many months (he said months and months maybe even longer). I do not want to part with it for a year or so. I want it back. If I get the same answer form the others, I will not do it. I will clean it gently and proudly keep as it is.
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
I dunno...... it's definitely in good enough shape to leave it original with all its stories....... I am a restorer and NO way I would restore this THINGS ARE ONLY ORIGINAL *ONCE*
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Things are only original *once*, and this has character and us on pretty good shape
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I Found This On The Side Of The Road Last Week. Not Sure The Artist But The Painting Is Huge And Original. Total Free Score!
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago (edited)
I WANT THIS! I ALREADY HAVE A PAINTING THAT MATCHES THIS!!!
#94
Well The Little Candy Jar I've Been Collecting Little Toys In For My Future Grand Kids Is Finally Full, Had To Move Them To An Actual Candy Dispenser
I thrifted her from the local Goodwill for $50! We've got plenty of time before I get a grand kid (probably 3 years at least lol) I have been picking up little toys here and there that i find a yard sales and thrifts for years, and now we have a cool place to put them!
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
I’m sure that’s not their intention though! I’m more worried about the sweets going off before anyone gets to eat them! They’ll be a sticky mess in a year or so!
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Marcellus II 2 years ago
Yes! Buy 10ct toys, let grandkids whine till parents spend 25ct on each! Profit! Hm.
pug nose curly tail 2 years ago
My dad buys these for the grandkids amd keeps them filled with gumballs, skittles, etc. from Sam's Club.
#95
I Got This At Goodwill. I Couldn’t Leave Her Behind. She’s My Aunt Sandy Now
#96
An Interesting Find A Few Years Ago At A Yard Sale In NJ
Love cribbage it’s sad so many people don’t know the game but it is a fun game I play it now against the computer.
#97
Personal Favourite Find Of The Year!! Found Just Today At Salvation Army. These Are Cast Metal Goblets Apparently From Medieval Times From The Early 1980s. Better Known Now As The Goblets That Were Used As The Props For “The Battle Of Wits” In The Movie The Princess Bride. These Are Super Rare! Now All I Need To Find Is A Vial Of Iocane Powder
#98
Finally Have Something To Post!! I've Always Wanted A Glass Chicken But Didn't Need A Huge One. So I Couldn't Say No To The Tiny Blue One
#99
Yall!!! I Am So Excited About My Most Recent Thrift Find! This Beauty Was Only $20!!! Its So Huge, And I Almost Cried When I Found Her!! I Can Not Wait To Get Her In My House!
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
We call it The Mirror on a Facebook group about maximalism that I'm a part of. It's ultimate find for every one of us
#100
Large Lifesavers Painting. It Was Nearly As Long As The Loveseat It Was Sitting On
Edit-my fiancé cannot believe I didn’t get it and I’m pretty sad I left it. I’m going to get it tomorrow if someone hasn’t already.
Final edit: I went as soon as they opened this morning. It was purchased at Blue Bird Circle in Houston, TX. Idk about the artist yet, but the frame job was done by Frame City & Art Gallery in Metairie, LA. It’s very heavy and I’m so glad I went back for it.
I also bought the drawing of the cat with its head stuck in a lemon for $5 because I loved it. Picture in the comments.
If I find out more info about either artist, I’ll post it in the comments. Thank y’all for being a terrible influence on my “strict” $20 thrifting budget!
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
oh my gosh thank you for posting this i had to see it as soon as i saw the word lemon cat
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Remodeling Our 60’s House… Pulling Up The Shelving Paper
#102
Rugrats Reptar On Ice Timer. Left At The Sherman Tx Goodwill
#103
I Was Thrifting At Goodwill Today And Was Looking At The Baking Items And Almost Missed These Hidden On The Bottom Shelf! My Husband Had Just Walked Up To Me And Had Thought I'd Seen A Ghost I Was So Shocked! So Excited! 😍 I Found Them At Bellingham Wa Goodwill
Linus Bourque 2 years ago
OMG... I remember those as a kid (1970s). I think my parents had a set.
#104
Alice In Wonderland Leggings. Still At Goodwill Of Merritt Island, Fl
#105
Amazing Heart Bud Vase! All Holes (Or Arteries And Ventricles) Were Open. Did Not Come Home With Me But I Considered It! Elk River Mn Thrift Store
#106
Found In Nipomo California At Antique Place I Got Her Down To $60 I Don't Care If It Has No Value. I Love It
#107
Found These Skulls In An Attic I Was Cleaning Out And Built This Shadow Box With A Broken Mirror And Leftover Window Glass. That’s About As Second Hand As You Can Get
#108
My New Prized Possession… The Swimming Pool Chip And Dip Bowl. Scored At Goodwill
#109
Found This At A Local Flea Market. I Played With One Like It At My Grandparents House When I Was A Little Girl
#110
Found This Angry Little Lady At My Local Thrift Store. Unsure Of Her Use, So There She Sits To Find Someone Else To Scowl At!
