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Secondhand shopping in 2020 is a very different beast from previous years. Going to thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets now means taking the utmost precautions because of the pandemic. With your hazmat suit and mask on and a jumbo supply of hand sanitizer by your side, you’re like an astronaut going on an adventure into Wonderland.
Despite major lockdowns worldwide, the Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need To Be Shared Facebook group is still going strong. They’ve surpassed 2.1 million members and they’re still posting a steady stream of the bizarre but beautiful second-hand shop finds, some of them bought online, not just in physical stores. Check out the most interesting finds below and give your fave ones an upvote, dear Readers.
Are you in the mood for even more thrifting fun but are locked down and stuck at home? Don’t worry—we’ve got plenty of thrift shop posts to keep you busy and safe until we sort this pandemic business out. You can scroll through Bored Panda’s earlier posts about the coolest and most interesting things here, here, and here. We know you’ll love these cool things. And before you know it, we’ll all be back to vintage shopping without a worry.
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#1
My Hoarding Of Old Garage Sale Christmas Junk Finally Paid Off. My Sister Turned It All Into This Masterpiece
Kevin Donegan 5 years ago
Now I'll actually look in the basement the next time I go to an estate sale ... I've passed over thousands of Christmas ornaments for pennies. I don't own one thing that's a "Christmas/holiday/festive" decoration ... I would display this piece. It's stunning.
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#2
I Thought This Was Beautiful. A Person In My Apartment Complex Was Throwing It Out And I Grabbed It With A Smile. It Is Wood And Extremely Heavy. I Will Be Polishing It With Orange Oil Later. What Do You Guys Think? Good Find?
Hugh Cookson 5 years ago
Looks like an Indian / North African (Moroccan / Algerian) screen - A light rub down and clear varnish (a few layers) will bring it up better . Good find, and shame on your neighbour for wanting to get rid !!!
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Shame on them? Tastes change, maybe a gift, who knows, but shame?
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Bored Little Panda 5 years ago
This is sooo amazing, definitely would want one of these in my home!!!
فریحہ مظفر 5 years ago
wao. walnut wood carved screen from northern areas of Pakistan. really valuable. sad the guy has no sense of value of it.
Not PC 5 years ago
So, why is it in this section? It's not a funny sign, it's a beautiful find.
Elaine Dodge 5 years ago
Wrong thread - this is about thrift store finds, not funny signs. Funny signs is another thread: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-signs/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter
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Not Crazy Weird But My Thrift Find Of The Day. I Couldn’t Turn My Back On Him So Home He Came With Me. His Name Is “2020”
Demongrrrrl 5 years ago
Have you seen the ad for Match.com, where Hell is matched with 2020?
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Bored Panda reached out to the Facebook page's team and a representative told us that many local thrift stores have now actually moved to online ordering during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Some even have curbside pickup, so we recommend checking with your favorite stores to see if they've done this," they suggested what we can do in order to stay safe but keep our secondhand shopping habits intact.
Meanwhile, they pointed out that secondhand fans should use social media to keep track of their fave shops and what's new with them while also avoiding going to shops physically without knowing if you'll find what you want. "Following your favorite shops Facebook pages is also recommended so you can stay up to date on what they're doing as well as get quicker notice when they have sales, new items listed, etc. That way you can safely thrift from the comfort of your own home while still supporting your local shops."
#4
So This Happened Today.. I Work For A Major 2nd Hand Store In Australia, This Morning While Opening Up The Store I Stumbled Across The Corner Of This Woodburning Sticking Out
Immediately I knew it was my mums who i lost way back in 2005. I didnt even need to see her signature. So this is 29 years old and i couldnt tell you when i saw it last, closer to 91. Also im about an hr and a half from where my mum lived her whole life. My birthday was just 3 days ago and i definitely feel this was her saying happy birthday and giving me the gift of something she made. I feel so lucky and am pinching myself still.
Dayle O'brien 5 years ago
I found an old victorian photo album in a thrift store that had caught my eye. I picked it up...and there were 2 pictures in it. They were both of my deceased Grandma!! I had asked her that very morning to show me that she was with me. Your mum was definitely giving you something she knew you would cherish. They are around us in spirit.
#5
My Grandma Spent Years Collecting Broken Pieces Of Jewelry From Family Members With The Hope Of Creating A Jewelry Christmas Tree
When she got too frail to make that dream come true, she gave me the box of jewelry. After she passed away, I finally sat down to create her dream. I remember her wearing some of the pieces and playing with some of the others as a kid. My husband thought it was fitting that the back of Grandma Dorothy's "D" pin was the hardest to remove as she could also be humorously stubborn
#6
I Was Always Super Skeptical Of Facebook Marketplace, Then I Found This Giant Tardis Reading Nook For $50
Cooper Schultz 5 years ago
Anything that has to do with reading I have to upvote. It's just a reaction.
Marvin HeartofGold 5 years ago (edited)
Captain Jack Harness is always on top
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Indigo Hue 4 years ago
LOOOVE this...Also, very much loving the Serenity meets the Tardis painting on the wall too. Very cool!
Previously, Bored Panda spoke with the Weird Secondhand Finds team all about how the thrift store and secondhand shopping industry has shifted because of Covid. According to the Facebook page team rep, the number of people buying things this way stayed more or less the same in Autumn, but how things are done have changed quite a lot. There’s been a rise in digital shopping while physical stores are taking more and more safety precautions.
“We've noticed that more people seem to be using online venues for their thrifting rather than going to physical locations, which given the current circumstances, we think is great. Thrift stores also seem to be embracing the option of going online just a bit more than they did previously,” they told Bored Panda. “We encourage people to stay safe and use precautions if they do decide to go out, and we do not allow posts that show people not honoring precautions, such as not wearing a mask or with their mask pulled down while out in public.”
#7
Totally Forgot To Share This!! Look At The Bookchair I Found At The Thriftstore Here In The Netherlands. And Yes, I Totally Bought It
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
So I have an old leather couch that my dogs have scratched up, but the leather on the back and sides is still good. Now I know what to do with it (plus the frame).
Lindsay Ameye 5 years ago
How much did you pay? Because this is something anyone would pay top buck for!
#8
The Rugrats...not Bad For $8.00 From Gw In Dallas Texas. So What I’m 55 Years Old I’m Still Going To Rock This!!!
Bored Little Panda 5 years ago
Omg I was so sad when they stopped airing this show on demand, but I watched the movies whenever I got bored
Patrick Vincent 5 years ago
Hell ya, in public!....not nearly the worst thing out there, this has fun written all over it
#9
My Beautiful Find On The Facebook Marketplace! I Could Not Love It More!
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Part chaise lounge (chaise longue for French speakers) and part telephone table. Congratulations - it's gorgeous!
von Funnyname 5 years ago
I used to own something like this. They are called "Gossip Tables" I believe. This one is super cool!
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Pamela Finney 2 years ago
My Mom, when I was in my teens, use to collect Green Stamps, if anyone knows or remembers those. She found a Telephone Chair made like this one, but the chair was gold with a silver design. And the legs were metal. Very sturdy too! This piece reminded me of hers. This is awesome!
Meanwhile, physical stores require customers to have masks on, have erected plexiglass protectors at registers, keep the fitting rooms closed, and have a hard limit on the number of people that can be inside the store at one time.
