Shopping at thrift stores is a great way to save some money. But it can be hit and miss. Sometimes you find some cool or useful items and other times, you leave empty-handed. These people, however, totally scored.
Here are 57 people that found thrift store items that were better than brand new.
You have to scour the shelves for these gems!
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Reddit - Nonmoriar
This dress cost just $9!
Ok, this find happened in Britain. So technically it cost £6.99 and was in a “charity shop” instead of a thrift store. But this still counts.
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Reddit - Ohh-word
She paid the princely sum of $42 for this. Then she got it appraised
Turns out that the thrift store was wrong. It wasn’t a green amethyst. It was actually a super rare green diamond. The appraiser said that it is worth over $8,000.
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Reddit - Jnseel
This brand new wedding dress ended up in the thrift store
In the boutique, it would have cost close to $2,000. She got it for $30. And it fits her perfectly!
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Reddit - Dollymoo
You don’t see this every day!
It even had the ottoman! Also, this was technically a Facebook Marketplace buy. But can’t that be considered the Thrift Store of the internet? It cost $300.
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Reddit - Ch3wbacca1
The paint and handles may be controversial to some
This beautiful dresser only cost $30. Amazingly, the paint, legs and handles cost more. Those cost $40 in total.
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Reddit - Ooblada
He may have had to drive through a blizzard, but he needed this
He paid just $10 for this. Yes, he risked wrecking his truck. But everything was fine in the end.
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Reddit - 0934883947520
She thought that this looked just like her grandmother’s painting
It turns out that it was. Her grandmother sold it 25 years ago. Now they have this link back to her.
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Reddit - DoYouHearBanjos
$60 wedding dress
Did it come with that weird purple veil? She did have to perform a few alterations. But she did still save a ton of money!
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Reddit - Vnvovtvhvavnvkvs
The entire set cost less than $25
Le Creuset is the gold standard of cookware. Just one of them would cost well over $100 new.
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Reddit - CrookedNinja
The entire suit cost $12
She doesn’t specify whether or not the suspenders were included in that price. Talk about leaving people in suspense! If not, it’s easy to imagine the suspenders costing more than the rest of the clothing!
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Reddit - Badegringhoney
He found a coat that his great grandfather had tailored
Amazingly, his great grandfather shut down the store 30 years ago. And the coat was in a Goodwill 400 miles away from the original store. What are the odds of the great grandson finding this?
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Reddit - oShockwave
This opera singer found something perfect for the stage
It would have originally cost $1,000. But she got it for just $15. When she found it, she started panicking that the store employees wouldn’t let her have it at that price. But they did.
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Reddit - Lurkingalice
The store owner didn’t have a clue who those people were
So she sold it for $2. The only issue is that Radcliffe could have signed his name on something other than a black background. He must have been flustered that day.
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Reddit - FirstManLostOnMars
This thing has 72 drawers
It cost just $100. That’s just $1.39 per drawer! The Houston Cougars would be proud, probably.
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Reddit - Milky923
Only $20
This was at a yard sale. So it technically isn’t a thrift store haul. But how can you not include this find?
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Reddit - Eenttirb
$2, and it’s signed by the author!
Sadly, the person who bought it is named Jenna, and the note is addressed to Gerry. Maybe she can change her name? Can you think of a better reason for changing your name?
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Reddit - Jennabunnykins
This wedding dress cost a whopping $3
She’s saved so much money, she doesn’t even need to resort to a “something borrowed.” Joking. Of course she’ll borrow something. It’s tradition.
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Reddit - Foxmalts
The suit and shoes cost a total of $16
That suit fits him perfectly. But what we really want to know is how much the paintings were! Tell us, dammit.
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Reddit - Muddycrutch
This coat dates back to the 70s, and it cost just $10
Even back then, this would have been worth way more than $10. This is something that the star of an adventure TV show would wear while solving mysteries. Is there a magnifying glass in one of the pockets?
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Reddit - Nonmoriar
Brand new Doc Martens for just $10
They literally had never been worn. Who just takes brand new, high quality shoes to the thrift store? How do I become friends with that person?
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Reddit - Infinitelyystrange
He went to the thrift store wearing his favorite lucky shirt
And he found three more of them! He just quadrupled his luck! Go Ned Flanders!
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Reddit - Piripiripi-Pao
This one was just on the street
Yes, not a thrift store. This is another one that needs to be included because it’s so good. This was free!
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Reddit - Oval_Balls
$200 for this huge couch
Those ottomans are really nice. And did those pillows come with it? Who else just wants to jump onboard?
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Reddit - _zatoichi
Who knew that they made action figures of comedians?
It’s even signed! Isn’t it great that Twitter exists to prove that this is really his signature. When the figure is priceless, the buyer will be able to use that as proof.
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Reddit - Texastechtanner
He looked for this glass every day for three years
Yes, three years. Please be careful with it, purchaser! You worked so hard for it.
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Reddit - Epicfamilydecals
This Navajo rug was just $1.49
And it turns out to be worth at least $2,500! Talk about a huge return on investment! But it’s so nice, the buyer won’t sell it on.
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Reddit - Xiuhxochitl
A nutcracker costume for $10
Sure, you don’t want to wear one of these every day. But $10 is a small price to pay for being the best dressed at the next costume party. Who is gonna outperform that?
