20 People Who Know a Good Thing When They See It
Curiosities
09/25/2020

A keen eye is needed when it comes to hunting for treasure — that is, finding truly unique and beautiful items for yourself and your home. Some people have been blessed with this gift and their findings are worth taking a look at.
Bright Side did like the Avengers and assembled this list of impressive items people have collected.
1. “Found my first piece of uranium glass in a thrift store in Swansboro, North Carolina.”
2. “It was either $4 for each pin or $15 for the whole set. Sold!”
3. “Found this cute little clutch at a Goodwill thrift store. For $3.99, you’d better believe it came home with me.”
4. “My $2 yard sale find! Already had the perfect plant for it too.”
5. “It was $30 for the dresser, $15 for some paint, and $25 for the legs and handles.”
6. “My boyfriend helped me pay for this seriously unique vintage lamp for my birthday.”
7. “These are socks I found at Goodwill. It’s my dog!”
8. “Look at this crazy purse I found at Goodwill, brand new for $5 bucks! It’s bendy and reflective!”
9. “My daughter and I found these vintage 1960s Christian Dior glasses in a hidden wall at my in-laws’ house.”
10. “I found this vintage Zenith TV on Facebook Marketplace. I’ve always wanted one to put a grow light and plants in.”
11. “I got this purse on Facebook Marketplace. The receiver plugs into my phone and I can use it to take phone calls.”
12. “This whole outfit was under $20!”
13. “My 1960s Lee West Alpha Egg Chair with speakers inside that still work perfectly along with the original ottoman and side table”
14. “I scored this great mirror for $2.”
15. “Never in my life did I ever think I would own something as beautiful as these opera glasses.”
16. “Watching Stranger Things and saw my thrift store mug.”
17. “My buddy found this in a pawn shop in Germany years ago and now it’s mine!”
18. “I found this bracelet at a thrift store. Since then, I’ve discovered that it’s from the late ’70s or early ’80s and it’s called a cloisonne bracelet.”
19. “Gold plated flatware set for $25 at Goodwill — they’ll be used every single day.”
20. “This glorious velvet headboard I scored for $30!”
What’s the most unique thing you own? Which of the items featured here would you like to have most? The comment section is waiting for you and so are we!
Comments
Get notifications
Related Reads
11 Heartfelt Family Moments That Prove Love Still Holds People Together

Family & kids
07/01/2026
12 Moments That Prove Wisdom and Forgiveness Can Bring Love and Heal Relationships in 2026

People
07/08/2026
10 Moments From Caregivers That Quietly Prove Compassion and Kindness Still Build Stronger Families

People
07/04/2026
12 Family Moments That Show Humanity Still Knows How to Care

Family & kids
07/02/2026
10 Workplace Moments That Teach Us Compassion Heals More Than Any Job Title Ever Could

People
07/03/2026
15 Stories That Show Quiet Devotion Holds Families Together, Even When No One Sees It

Family & kids
05/31/2026
12 Moments That Teach Us Why Wisdom Still Guides Heavy Hearts to Happiness

People
06/18/2026
10 Stories That Remind Us Job Titles Mean Nothing Without Compassion

People
06/03/2026
14 Real Neighbor Stories That Prove Everyday Life Beats Any Comedy

Curiosities
05/28/2026
10 Strangers Who Remind Us Quiet Compassion Still Exists, Even When Our Loved Ones Let Us Down

People
05/30/2026
10 Unexpected Friendship Moments That Remind Us There’s Still Plenty of Goodness in the World

People
07/10/2026
10 Moments That Show How Kindness, Wisdom and Forgiveness Lead Happiness to Lonely Hearts

People
07/03/2026



