“Perhaps the biggest change is in the 'bin' type stores where they have had to significantly decrease the number of bins in order to allow for social distancing, as well as create a path for customers to follow rather than being able to choose their own path like they could previously. It's a lot less chaotic than it used to be at the bins,” the Weird Secondhand Finds team member explained.
#10
I Love Stained Glass And Found This Piece In An Antique Mall. It’s My House Number!! Installed It On Our Front Porch
#11
I Just Found This On The Side Of The Road. I Guess Out For Trash
Heather March 5 years ago
One of my favorite things in Germany was junking day. People would put their 'junk' out to be perused or trashed. My parents got a 1930's working radio in a display case.
Bill 5 years ago
Carwful. If the box contains a wooden mask with Norse runes , Don't put it on.
MustardLemon 5 years ago
I would never bring that into my house. I swear I would open one of the drawers and a soul someone sold to the devil would come out and try to murder me in cold blood. Like no thank you. *Walks away*
#12
My Grandmother Made This Many Years Ago. She Passed In 2012 And It Is Now In My Uncle's Possession, But He Sent Me A Photo And Hopefully It Will Eventually Be Mine!
It's one thing I really looked forward to seeing at Christmas every year. It even has pieces that actually belonged to family members, including a boy scout pin from the 40s
The Facebook group started out as a page for family members and friends to share the goofy things they found online. Eventually, the page grew immensely and the wholesome community began to take form.
It’s not just about fun, though. The Facebook group has brought the discussion about shopping secondhand to the forefront of social media. It’s something that’s positive for your wallet, for your community, and for Planet Earth. Without the stigma attached to it, secondhand shopping is a great way to spend your time. Just remember to put your hazmat suit on. Or shop online!
#13
My Teenage Daughter Was Walking Through A Thrift Store When This Great Curved Mid Century Blue Couch Came In The Door
She sat down on it until the manager walked by to find out how much it was selling for. It was over the amount she had in her pocket so she sat on it until her sister came with the rest of the money. My daughter wanted to surprise me for Mother’s Day! When we went to pick in up the next day, the manager was so moved by my daughter’s gesture that it brought her to tears!
Pan Narrans 5 years ago
As i'm sitting in a large blue - albeit rectangular - couch: it's beautiful in your home!
dido74 5 years ago
‘Granny Afghans’ are usually from someone you love dearly so they come out from time to time even if they don’t match the rest of the decor🥴
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Helping My Friend Move Today And Scored This Little Beauty
W Smith 5 years ago
Ow wow. The truck in the background is a local moving company where I live...
#15
Before And After The Makeover! This Garden Dog Had Seen Better Days 10 Years Ago When I Found It By A Dumpster. The Florida Sun Did Even More Damage. It’s Spot On Now!
#16
I Ran Into This At A Yard Sale And I Had To Have It For All My Crystals. What Do You Guys Think. It Came Home With Me
Lauren Betcher 5 years ago
I believe that it is called a "secretary." My mom has one in my old bedroom/guest room.
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
Very nice secretary - Art nouveau, 1920's, looks like mahogany. Don't refinish it to death. Just clean it and leave it alone.
Nikki Sevven 5 years ago
Be wicked careful with that curved glass door. It's expensive to replace. I have my mom's curved glass china closet, and wish I found this gorgeous piece!
Rob Seymour 5 years ago
Anyone know where this was at? My parents used to have this and I'm curious if it would be the same one.
#17
Got This Amazing Shelf, With A Lamp Yesterday At An Antique Store In Buffalo, Mn. I Plan On Repainting It. Not Sure If I Will Do It All One Color, Or Make It An Alice In Wonderland Theme
Hilary Mol 5 years ago
I'm getting motion sick just looking at this. I want so much to like it.
zims 5 years ago
Doesn't help that the picture itself is tilted. It probably looks better in person.
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glowworm2 5 years ago
That's what I was thinking. Looks like something out of a Dr. Suess book.
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Batman_Lover 5 years ago
I wasn't really thinking about Alice and Wonderland. I was thinking more along the lines of like Dr. Suess
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
I'm picturing it painted like the sequined biketard outfits above.
Memento Mori 5 years ago
It's making me dizzy just looking at this picture... with the tilted camera angle and the wavy bookshelf.. but I love it so much!!!
Bored Little Panda 5 years ago
Its kinda meh to me, it kinda looks like something the who's would have in their house (from the grinch)
#18
My Favorite Mug. Got It At A Garage Sale A Few Years Ago
Lance d'Boyle 5 years ago
Damn look at that poor selection fringing at the bottom of the cup and along the non-handle side and what's with the blurring under the cup and hand? Fake Brews!
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marianne eliza 5 years ago
Also available on a T shirt with the "sticker" in the appropriate place.
Just a girl. 5 years ago
Hello my name is Potato Montoya, you Peeled my father, prepare to Fry... sorry just had to...
Pépé le Moko 3 years ago
if you want an other... https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/893168250/bonjour-mon-nom-est-inigo-montoya-nom
Pépé le Moko 3 years ago
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#19
I About Squealed When I Found This Frank Lloyd Wright Glass Panel At The Salvation Army In Elk River, Mn For, Get This....$4.99! I Display It Proudly In My Kitchen Window
Heather March 5 years ago
Wow! I don't think my salvation army sells anything for $4.99. I can't imagine such an amazing find.
Meredith Gossland 5 years ago
You MUST be kidding!!!!!!!!!! Boy did you score!!!! The peice is exquisite
Nicholas Carter 4 years ago
Real, or not!!! That's a freaking beautiful steal! #jelly you go boo!
#20
Was Wandering Goodwill In Elkton, Md Today And Thought I Recognized Soemthing...the Resemblance Is Uncanny
#21
My Friend Added Me To This Group Just So I Could Share This Amazing Find From The Renew/Reuse Emporium In St. Thomas, Us Virgin Islands. Vintage Villeroy & Boch, Style Called “Acapulco”. I Am Wild About These Birds!
Atir Reyam 5 years ago
Great find! My neighbor owns that store. Happy to see the beautiful USVI mentioned. I seem to recall seeing that pattern when I was a kid in the ‘70’s, it has a Partridge Family-ish vibe!
Doubleheader 5 years ago
Lovely. My Grandma used to have a tapestry in this style, so I would seriously flip if I found this in person. :)
#22
Yall. This Is It! This Is My Greatest Goodwill Find !!! A Starwars Rocking "Horse" Queen Creek Az
Becky Fish 5 years ago
This looks like it was made using Epbot's tutorial! Someone hand made this! Shame it was donated, but lucky you have it now! https://www.epbot.com/2014/03/finished-at-at-rocker-reveal.html
#23
Found This Unique Little Bulldog Sugar Bowl On Marketplace For $10, His Tongue Is A Spoon!
#24
Probably The Coolest Chair I Have Ever Purchased! Twenty Bucks At A Yard Sale
MrsPossum 5 years ago
LOL yes, you have lost this chair to the kitty forever!!
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#25
Look What I Found For Free On The Side Of The Road!
Queen Cucumber 4 years ago
My mum found a gorgeous set of chairs in hard rubbish, she brought them home and searched them up, they were about 100 dollars EACH! They were even in amazing condition!