Jaaawn 2 years ago
I've seen something like this for cleaning microwaves- you put water in it and the steam helps you clean off more stubborn stains. Probably not what this is but I was just reminded of it.
Liz Gallagher 2 years ago
If she's quite small, then she's a microwave steam cleaner. Fill her up with water and pop her in your microwave for a couple of minutes to soften any gunk before wiping down the inside.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
I’ve got one of these in green with purple hair. As mentioned already it is indeed used to clean microwaves. You also need to add some vinegar to the water (there are levels on the back to show how much is needed) and then pop in the meecrowaaavey at full power for five minutes.
SOPHIA BARTLETT 2 years ago
It's a microwave cleaner- water and I think vinegar is what the instructions on my stepdads said
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
You all said it at the same time! But you know it’s very unlikely the OP will see what you wrote, these photos are from all over the place.
Rebecca O’Donnell 2 years ago
I always hope that these posters might see what we say. If they post on similar sites they should be attracted to Bored Panda.
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Found And Left At The Deseret Industries Store In South Jordan, Ut. $150. Plugs In To Do Something Terrifying I’m Sure
vintage_one 2 years ago
My husband and I had this! The first time he hid it was in the laundry room and it scared the daylights out of me. Then I picked it up to move it and it made a super scary noise and I almost dropped it! We put it out every Halloween and people went nuts over it. People would stop with their kids just to take selfies with it!
aartdesigns 2 years ago
nope. maybe Halloween. Would hate to store it and then come upon it. Nope.
#112
I Thought This Group Would Appreciate This Find From My Parents' Basement
My grandmother was an artist and she painted this for my mum around 1955. On the back she wrote that she had copied the image from an artist I couldn't make out. After a quick Google search, I learned it was an artist named Huldah.
I love that my grandma put this kind of effort into a gift for her daughter. I couldn't let her go into the donation pile, so I brought her home and she's going to hang in my daughter's room once we get her reframed.
The first picture is my grandma's version of the painting, the second is the original. I know I'm biased, but I like my grandma's version better! 😍 It's oil paint so the canvas is textured, and the colours are so vibrant it looks like her dress is moving. Hopefully this brightens your day as much as it has mine!
Isaac Nemo 2 years ago
That's a beautiful thing (literally and metaphorically) to have and keep!
#113
A Wonderful Gift For 0.4% Of Women. Spotted Guy's Frenchys In Moncton New Brunswick
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Let's hope there isn't one called "I'm Karen Doing Karen Things" anywhere
Isabel Care 2 years ago
I like "I'm a Barbara, and this is what Barbaras look like" from "The Goode Life"
#114
My 80's Baby Heart Sang So Loud When I Found This Jem At Super Flea In Kansas City
#115
Crazy Electrified Glass Heart. $3 At A Thrift Store In Montana. Yes I Bought It
#116
Found This At The Value Village In Winnipeg Manitoba. Lol It's A Strange Looking Furby
Isaac Nemo 2 years ago
A bad trip! Or is that a good one? Not an expert on drugs lol.
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#117
Not Exactly A Thrifted Find, But I Finally Found My House Hippo Abandoned On A Shelf At My Job
She's the cutest, and if the original owner ever comes looking for her of course she'll be returned safe and sound, but today she's sticking with me for the rest of my shift
#118
I’m Visiting My Very Pregnant Sister In Rhode Island- Been Hoping To Find The Perfect Plane-Sized Souvenir. Well I Found The Tiniest, Fanciest Living Room Set At An Antique Store Today. Not The Souvenir I Was Thinking Of For Financial Reasons, But I Knew I’d Be Kicking Myself Forever If I Didn’t At Least Own This Tiny Piano
GFSTaylor 2 years ago
I've got a set just like this - piano, stool and harp. Inherited from grandmother via my mother. Not planning to keep them though - charity or maybe auction with the other trinkets.
memyselfandI 2 years ago
Can you send them to me? Pretty please? This is the first one on the list that I actually need in my life.
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Picked Up These Rugs On Auction. The Guy Said They Came Out Of A Resort In Scottsdale. They Are 12 Foot Long, Extremely Heavy And Well Made
#120
Just Picked Up This Big Boy Off Fb Marketplace For $50
#121
Found A Bob Mackie Vintage Thrifting Today!
