20+ People Who Know Their Way Around a Thrift Shop

To some people, thrift stores and flea markets are just places full of old, useless stuff, while to others, these are storage cases of unbelievable treasures. And these people seem to possess a magical skill that helps them find really unique items that eventually become centerpieces for their homes, outfits, and collections.

“I found a vintage cloak at a thrift store. It was made by the official outfitter of the Austrian Olympic ski team in 1964.”

“I brought this beauty home with me today! It was made in Italy. Love it!”

“This minimalist 14K gold bracelet was hidden amongst the worn-out cheap bangles! Only $2!”

“I bought this amethyst geode at a thrift store. It weighs 9 pounds!”

“A vintage Ralph Lauren wool coat found at my local thrift”

“I bought a Fossil watch from the Goodwill Boutique online for $24.99. It came with the gift receipt from 2007 and a much newer $100 bill!”

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“I have big feet. Today the thrift gods must have smiled down on me.”

“I lucked out and found these golden loafers in my size for $3.50 at my local thrift store.”

“I found a closed case at a local thrift shop. It was taped shut and marked, ’Do not open.’”

“When it was marked down from $100 to $17 over time, I took the risk and bought it. There were a monolight, slave light, 2 light stands, 2 umbrellas, and synch cords, and all of them were never used.”

“The J.Crew coat I purchased for $8.99 — another girl picked it up then put it back, and I grabbed it immediately. Sorry girl, but this is an awesome find!”

“I found a 14k gold hand-hammered ring for $8 at an estate sale.”

“I just bought the groovy suitcase of my dreams!”

“I just thrifted brand new Manolo Blahniks in my size for only $7.50 at Goodwill!”

“The find of the year: this gorgeous brass shelf for a whopping $5. The seller even delivered it. I’m in love.”

“I bought 2 Hermes ties from a Goodwill outlet for about 10 cents each.”

“I found this chair in somebody’s boat shed. I asked to buy it, and they gave it to me for free.”

“I looked it up when I got home and was shocked to find out that it was worth $2,387.”

“My proudest thrift — an authentic Chloe Edith bag for roughly $20”

“I found it today in a $4 jewelry bin — a Victorian gold with blue enamel locket.”

“These vintage hand-carved heels I found at a thrift store for $6! My new favorite heels. I wonder what kind of person owned these first!”

“I scored this frog lamp for $12.99! I want to collect all the animal lamps!”

“I thrifted my wedding dress for $25!”

“I found a $700+ bike at a thrift store for $35! I was saving up for one just like this.”

“I impulsively bought a chess set.”

“One of my best finds! Brand new Dr. Marten boots whose retail price is 230 euros, and I grabbed them for $25!”

“I thrifted this jewelry box today because I could hear things hidden inside of it. These treasures were hidden there.”

Do you like to thrift sometimes? Then you might find one of these articles interesting:

• 16 Thrift Store Finds That Prove You Shouldn’t Spend a Bunch of Money on the Interior of Your Dreams
• 20 People Who Found Relics of the Past in Thrift Stores
• 20+ Thrift Store Finds That Mean Nothing to Some and Are a Treasure for Others
• 21 Lucky People Who Found a Rewarding Surpise in a Thrift Shop
• 15+ Brides Who Said “Yes” to Wedding Gowns From Thrift Stores and Never Regretted a Thing