You don’t have to spend a fortune on high-quality and cool things — you can find them at flea markets, in thrift stores, and even in a dumpster. And things that some people are happy to throw away or give to somebody else may be exactly what others are looking for and turn into the signature items of their wardrobe or interior.
We at Bright Side respect enthusiastic people who aren’t shy about giving a second life to abandoned things, no matter where they found them. Life sometimes presents real gifts to people who know how to find something valuable, even in the trash.
“I found a TV near the dumpster. Someone was moving away and didn’t want to take it with them. They tried to throw it in the dumpster but couldn’t lift it, so they just left it nearby.”
“At first, I simply thought it was pretty. Later, I found the brand name ‘Parco’ on it. They made jewelry between the years of 1946-1953, so this piece is about 70 years old!”
“2 gorgeous silver pendants for $3.99 each. The turtle is opal and amethyst, and the ribbon heart is probably just zircon, but it’s lovely. Thrift shops are fantastic!”
“I scored these beautiful hand-painted Polish plates for $3.50 in great condition! I’ve been dreaming of having them and now, I just started my collection.”
“When I saw this at a thrift store, I gasped so loudly that a woman nearby asked if I was okay. A mid-century modern ceramic bowl from Finland for only $ 3.99.”
“I bought a wedding dress for $25 at a thrift shop. It hadn’t seen daylight and had been sitting in a box since 1986. I fell in love with it! And I made my dream dress out of it.”