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Reddit - UrBrotherJoe
$35 chair and ottoman
Despite the photo coming from the curbside, the chair came from Goodwill. She also previously got a matching chair. The purchaser knows it’s a little tacky, but she likes it still.
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Reddit - Katelikesgiants
$20 jumpsuit
It’s got a real sci-fi feel. Would you believe her if she said if she had had it specially made? She could have just walked off a movie set.
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Reddit - Hipslikedice
This bench was like new
It’s velvet and only cost $175. Sure, that’s one of the more expensive items in this slideshow. But it’s still an incredible deal.
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Reddit - Electrical_Tomato
$10 trench coat
What a find! If she’s that good at finding deals, she must have voted for someone good. Unless she didn’t.
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Reddit - Sissyhotcakes1
Three piece suit, $30 overall
Yes, $10 per piece. Of course, not every guy would go for this. But he pulls it off.
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Reddit - MrBeattyKylen
She wanted to be a witch for Halloween
Luckily, her mom found a stunning dress for just $7. She also had to make some alterations. But that’s no reason to complain.
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Reddit - MrsRoseyCrotch
Not only were the pants $12, they had concert tickets inside
Sadly, they were only valid for a Pearl Jam concert that took place 20 years ago. Still, what an interesting thing to discover. If only the pocket had also contained money!
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Reddit - Dirtybirdss
Is it a mirror? Is it a painting?
It’s both. And it only cost the purchaser $10. It’s by an artist called Alphonse Mucha.
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Reddit - GYPSEA33
This started out life as a Build a Bear store display
They turned it into something that Build a Bear would be horrified at. Or maybe they’ll make it their new mascot? You never know.
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Reddit - QUEUE-Q
The purchaser got these for her sister
Her sister used to have that lunchbox when she was a child. But then she lost it. She must have been so happy when she saw the new one. And it only cost the purchaser $2.
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Reddit - BasicAttitude
$9 dresser
Yes, that was $9. The Virgin Mary on the top would think that that was a miracle. Less than $10!
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Reddit - Bunny_mcfluff
Her husband found this dress
How many women wish they had a husband who could spot stuff like this? He can spot something that fits her like a glove, just like that. And it cost just $20.
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Reddit - Riss89
Not only did this cost $30, it cost $30 Canadian
That means that it cost just under $24 US. She wore it to her prom. She must have turned quite a few heads too!
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Reddit - Caccixo
A Yogi Bear head for $5
The best thing about this is that you could wear it to basically any kind of occasion. Yes, even a wedding. It’s got a tie!
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Reddit - Oncethedustclears
This suit has a value of $1,700
He got it for just $20. Just don’t tell anyone at the wedding how cheap it was. The guys that paid a lot for a good suit will be pissed off!
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Reddit - Samsonite314
$15 for a cat chair
Those cats are gonna lounge around in luxury. It’s just a shame that they have no concept of money to appreciate what a deal this is!
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Reddit - MurAmCon
Both the dresser and mirror cost just $30
It fits with the room so well. What other thrift treasures are among the items? Maybe everything in there is super good and super cheap.
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Reddit - Cwm8817
If you wanna find a thrift store dress like this, you’ve got to go to Florence, Italy.
Yes, that’s hand sewn lace. Sadly, she didn’t say how much it cost. It must have been a great deal, though.
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Reddit - Number1plantfan
He got that Tommy Hilfiger sweater for just $7
Hopefully, that phone wasn’t attached to it. Is he calling people to say how good a deal he got? He should be!
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Reddit - Anonyronny
Each plate cost less than $5
That’s quite a collection! She lets her guests pick their favorite. What a fun idea!
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Reddit - TheCursingPastor
Another mirror and dresser find
But this time, the dresser has been changed into a sink. So clever. Who wouldn’t want this in their bathroom?
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Reddit - Sgracek11
$40 shelving unit
This is another “rule breaking” Facebook Marketplace purchase. Did they have to take it apart to move it? It’s huge.
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Reddit - JebbyCars
This is the camel coat to end all camel coats
This is another instance of the purchaser not revealing how much she paid. How good of a deal was it!? We need to know!
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Reddit - MetaAnon
$25 from Goodwill
The purchaser’s housemate is moving out. At long last, they get to make the place theirs. They’re sure to get more great finds.
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Reddit - Milesperhour25
Is it a banana? Is it a dog?
It’s a banana dog! Can you believe that the photographer’s wife didn’t let him buy it? Don’t worry. He came back and got it later.
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Reddit - The5thpixel
$60 for this
It looks very raunchy. What exactly will be taking place on this couch? I’ll leave it to your imagination.
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Reddit - Czmhdk
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It’s not too hard to believe that these were $1 each
Yes, they’re going in the bathroom. This one is definitely the kind of thing that could divide opinion. Are they tacky or tasteful?
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Reddit - Thebayallday
That mirror was only $2
You could easily believe that that cost thousands. The tarot tapestry came from Amazon. It cost a princely $9.
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Reddit - CravingSatisfaction
Can you believe that this phone dates to 1987?
It looks so modern. Yes, that’s a joke. It cost $5.
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Reddit - MrCrix
An iMac for $18
Apparently, the store owner had mistaken it for just a monitor. It’s easy to see why. Very lucky for the purchaser. Yes, that’s a sofa on the screen from earlier.
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Reddit - Vvonderboy
Time to go thrift store shopping!
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