#122
Y’all I Wanted This Depressed Eyeless Cat So Bad!!! She Was A Pricey One Though So Very Sadly, Did Not Come Home With Me. Habitat For Humanity In Charlotte Nc
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Probably a good thing it was left there. It quite obviously has a demon trapped in it. Which would probably be unleashed as soon as you take it home. :)
PowellSkier 2 years ago
Naw, the demon escaped through those empty eye sockets...
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I Was Told That I Need To Share This With The Internet. So, Behold The... Church Lady Pillow? A Google Search Turns Up Nothing But I Am Sure She's Gonna Turn Up In My Nightmares. Found At Imagine 2nd Chance Treasures In Auburn, Ca. No, She Did Not Come Home With Me
#124
I Left This At The Thrift Store Yesterday
Susan Green 2 years ago
Well, the Winnipeg Jets are in the Stanley cup playoffs. Go Winnipeg!
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Update: I Went Back With Major Fomo To Buy It But Discovered He Was Missing An Ear! I Decided To Leave Him For A Crafty Person To Repair. $49.99. It Pained Me To Leave This Cute Guy Behind, But I’m Not Sure It’ll Fit In Our Tiny Apartment. Spotted At Goodwill In Central Fl!
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
I have this!!! It used to belong to my husband's grandmother. When she passed away he went through everything he wanted and demanded the demon giraffe be thrown away. So of course it belongs to me now. The giraffe has a name, Sadie.
#126
I've Never Had A Worse Idea That Could Kill Me Or Put Me In Jail, But Hear Me Out... Miami Zoo Employee Shirt. Left Behind At The Sharing Center Of Brevard County On Merritt Island, Fl
aartdesigns 2 years ago
uh... did not know about zoo's and oversight boards. Is it illegal to pretend to work for a zoo oversight board? Love the pockets though.
PolymathNecromancer 2 years ago
Maybe, but might not matter in Florida...... :-)
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Found At An Estate Sale. Giving Sid Phillips From Toy Story Vibes
#128
Please Enjoy This Completely Normal Painting Of Strawberries. Spotted At Goodwill In Hamilton Nj
#129
Roy And I Love To Just Thrift…we Were At Salvation Army Today In Tampa And He Walks Around The Corner With This And I Immediately Looked At It And Thought To Myself, What Type Of Animal Trap Is That?? I Even Asked Him That Question He Said To Look Closer
Final score:
10points
#130
Three Vomit Clocks Today At The Springfield Antique Center In Springfield, Oh. The Middle One Really Hits The Stomach
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
I absolutely love the imaginations people have, it truly has no limit!
Bent Screw (she/her) 2 years ago
I'm sorry what? Vomit clocks? Are they made of ummm actual vomit?
#131
My Mom Found These ‘Apple Bottom’ Jeans At Goodwill. Stephanie Kitterman Waldhoff Mattoon , Il If You’re Interested
#132
Seen At Savers This Morning
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Rebecca O’Donnell 2 years ago
These are my all time favorite posts I like to read. Quirky, funny and always interesting.
Sarah E Cofer 2 years ago
I found a 1910 Coca Cola bottle in a dumpster along with 1960 Barbie wedding dresses in an old suitcase along woth a signed lithograph worth $500 thay belonged to some little old lady who had died and her family had thrown away her old & ugly stuff. Then a man gave me a storage unit with a $1000 fiberglass painting in it along with antique brass lamps, midcentury modern furniture, a gun cabinet with an antique shotgun & knives in it, an antique wrought iron bird cage, wicker trays, a 1940s chinese barrel stool, 1950 chinese art and a Victorian velvet rocking chair along with other cool stuff. My buddy just bought a storage unit and there were 465 vintage comic books in it including like 50 really rare Marvel 35 cent variant comic books from the late 1970's.
Betsy Green 2 years ago (edited)
I found a jar filled with Monopoly pieces in a store in Tennessee. I wish I could get the pic to attach
Rebecca O’Donnell 2 years ago
These are my all time favorite posts I like to read. Quirky, funny and always interesting.
Sarah E Cofer 2 years ago
I found a 1910 Coca Cola bottle in a dumpster along with 1960 Barbie wedding dresses in an old suitcase along woth a signed lithograph worth $500 thay belonged to some little old lady who had died and her family had thrown away her old & ugly stuff. Then a man gave me a storage unit with a $1000 fiberglass painting in it along with antique brass lamps, midcentury modern furniture, a gun cabinet with an antique shotgun & knives in it, an antique wrought iron bird cage, wicker trays, a 1940s chinese barrel stool, 1950 chinese art and a Victorian velvet rocking chair along with other cool stuff. My buddy just bought a storage unit and there were 465 vintage comic books in it including like 50 really rare Marvel 35 cent variant comic books from the late 1970's.
Betsy Green 2 years ago (edited)
I found a jar filled with Monopoly pieces in a store in Tennessee. I wish I could get the pic to attach
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