25 Times Someone Struck Gold While Thrifting

We know that not everything you find in a thrift store will be amazing, but at the same time, we admit that there is a possibility of striking gold. Whether it’s designer clothes or valuable antiques, some people have been lucky enough to score big during their secondhand shopping experiences. 

#1

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#2 My Find At A Market

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Nadine Debard: I found Limoges Bernardaud tea porcelain cups and saucer for 2€ each. Gilded with gold. It costs more than 150€ each.

#3 Thrilled With My Double Tower Bird House Find

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Deborah B: I kind of want one of these to put my plants in to protect them from my cat.

#4 Found For Nearly $10k Elsewhere

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#5 A 24 Hr Analog Clock Found At A Yardsale, Didn’t Know It Existed

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Erick L.: I’ve never seen one before. Neat.

#6 I Wish I Had That Cup

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#7 Only $4.00! Hit The Jackpot

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het: Bananas for scale?

#8 Purchased This Lovely Thrifted Bathroom Decor Today

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

April Pickett: Nice sense of humor.

#9 My Absolute Favourite Thrift Score Of All Time

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#10 I Now Know What A House Hippo Is And Love Them Even More

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Louise Clarke: Hippopotaplanters

#11 T-Shirt From 2nd Hand Store That Came Home With Me

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het: Perfectly okay and expected if you are rich.

#12 Got This Today At My Local Thrift For $6.00

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Auntriarch: Downtown Tabby

#13 I Bought This Beautiful Old Metal Original Ford Gum Machine At The Local Car Boot In Tenerife For Only 5 Euros

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#14 I Got Him!

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Auntriarch: Ooh and with all his bits!

#15 Almost Full Set Of Duck Cups, Duck Measuring Cups

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#16 I Am Thinking About Planting Succulents In It

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#17 Omgoodness.,. Who Knew Being A Crazy Cat Lady Would Score Me This

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Jen Drake: JD Vance is rolling over on his couch somewhere.

#18 This Maybe The Best $1.50 I’ve Ever Spent

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#19 Found, And Purchased, At A Local Church Rummage. Yes, You Read That Right… A Church

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#20 One Of My Favorite Mugs! Because Nobody’s Perfect! LOL

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het: Proff reeding wots dat?

#21 I Found These Coupons In The Back Of A Recipe Book From 1994. They Say No Expiration Date So I’m Going To Try To Use Them

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Firstname Lastname: We’ve had some people bring these in over the years and our managers did not honor them as they were not scannable.

#22

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Jennifer Smith: This just unlocked a core memory

#23 It’s Soooo Stinking Cute, I Couldn’t Leave It

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#24 That Would Be A Hard Pass For Me

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

#25 All The Foot Pain Can Be Yours If You Head To Upscale Thrift In Folsom, Ca

Image source: Weird (and Wonderful) Secondhand Finds

Wolf Wolf: These boots– no, platforms– no, heels– no, BLATHEELS are made for walkin!