18 People Proved That Thrift Stores Sometimes Offer Treasure for Pennies
Curiosities
11/06/2022

Quite often, going to the thrift store leads to an interesting buy or finding almost a treasure. The people from today’s compilation shared photos of the amazing finds they got for mere pennies.
“Bought these in a thrift sore. Here’s what I saw after I cleaned them. Paid $15 for both.”
- Whoa! I’ve been looking for one of those for my headphones. © realistic_miracle / Reddit
“I know it’s probably fake, but let me pretend for just a second.”
- Definitely real crocodile leather, and in great shape! Not a vintage Hermès expert, but based off the details and leather, I’d say it’s authentic/pre-1970. What an incredible find!!! Congrats!!! © Comfortable_Toe9618 / Reddit
“Got this beauty in a thrift store today for $50. It’s so pretty and in such great shape, I couldn’t pass it up!”
“I found this at my local flea market for $5, and I’m in love.”
- I’m also in love. There is something special a beautiful table lamp brings to the ambiance of a room. Would also make a sweet night light for a nursery. © Mary_the_penguin / Reddit
“Got these 2 little stained-glass hangings for $1 each today.”
“The colors and patterns mix and match. My clothes are all second-hand.”
- Fabulous look. Well done. And I’m a 78-year-old, stylish grandmother. © Glittering_Panic_359 / Reddit
“Can’t afford an actual Le Corbusier chair, but I can afford to thrift this mini version!”
- It’s a vintage miniature collectible from a brand called Raine. They made a ton of other popular designs too! © mskeri / Reddit
“A catch and release canvas suitcase”
- My grandma had that! Which, in retrospect, was pretty wild! © rockstar_not / Reddit
“I have no idea if it’s real, but I don’t care because it fits me, and it’s comfy.”
“Been to one thrift shop in my entire life and this was what I bought, he’s a good boy.”
“I bought this brand new leather jacket still with the tags for only 2 bucks at the local thrift store.”
“A Diesel pink leather belt bag with ball and chain straps. A ’90s dream for $6.”
“Found these pants with sleeves.”
“Got this set of 4 snack bowls that looks very much like shirts I would wear.”
“Found this gorgeous 100% wool coat at a charity shop for only $11.”
- I would cry tears of happiness if I found a steal like this. Awesome job! © anidlezooanimal / Reddit
“Excited to find Ray Bans for $2.99!”
“A vintage Ferragamo bag for $2.50 at my local thrift store! I assumed it was fake, but after some research, I think it might be authentic!”
- I can’t imagine it’s fake! That leather is gorgeous and supple. © franciswellington / Reddit
“I got blessed by the thrift gods! I needed new activewear and got 2 Girlfriend Collective leggings for $10, and a champion top for $4.”
“As I was leaving I found a 100% cashmere cardigan for $8, but get this — it retails $315 still on the website!! Today was my lucky day.”
What do you think about thrift stores? What’s the best thing you’ve bought there?
Preview photo credit Niebieskideszcz / Reddit
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i have bought dome lovely things in a charity shop
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