#26
Yes This Big Boy Totally Came Home With Me From Goodwill
D. V. Crystal 4 years ago
Creature was designed by an uncredited woman, the great Milicent Patrick
Christine Packard Didier 5 years ago
Flashing back to my childhood, sitting on the back of the sofa with my cousin. Both of us screaming every time the Creature came on the screen. Great memories.
#27
Rescued Last Year From A Facebook Seller. $22. It Was Faded And Neglected, But I Brought This Sweet Vintage Santa Back To His Jolly ‘Ol Self With A Little Paint And A Lot Of Christmas Spirit
glowworm2 5 years ago
Hopefully for his sleigh, not for naughty children.
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Gene Doyle 5 years ago
Great rework job! It brings me joy just looking at it. Thanks for sharing!
#28
Found These Beautifully Buggy Dishes At Goodwill In Ukiah Ca. Paid 2 Dollars A Plate And 1 Dollar Each For The Cups
Might be my favorite thrift find ever! Edit- wow! This post blew up! So thrilling. I love this group so much! Also I added a pic to the original post with the manufacturer's information. Happy thrifting wierdlings!
Raine Soo 5 years ago (edited)
That is a sophisticated, yet creepy Art Deco design. Great for a grown up Halloween party, me thinks.
Memere 4 years ago
The Curious Department (thecuriousdepartment.com). The pattern is called "Insect Mandala", they are based in the UK, and be prepared - a set of the 4 coffee mugs is over 100.00 USD!
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Our Neighbors Sold Us This Bike They Made From Different Bikes Welded Together On A Steel Frame. The Seats Are Boat Seats. They Named Her Frankie, And We Already Love Her!
Bored Little Panda 5 years ago
That's what my first car is going to look like.... and i would love it!!
#30
Handmade Swan Centerpiece From A Giveaway Group Near Me. If Anyone Would Appreciate This It’s You Bunch Of Lovely Weirdos
GoodCatto 5 years ago
Yes, basically everyone when someone reported a body.
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My late Nan crocheted one of those, it was on a little tea stand for years.
Marilyn Holt 5 years ago
adorable. maybe you might find a swan vase one day to hold a daffodil in the middle.
#31
The Yarn Vest Of Rainbow Dreams! Found At Value Village For $10 In Ontario, Canada. The Endless Possibilities Of Future Halloween Costumes Made It Come Home With Me
Luther von Wolfen 5 years ago
This looks like something Janis would wear on stage with Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem.
Angharad Eatough 5 years ago
I honestly thought that when she held it up on the second pick it looked a bit like a rainbow pinata.
#32
Yesterday I Thrifted What I Have Always Wanted!!! This Gorgeous Mirror, So Happy I Finally Found One
I'manoob! 5 years ago
I don't understand the downvote :( You get my upvote Hayley Rodgers
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Vanessa Nunez 4 years ago
Damn her outfit is beautiful, it looks perfect in the reflection of the mirror.
#33
My Grandmother Passed Away Years Ago And I Was The Only Grandchild Who Helped Clean Out Her Home
I had just turned 16 and didn't have my own place for furniture or large pieces, so I chose this ring. It sure doesn't look like much now, but my Great Grandfather gifted this to my Grandmother on the day of her high school graduation in 1950. She earned a regence scholarship to go to college, but turned it down to get married and have a family. At 36, I still wear it almost daily as it reminds me of the amazing, stubborn, loving woman I got the pleasure of calling Grandma. I took it to a jeweler who told me it is cherry quartz and is so worn it has little value (don't care, I won't ever get rid of it).
AzKhaleesi 5 years ago
I feel like he told you that to try to get you to sell it (or give) to him. I bet it's rare and worth more than he let on. Besides the fact it's priceless to you. (It's gorgeous btw)
Anna Toyna 5 years ago
I was a jeweler for the better part of 50 years. I'd strongly suggest you take it to a geologist - perhaps someone at a nearby uni./college. It would be good for you to know what your G grandfather really gave your grandma. Jewelers will purposely undervalue pieces if they are interested in a piece for themselves. Also, not that badly worn down.
Amyah Labrèche-Docq 5 years ago
It looks more like a strawberry garnet... I inherited one similar to that from my mom... it was very popular in the 30s & 40s
Diana Murtaugh 5 years ago
I actually like the worn look of this ring. To me it says that this was a special ring that someone enjoyed wearing.
#34
Although Quite A Few Of The Items In This Picture Were Obtained At Thrift Shops Or As Gifts, The Bookshelf Is One Of My Favorite Finds From Fb Marketplace. It Was Handmade And Needed A New Home. It Was Free And Now It’s Mine!
Sammie 19 3 years ago
At one point I'd got around 10,000 books and I'd read all of them at least once. When I moved to Sweden I couldn't take them all with me so donated about 9000 to local libraries, including several valuable ones and all the libraries were incredibly happy as I had a lot of rare books they hadn't seen before. 20 years later and one librarian still keeps in touch. About 4 years ago the library she works at was struggling to stay open. Costs were going up and their income wasn't keeping pace and she wanted to say thanks for the books and that all of them had been very popular. I suggested that if they still had one of my valuable rare books that it was ok to sell it. A few weeks later I got a letter saying thanks, the library would stay open as they had gotten enough from the museum that bought it to pay for 5 years worth of costs. Sadly then covid happened and they had to close and I've not heard from her since. I love reading!
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#35
Found The Most Amazing Stained Glass Window I've Ever Seen In My Life At Canyon Collectibles In Loveland, Co. Perfect For Spooky Season!
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
I would 100% keep it up all year. Next to that crystal ball and dybik (sp) box.
Nikki Hilton 5 years ago
Who thinks, "I want a very detailed stained glass piece of the Grim Reaper" and is that the Grim Reaper.
#36
Scored This Evening Off Of Market Place. Mid Century Table With Geode Slices
Julia Atkinson 5 years ago
I saw this before I put my glasses on and thought they were slices of meat and salami
Diana Murtaugh 5 years ago
This was a fairly recent post. This is by far the most interesting page I belong to. Cool finds, fun people.
#37
My Son Scored This Awesome Beaker Head Sitting On The Curb. Now He Needs To Find A Lab Coat. He Is A Ver Happy Muppet Fan Right Now. Appears To Be Handmade, Very Well Done
#38
Dream Find At Southern Thrift In Nashville Tn! I Found This Beautiful Crystal Ball For $8!
Raine Soo 5 years ago
The stand is impressive. The whole package is so very 'Game of Thrones'.
Casey Payne 5 years ago
I have a very similar crystal ball. Same stand and everything. If it is anything like mine, it glows under black light. glow-ball-...9-jpeg.jpg 
Exquisite Spam 5 years ago
Just don't leave it on your windowsill or you'll burn your house down.
#39
Hello Friends! Here Are The Pictures Of The Fantabulous, Exquisite, Scandalous 1970’s Red Velvet Sectional I Purchased Today For $100. I Went Back To Goodwill When They Opened This Morning And Boom.... Here It Is. It’s In Fantastic Shape. I’m Thinking A Grandma Owned It And It Was Barely Sat On. However....i Have No Intention Of Ever Doing A Black Light Test Over It. So Happy This Is Making All Of You Smile. It Sure Makes Me Happy
I went back to goodwill when they opened this morning and boom.... Here it is. It’s in fantastic shape. I’m thinking a grandma owned it and it was barely sat on. However....I have no intention of ever doing a black light test over it. So happy this is making all of you smile. It sure makes me happy.
Raine Soo 5 years ago
That is about the grooviest 70's piece I have seen today. I like the tuffet at the end.
Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago
I would put this in my house. Definitely. It even looks comfortable—-and has great leg room for a snooze!
Adriana Coppage 5 years ago
.wow its a masterpiece... at least the pink panther couch isn't half bad
Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
I would have thought it a 60's piece, but then I do not live in the USA
#40
Found At Arc In Lakewood, Co. I Didn't Buy It And I Have Regrets
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Well, Hemingway wasn't wrong. If you are going to have one, you may as well have two.
Just_A_Pansexual_Gal 5 years ago
And if you are going to have two, you may as well have three.
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Felicia Chelikas Carrillo 3 years ago
That’s gorgeous! You could’ve stored cat food in there if you have a cat
#41
I Went To A Consignment Store In Naples, Fl Earlier Today And Out Front They Had A Goddamn Disco Elephant
Celtic Pirate Queen 5 years ago
There was a full sized "disco" lion in the Point Loma (San Diego, CA) Home Goods. I just want to know who comes along and says "YES! That is EXACTLY what I'm looking for!"
#42
Sooo I Grabbed This Guy From A Man On The Way To Dump With Him!!
Sooo i grabbed this guy from a man on the way to dump with him!! Seems he used to be a dancing Santa but the electrical box was sent to dump and didn’t look like it worked. He is a great shape!! Just a few cobwebs and dirt lol. I was soooo happy to get this! I followed the guy to dump and said heyyyy can I have that? He squeezed Santa into my small trunk and now I am a proud owner of a wonderful black rare Santa
Beth Arriaga 5 years ago
Our neighbors have been placing a black Santa outside since we all moved in 22 years ago. It was a huge blessing that I was able to raise my kids while they saw how Santa represents those he visits - a simple, perfect lesson that served them well and still does.
Katherine Griscom 5 years ago
We need to protect the rare black santas, they are an endangered species
Nikki-Don Spencer 5 years ago
If he's anything like my dancing skeleton...press down on both of his shoulders at the same time and he should pop up (about five feet total height).
#43
From The Moment I Saw The Jazzy Rainbow Sparkle Sequined Biketards That Would Sporadically Grace This Page I Was Head Over Heels In Lurv
Bored Little Panda 5 years ago
Oh wow, personally I probably wouldn't have bought it because it looks baggy on the hanger, but when I see her wearing it, it makes me want it. (Its easier to imagine me wearing it)
#44
First Time Poster Here! I Found These Beautiful Vampire Salt And Pepper Shakers At Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store For $2.99! I Adore Them And Now They Reside Above My Oven
Jenny Gordon 4 years ago
I have these beautiful vampire salt and pepper shakers too! I bought them in Whitby (where Dracula landed in the book) in 2012. I adore them!!
Diane Phillips-Herman 5 years ago
I have them and just saw them at another shop this past weekend.
#45
This Is A Santa Portrait I Created With Thrifted Frame And Buttons, Shells And Miscellaneous Smalls
Steve Cruz 5 years ago
The execution is glorious -- those curvy pieces for the mustache are brilliant!
#46
Since Everyone Is Posting Their Cool Secondhand Couch. Here Is Ours Got This Beauty About 2 Years Ago At A Local Thrift Shop
Steve Cruz 5 years ago
Those end tables are crying out for bright oversized ceramic ashtrays -- which are great for holding candy and what-not.
#47
I Just Got My Egg Plate Today Off Fb Marketplace...yay!
#48
I Found Him! Goodwill In Westerville, Ohio. I Definitely Bought It
Stille20 5 years ago
I have that on a mug. The artist is Sophie Corrigan https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/367217-sassquatch?utm_source=paid_search&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=PLA&utm_content=t-shirt-child-3&feed_sku=367217D1V19G79A3C23S&ar_clx=yes&ar_channel=google&ar_campaign=71700000074371596&ar_adgroup=58700006418680223&ar_ad=PRODUCT_GROUP&ar_strategy=search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G.PLA+-+%5BG.USA%5D+%5BL.ENG%5D+%5BC.AllDesigns%5D&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAiArIH_BRB2EiwALfbH1FUSLU-ubVVtbZxcw_1yU-1uwpvqnp4cvDM0tFYb3fFxnwzZl4b0-hoC4QAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
#49
I Went To The Thrift Store To Find Some Work Clothing And Walked Out In This Beauty! I’ve Never Felt So In My Own Skin. I Wish I Could Wear It Everyday
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
No trout you look good in it, so don't be koi. You have real sole and will never flounder.
Aria Evans 5 years ago
I sea what you did there. Not fishy at all! Let minnow if you have more puns to share!
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Meredith Gossland 5 years ago
They will all want that for the new uniform at work. You DO work at an aquarium right?
#50
Found This Bootylicious Bottle At Veterans Thrift Store In San Diego
#51
This Was My Grandmas Teacup, When She Passed It Was Given To Me. When You Put It In The Light You Can See A Woman's Face In The Bottom. Does Anyone Know Anything About This Cup?
Gaston Buhunny 5 years ago
My uncle brought a whole tea set with the geishas from Japan in the early 1950s. I was told by a China expert that they were “tourist” ware, not particularly valuable or rare. My teapot has a dragon swirling around the pot with its mouth as the spout.
Rhiannon Mai 5 years ago
Lithophane Geisha https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/78828-japanese-geisha-lithopane-lithophane I've looked this information up years ago, and found that there were six different Geisha's that were the Madonna/Lady Gaga's/rock stars of their day. Geisha's weren't prostitutes as was commonly believed. They were skilled entertainers & performers.
Anna Toyna 5 years ago
I was told it's called "dragonware". My mom had a whole tea set, but I don't know if her's had the portrait. I have several pieces in "grey". I think there are a few different color variations.
Jean Thompson 5 years ago
I think these tea sets were popular with GIs, who brought them back home for their moms after WW2.
Patti Bulldog 5 years ago
Moriage Dragonware or sometimes called Dragonware Moriage I think the ones with the hidden geisha are called Lithopane
Erik Lawrence 5 years ago
you do know they arent asking Bored Panda right? this was all lifted from somwhere else.
#52
I’m In Love With My New Key Orb That I Found At A Garage Sale In Turley, Ok Today For $3! Handmade And Glorious. It’s Heavy!
#53
My “New To Me” Vintage Restored Vanity. Found On Facebook Market Place
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
This has been seriously altered from the original. It's a Waterfall pattern dressing table. The veneer on the outside is gorgeous mahogany - the idiot that painted over it deserves a smack to the head with a dead salmon, they completely destroyed it. The hardware was replaced as well - alll of the handles should be brown and gold Bakelight.
C.S. E. 5 years ago
I wish we could see the before; it could be that it was severely damaged. I have a small waterfall side table from the 30's that was fantastic except for the top veneer (not a surprise). I took it in for professional refinishing and, boy, good thing I got it for free, because I PAID for that refinishing.
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Today, 15 Years Later, I Was Working At The Thrift Store When I Saw A Dress Laying On The Table In The Warehouse. I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes... It Was Exactly The Same Dress I Wore 15 Years Ago!! Only A Few Sizes Bigger. Also My Current Size. It Was A Magical Moment
#55
Found This On Marketplace. I’m Pumped. It’s So Comfortable And Soft. And I Got To Pet A Cute Kitty When Picking It Up
it’s called Jaymar Spiral Chair and apparently is worth like 500-800, and I paid $100!
Csilla Kaszas 5 years ago
me: that's a weird cushion in the middle ... 3 seconds later: yep, that's a hole
#56
My Wedding Bouquet That Was Made Completely Out Of Both Of My Great Grandmas Earrings, Brooches, And Pins. The Handle Was Made Out Of My Moms Veil And Wedding Dress Flowers. Its Made Out Of Three Beautiful Marriages And I Hope To Be The Fourth! I’ve Also Established This As My Wedding Mushroom
#57
Guess Who Thrifted The Most Fabulous Fiberoptic Peacock Lamp Today!?! Me! I Did! In Powell River, British Columbia. $5.00
#58
I Married My Husband 3 Weeks Ago. I Always Ask, “Do You Love Me?” He Always Replies, “I’ll Never Stop Loving You.” In Fact, That Was The Last Sentence Of His Wedding Vow. This Past Weekend, While On A Romantic Getaway, We Found These Vintage Pillow Cases At An Estate Sale In Austin, Tx. For $8 We Can Rest Our Weary Heads On A Little Reminder Of Our Fairy Tale
Atir Reyam 5 years ago
I think it’s sweet they’ve only been married 3 weeks, and are already going on romantic getaways! May your marriage be blessed with many years of romance.
#59
Can You Believe Someone Was Giving This Away For Free On Marketplace? It's Going In My Science Classroom If It Will Fit
Update: It did not fit through the door... we had to remove the center post of the double doors and brought it into our library. It would not fit through our classroom doors. That's ok though, it is now in a place where everyone can use/reference it. The key and information on the arm is written in German and it still has the USSR on it, so it is definitely rather old. I added some photos of us getting it in the building and some of the damaged parts. Update 2: Came out to my truck at lunch and found the note I attached as the last image
Dynein 5 years ago
I'm honestly not sure if it's THAT old; the font strikes me as rather modern although tbh I'm not an expert on that matter. It definitely can't be new - there's also a 4-digit zip code which Germany replaced with a 5-digit zip code in the early 90s. Apparently the USSR also broke apart in the early 90s, so I guess that puts the age of the globe to at least 30 years. Certainly old, but the description made me think that it would have to be much older. Maybe I'm just getting old myself...
#60
Grabbed This Beaut Off Marketplace For Rehoming! This Halloween Fanatic Is Ecstatic And Cannot Wait To Transform This Piece Into Magic!
#61
My Heart Rate Raced When I Saw This On Facebook Marketplace. For $15, I Thought It Must Be Too Good To Be True. Nope, It’s Perfect
#62
What??? A Mexican Restaurant In Chester, Va Is Remodeling And Selling Their Old Hand-Carved And Painted Booths For Just A Few Pesos! Don’t Mind If I Do!
#63
This Right Here Makes Me So Happy This Was My Grandma's. She Made It A Long Long Time Ago. I Always Loved It When I Was A Little Girl. My Sweet Precious Aunt Just Gifted It To Me Today I Will Treasure This Always
Katrina B. 5 years ago
It is beautiful but I'm calling into question her grandmother making it. It's a ceramic tree and they were very very popular in the 1940s and 1950s. My mother has one similar that my grandmother purchased in the late 1940s
Sarah Tate 5 years ago
My grandmother made one of those in the 50's as well. Apparently the tree was a popular ceramics class design that people made. I'm guessing they probably had the trees pre-made or something. We still put it out every year.
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AzKhaleesi 5 years ago
OMG I want it! We are a bird family and I would love this so very much!
#64
Stopped By The Local Goodwill Store (Lapeer, Mi) And Just Had To Do A Little Passive Aggressive Display Rearranging
just a hamilfan (hufflepuff) 5 years ago
My grandma has the I’m silently correcting your grammar sign (but she is not silently correcting it, she is doing it out loud)
#65
This Chair Has Been Identified As An “Hstudio Moon Chair.” I Paid $125.00 From Gw
The ottoman is from Target from a few years ago. Had some requests for more pics of the room so I added some to this post. I wanted to share with you my crazy find at a Goodwill store in Sterling, VA a few years ago. It’s a purple suede-like chair that is the length of a couch. It is sitting in my living room as it won’t fit through any of our hallways. A great conversation piece in our home.
Atir Reyam 5 years ago
I was mesmerized by those goddess drip fountains as a kid. I also had a tiki themed living room. We have such good taste in decor!
Heather March 5 years ago
When I was a kid I thought those wax drip lamp were the height of sophistication! The whole vide rocks.
von Funnyname 5 years ago
My friend's grandmother had one of those statue/lamps. They are soooo cool. You put oil in it and it heats up and cascades down like rain, yes?
Upstaged75 3 years ago
Ooh - I live in that area and now need to check out the Goodwill store in Sterling!
#66
My Grandfather Passed Away Suddenly A Week Ago, So I’m In The House He And My Grandmother Have Shared For 60 Years To Celebrate His Life. The Back Bathroom Had This Spectacular Wallpaper On It For Most Of That 60 Years; When They Remodeled It A Bit, They Kept Pieces And Framed Them. I Adore This Wallpaper And Figured You Guys Would Too!
#67
I Bought A Hideous $2 Basket Solely Because It Had These Adorable Keychains Attached To The Handle!
MRS FLASHMAN 5 years ago
I totally remember the Tupperware keychains, how funny I was just talking about them recently, I also had a smaill princess phone keychain that I loved.
#68
When I Saw This 6 Piece Set Of Plates, I Saw My Grandmother, And Cried A Little
Stomach cancer rendered her allergic to a whole host of foods, but she said that was her price to pay to beat cancer. Anyway, I swear she was a wizard because as a child I had never seen a single person put ham in scrambled eggs!! I always craved her magic breakfasts. She would use real eggs for me, and egg beaters for herself. She had these same plates. I can remember the sound of the plates being placed on the counter, the way her spatula scraped the plate when laying down the magic eggs. I remember the fabric of her robe with the satin trim, the smell of her perfume, her perfectly placed hair, and the way the sun came in through the windows while she cooked. We would sit together and have our breakfast with big smiles on our faces. For some reason, I never remember her using these plates for dinner, those were white with a blue Victorian scene along the trim. She passed in 2006, but I know she comes around everytime I get a whiff of her perfume. For $7 I snagged the set. I may just make magic eggs this week, and possibly cry again.
Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Corelle lasts forever. That pattern is between 40 and 50 years old—-late seventies to early eighties. You can’t break those plates. I have a set myself—-I have shallow fingerprints, which means too smooth hands, so things slip, and glass breaks. On top of that, dishes get washed in slippery soap. Double trouble. And that’s why I love Corelle. Best investment I ever made.
Kiss Army 5 years ago
Yes, they are hard to break but, boy, when one does it shatters into A LOT of little shards! I have had this set for close to 30 years and we got it from my husband's grandmother. In all those years I have broken 2.
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bruce westfall 5 years ago
Tap the larger plates with a toothpick and it is the exact pitch of the railroad crossing near our house where I grew up. My sister got the dishes after Mom & Dad died and I said "What does this sound like?" "OH WOW! The railroad crossing!!" Yup. I know.
TTorrest Author 5 years ago
Your story made me tear up thinking of similar memories with my own Grandma, who also had these exact plates.
Whawhawhatsis 5 years ago
We have a collection of mismatched odds and ends of Corelle that my husband and I bought separately many years ago and only have a couple pieces each left. We have at least one or two plates with this pattern, too -- I always like them because when he makes something with a lot of sauce, the rim keeps me from splashing it out of the plate!
#69
My Husband And I Like To Find Weird Things And Then Leave Them To Be Found At Other People's Houses. Found At Goodwill In Lumberton Tx. Left At My Brother In Laws During A Birthday Party For My Nephew
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
Very cute. Perfect fit for a house with kids. At least my ones think farts are hilarious.
#70
Made Entirely Of Yarn. It Came Home With Me To Be Gifted To A Penguin Loving Friend. Goodwill Burleson, Tx
anxiousPansexualnightmare 5 years ago
i really love this!!!! i love penguins and i'm just a lil queer sooooo IT'S PERFECT!!!!
#71
Found This Deer Skull At A Goodwill In Las Vegas, Nv. I’ve Always Wanted A Wall Of Oddities. Everyone Was Looking At Me Like I Was Out Of My Mind, And The Woman At The Register Kept Calling Me Crazy. When In Vegas!
Joanne Hudson 5 years ago
If I were in the market for a skull, it would def have to look like this one.
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
It's eerie, bizarre, and a teensy bit scary, but also very appealing.
#72
Well It Finally Happened
Well it finally happened. The Facebook marketplace find of my entire life. I went in thinking it was a coffee table and it is not. It is large. I was going to pay 100 dollars for it as a coffee table. I could not pass it up even if it doesn’t have a very appropriate space in our apartment. All of the different wood shades are pieces cut to fit perfectly together, the bottom of it says “Maitland Smith hand carved in the Philippines” I’m OBSESSED. Cat for size reference
#73
This Very Loud Jacket Was $6 At A Cleveland Ohio Savers. I Wasn’t Sure, But Got Four Compliments From Strangers Today!!
Meredith Gossland 5 years ago
Here's another compliment; Your jacket is exquisite! I want one!
#74
Got Two Of These Beautiful Things On Facebook Marketplace All I Need Are Some Plants To Surround This
#75
The Base Is Driftwood, The Leaves/Stems Are Patinated Copper, And The "Flowers" Are Real Sea Urchin Shells
#76
Oh. Hey Nic Cage. What’s That Now? You Want Me To Spit My Gum On Your Belly? Wow. Ok. If You Insist
Rain WhiteBuffalo 4 years ago
I had one of these. I am a chronic gum chewer. One day, my mom noticed it was "missing". I used to like to chew a piece of gum and then freeze it. My Parker was in the freezer. lol
#77
I Found A Deck Prism At Goodwill In Cottage Grove, Or! I'm Not Sure If It's An Original Or A Reproduction But This Sucker Is Heavy! For Those Unfamiliar, A Deck Prism Would Be Mounted Flush With The Top Deck On Ships And Would Allow For Light To Be Cast Around The Interior Of An Otherwise Dark Interior Cabin.
Whawhawhatsis 5 years ago
It could be an original. When I was a child and we'd go to the Oregon coast for vacation, people were still finding original Japanese glass fishing floats washing up in the morning. I could easily see this prism surviving from a wreck off the coast there. It's fabulous!
#78
My Husband Rescued This With Permission From Behind A Gas Station In Windsor Ontario Canada. And Behold. Our New Squash Holder
#79
Found This Mini Shopping Cart At A Goodwill For 10 Bucks
Panda-monium 5 years ago
Looks like a walker for old people....if so, it's cute and practical.
#80
I Could Not Pass Up This Incredible $10 Table Music Box (Works Beautifully) I Found At A Little Out Of The Way Thrift Shop Here In Northwest Ohio. I Bought It Because It Was Unique, But When I Got Home I Looked It Up And It's Italian Marquetry With Swiss Movement. I'm So Happy That I Found It! It Plays The Song "Somewhere My Love"
Ange Marsden 5 years ago
My grandparents had a set of six of these which made a bigger round table, each table played a different tune.
#81
Reason #252 That My Husband Hates When I Thrift. But This Amazing PC Was Not Going To Be Left Behind. Sos Thrift Parksville Bc Canada. This Shop Always Gives Me Something Good
#82
My Curb Couch!
#83
I Can’t Believe Someone Gave This Away! The Lady In The Shop Said “Is It From A TV Show??” I Said “Sort Of” Rather Than Explain That It’s From An Imaginary TV Show Inside A Real TV Show Found In A Charity Shop In Shrewsbury, UK
#84
My Husband And I Have Seen This Adorable Elephant In Front Of A Flea Market In Pinconning, Michigan We Frequently Travel Past For The Last Few Months, And Always Talk About How Cute He Is And That We Want Him
I don't think either of us actually thought we would get him one day, but when we drove by today the flea market was open and look who came home with us!
#85
It's Made From Random Left Over Materials After A Sears Shut Down
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
The cat is feeling trapped by the pussie cat's. 🙀 I show myself out.
Atir Reyam 5 years ago
“Where’s the cat?” “Hiding under the bottom shelf, looking uncomfortable.”
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FYI Pandas...these salt lights can be harmful or even lethal to cats.
#86
Check Out This Giant Clam Shell I Found At An Estate Sale. She Said Her Father Was A Scuba Diver And Brought This Home In The '60's
Pan Narrans 5 years ago
Giant clams are on the Cites list and therefore it's forbidden to sell or trade them without proper paperwork which certify it's age.
#87
My All-Time Favorite Secondhand Find!
My all-time favorite secondhand find! I am a HUGE Disney Nerd and collect anything vintage Disney, but my favorite is vintage Lady and the Tramp memorabilia. This Lady and the Tramp skirt is from 1955 and has been a holy grail I have wanted for years, but convinced myself I would never personally own one as they usually go for $600 to upwards of $1000, depending on condition. When I happened upon a full, uncut set of pristine panels at a flea market, I absolutely freaked out. And then I about fainted when I saw the price tag- $20!!!!! I have never bought something so quickly in my life!!!!! I am convinced this skirt and I were just destined to find each other. My mom is a seamstress (and an amazing one at that ) and she helped me assemble it into the gorgeous, whirling, 16 panel circle skirt it was always meant to be! I treasure my skirt so much, but I definitely also wear it and enjoy it. I feel like after sitting unfinished for 65 years, it deserves to be loved and worn where other people can see it and enjoy it too! These pictures were taken last Christmas at Disney World. We are moving to Florida in a couple days, and I hope next Spring I get to fulfill my dream of wearing this little beauty to Dapper Day at the Magic Kingdom!!!
Meredith Gossland 5 years ago
It is so cool when destiny steps into your life! I can see why you love it!
#88
Oh My Gosh You Guys...not A Thrift Store - But I Just Rescued This Dude From The Trash.. He Was Just Chillin On A Recycling Bin During My Walk Today
#89
I Found These Gorgeous Pewter And Crystal Champagne Flutes On A Thrift Store's Digital Storefront. Brand New, With Stickers Still On The Side. For $25, I Couldn't Resist
#90
Goodwill; St. Louis, Missouri. For All Your Green, Tulle, Sequined, Poofy Dress Needs.
Jim Price 5 years ago
which is just another way of saying watered down green.
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Richard McCoy 5 years ago
I know that Good Will! There’s a dance school nearby and that’s where they send their things after recitals.
#91
I Found This Lamp At A Yard Sale For $4. I Think It's Pretty Cool.
#92
Anyone Know About What Year This Would Be From? I’m Embarrassed To Admit I Don’t Know What Some Of These Are (Farina?) If Anyone Needs It The Location Is Greece NY Salvation Army!
Foustri 5 years ago
Wow, stove polish? This was used back when stoves were cast iron and had to be polished regularly to restore the finish and keep them from rusting. I'd guess this was from the 1920s or maybe 1930s.
Csilla Kaszas 5 years ago
this. you may know it as cream of wheat (except, that name only makes sense once it's cooked). it's coarser than flour.
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No bananas, beer, meats, milk, tomatoes? You can tell the post-Depression era by the unusual items: ammonia, gelatine, kerosene, lard, matches, starch, stove polish, twine, wash blue... Rarely do we put these items on our shopping lists now!
Anna Toyna 5 years ago
Farina is sort of like cream of wheat. A fine textured "oatmeal". Hot ceral.
#93
Found Today At The Local Thrift. This Was The Best Thing In Pe 20+ Years Ago Best $5 Spent
Goldie Novle 5 years ago
Oop - I totally thought the black shapes in the background were dementors - not childs
#94
My Husband Loves Thrifting As Much As I Do (Thank God!!) However, He Was Curiously Amused At My Hunts For Uranium Glass And Even More Puzzled At My Obsession To Find A House Hippo
#95
I Have Been In This Page Forever And Haven't Found Anything Worth Posting Until Today, Found This At A Secondhand Shop Today. Feel Like It Belongs Here Lmao
#96
So When I Was A Kid (Maybe 12-14) I Found This Guy On The Front Lawn In The Snow. From Then On I’ve Kept Him In The Freezer Because That Was His “Natural Habitat). 20 Years And Many Moves Later, He’s Still With Me!
Zoe's Mom 5 years ago
I found a couple a few years back at a senior housing sale. One has green hair and the other has red hair. They both have red, green and white knitted scarves around their necks. They come out at Christmas and they always make me smile when I bring them out of their slumber.
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#97
Here’s One You Don’t Often Find In The Wild. Mcm Mold... Found In An Estate Auction Box Lot, Which Was Purchased Sight Unseen. Imagine My Surprise When I Pulled This Beauty Out Of The Box!!
#98
I Found (And Purchased) The Iconic Christmas Sweater From The Robert Pattinson Meme (Found At Goodwill)
#99
The Artist Made These In High School 15 Years Ago And No Longer Does Stained Glass
#100
I Finally Was Able To Pick It Up From Tangibles Resale And Consignment In North Webster, In Today! Can’t Wait To Take It Home To California! (Yes The Cushions Were Put In The Cab Of The Truck)
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
Looks like something clarissa explains it all would have.
#101
A Mermaids Sink, Anyone? Not Sure The Granite Top Does It Justice. Anyway, Seen At The Restore On 3rd, Wilmington, Nc. Did Not See The Price
Zoe's Mom 5 years ago
Agree; the counter doesn't do it justice. Needs a plain white or maybe opalescent counter top.
AzKhaleesi 5 years ago
Nooo too much light but it in a black counter, like a matte black and it would make that bowl pop!
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We Finally Got To Bust Out The Vintage Cafeteria Trays I Found At A Rummage Sale A Couple Of Years Ago. Happy Thanksgiving! Wow Y'all! Thanks For All The Love. They're Stamped Prolon Ware On The Back. I Paid $1 For Four Of Them. Probably My Best Find Ever!
Hermione Granger 5 years ago
(covering up a comment) That looks delicious! potatoes, turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, a roll, and sweet potato cassrole! Yum!!!!!
Atir Reyam 5 years ago
I loved cafeteria day in elementary school, when we got to eat from these trays. Never left hungry.
#103
Not As Cool As Some Of The Pics I’ve Seen Lately On Here And Appalled The Workers At The Antique Barn Didnt Know Who It Was But Got Over It When It Was Half Off Plus My Next 10% Off Purchase Total $9.00 But To Get A Smile And Hear Him Tell His Friends Online “You Won’t Believe What My Mom Found Today But It’s Cool This Time “ Lol From My Teenage Son..priceless
"On a mountain of skulls, in the castle of pain, I sat on a throne of blood! What was will be! What is will be no more! Now is the season of EVIL!"- Vigo had a 2020 year too with no tp
#104
Same. Located At The Ivy Cottage In Wilmington, Nc
von Funnyname 5 years ago
This is from "Never Try to Teach a Pig To Sing" and the rest of the book is hysterical.
#105
This Is A Piece Of Carnival Glass I Inherited From My Grandmother. I Actually Inherited Two And Gifted One To My Sister. Toy Corn For Scale
Candace Fitzpatrick 5 years ago
This is gorgeous! The shape, the colour... then there’s the toy corn lmao
#106
Found This In The Trash Can At Work. I Work At A Church Daycare. No Idea Where It Came From But Story Of My Life
#107
Found This Candle Holder At An Antique Store Near Me, And Finally Hung It Today. It’s The Perfect Amount Of Weird And I Love It
#108
Tw: Fertility Struggles
My husband and I had a hard time getting pregnant. I have quite a few chronic illnesses and was told that it would be difficult to get pregnant. After a few years and a surgery that would have the added effect of increased fertility, we had decided that we were going to stop trying and save our money to adopt. I was set to see a specialist regarding a health concern out of state, but found out 2 weeks before that we were expecting our miracle baby. Since teenagehood, I wanted a nursery for my baby with the theme "Oh, The Places You Go!" by Dr. Seuss. I saw a photo of some delicate hot air balloons. I set out on a journey to find tatted doilies, and boy, was it tough! I lucked out at one antique store in Meridian, ID, who had boxes in storage and was considering donating them because they were not selling. The clouds are innards of some old pillows, the frames for the clouds are old lamp shades, and the baskets are handmade from jute that I stole from my mom. ETA: she is 18 months old, now
#109
My Daughter Had Spirit Week At School. Today Was Character Day And While Most Kids Dressed As Cindy Lou Who, Santa Claus Or The Grinch...she Wanted To Be The Lamp From The Christmas Story. Picked Up This Lamp Shade And Shirt At Goodwill For $1 Each
#110
A Goodwill Find From 8+ Years Ago (We’re Not Exactly Sure). Needless To Say It Absolutely Needed To Come Home With Us
cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
It reminds me South Park: "Woodland Critter Christmas", HAIL SATAN! One of the best SP episodes ever, my favorite.
#111
Got A New Dog Today. Y’all This Is Porkchop. Bought Him Off Some Random Guy At A Red Light, Was On His Trailer
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Yeah, this lycanthrope will certainly keep undesirables out of your home.
Julia Atkinson 5 years ago
It will probably keep everyone out of your home!
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Sherbaan Naab 5 years ago
When you get bored of it, put it in your trailer and drive around town. Someone is sure to buy it.
#112
I Fought With Myself Hard, But Ended Up Walking Away From This Masterpiece At An Estate Sale Yesterday. It Was $82.50 And As Much As I Obviously Need A Hot Pank Throne With Lady Busts, I Knew My Labrador Would Cover It In Her Yellow Hairs The Moment I Brought It Home
#113
I Found This Hat At A Local Thrift Store. Since Today Was Hat Day At The School Where I Teach, I Knew I Had To Wear It. My Daughter Avoided Me All Day In The Halls And I'm Not Quite Sure Why
#114
I’ve Been Sitting On The Side Of The Pond Just Dipping My Toes In
But today I decided to take the jump and make someone else’s day. Found this lovely today while volunteering. I know a lot are looking for one and I wanted to spread some cheer during this time. So here it is up for grabs.......a ceramic lighted tree, but only half. It’s a hanging tree, this is the first that I’ve ever seen. I guess it’s like the albino of the pack. Pick a number between 1-800 and I’ll pick the person that’s the closest to my number. I’ll post the luckily person on Friday 11/20 around 9 pm est. Good luck all, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Blackheart 5 years ago
The molds for these exist, and many are still made new. You can also buy the light pegs.
Alexis draskinis 5 years ago
My mom had this when we were kids! We used to take all the lights off & she'd get so annoyed! It also made a perfect Barbie Christmas tree!! Lolol!
#115
There's Been A Bit Of Talk About The Chicken Purse Lately. Behold! The Matching Chicken Coin Purse! These Were Found By My Son At Two Different Thrift Stores In Columbus Ohio. Edit: The Chicken Isn't Yellow. It Was Late, The Lighting Was Weird, And I Didn't Notice
Parmeisan 5 years ago
They are definitely adorable. That said, I feel an opportunity was lost here to be able to pull an egg coin purse out of your chicken full-sized purse...
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#116
Look What I Found On The Side Of The Road For Free Today!! My Brain Is Already Bouncing Ideas Around For What I’m Going To Do With It But What Do You Guys Think?! I Have A Bay Window That Is Perfect For Displaying It For All To See
Deniz Sanal 5 years ago
This is called an "escalier de maitrise". Back in the day, there was a guild for carpenters. To enter the guild you had to make one of these that would be judged by master carpenters to see if you are worthy. Once you joined, you would be an apprentice until you made another "escalier de maitrise" that proved you were now a master of the craft. Because this was a test, all of these stairs needed to prove your level so they would be very intricate, very detailed, mix different woods (and usually push the limits of what that wood could do, like bending one that is more sturdy or using a bendable one as the supportive beam...)...
Deniz Sanal 5 years ago
PS: they now make these in Chine so this one is probably not an antique since that would not be abandoned on the side of the street but still a very cool find!
Anna Toyna 5 years ago
" If I were a rich man" - Fiddler on the roof. One to go up, one to go down, and one to go nowhere just for show.....
#117
Who Remembers Polly Pocket? I Paid 3 Bucks For This Wizard Of Oz Polly Pocket Style Set At St. Vinnies In Flagstaff. Totally Came Home With Me!
#118
I've Searched Every Goodwill/Thrift Shop For Years For These Kind Of Little Wooden Ornaments From My Childhood Tree. My BF Found Them On Ebay,a Big Box Of Them For Sale And Surprised Me W Them. I Cried Like A Baby! Does Anyone Else Remember These? I Was Born In 82,but I Know They Are From B4 Then.
Lyn Moffett 5 years ago
They are from the 60s I have one on my tree. It’s the only one that survived all these years.
Judy Dunlevy 5 years ago
My daughter born in 77 played with these toys growing up. They were called little people.
Katie Lutesinger 5 years ago
OMG my mum owns a whole heap of these - they were my childhood ornaments too! I should ask her where she got them from - her own mum, probably!
Anne Reid 5 years ago
I was born in ‘75 and I remember that somewhere in the ‘80s my Pop bought a bunch of these. He said they were made by people with special needs, so he wanted the whole set in order to help out. They were really cute! I lost them in Superstorm Sandy along with everything else.
Kyle Ann Hoekstra 5 years ago
I think my mom still has a bunch of these that were always on our tree.
#119
Is Your Boyfriend Even Your Boyfriend If He Doesnt Bring You A Turtle Lamp He Found In The Trash When Your Having A Bad Day??
#120
Found This Beauty Today At The Local Thrift Store! Look At How Cool The Claw Feet Are! Came With A Matching Coffee Table As Well. Been Looking For A Blue Velvet Couch For Awhile And Couldn’t Leave This Behind For $100!
#121
These Beautiful Ladies Were At Relics In Springfield, Missouri. They Did Not Come Home With Me
#122
Picked Up This House Hippo At An Estate Sale Today. Kept Reminding Me Of My Pup
#123
I Found This Chair In A Restore In Pa. It Reminds Me Of A Keith Haring Character. I Took It Home. Sorry There’s No Banana For Scale, But It’s Fairly Large.
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
I Like it but without the banana it's difficult to know how big is.
MoonCrusher 5 years ago
Christmas is about sitting on my lap and whispering what you want fo the holidays -Santa
#124
Found These Baby's At Good Will
#125
Miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Trinket Box With Even Tinier Ceramic Peanut Butter Cups Inside
#126
Y'all...i Present To You...the Official Pierogi Pillow!! I Laughed So Loud, The Man Stocking The Shelves Came To Tell Me He Put It There A Week Ago And Was Surprised It Lasted This Long
cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
Yes, you miss pierogies/ piroshkis! That's a kind of Russian, eastern europa ravioli, yummy.
Load More Replies... Hayley Rodgers 5 years ago
I neeeeeed this! My dad's family is Ukrainian and we do home made perogies all the time! We even started calling all the grandkids the "Perogies"
#127
She Is Beauty, She Is Grace, She Will Peck You In The Face... Found At An Antique Shop In Mcgregor, Tx For $16
#128
Hello Steampunk Glassware They Suit My Style Completel
#129
Quilt Couch. Found On Marketplace $50. Definitely Brought Home.
#130
Here Is My Lefton Hollyberry Collection! Majority Of The Pieces Were Passed Down To Me From My Mother, Who Got Them From Her Mother. I Believe She Saved Green Stamps To Purchase Pieces. The Bell Was A Gift From A Friend After She Saw My Collection Displayed At A Holiday Party. Using Them To Decorate Every Year Makes Me Feel Connected To My Mom And Grandma
#131
I Picked Up This Sweater At An Estate Sale And After I Got Home And Tried It On, I Noticed My Cat's Face On It! Now That's All I Can See!
#132
Who Else Had These As A Kid? Fozzie Was My Favorite! Bought Off Marketplace For $12
#133
This Might Be My Favorite Second Hand Find Ever! $3 Brand New In Package At Goodwill. My Husband Hates It
cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
Is she married with the Grinch? Unicorn riding santa is awesome!
#134
I Was Too Excited That I Didn't Get A Good Photo In Store But Its An Authentic Croc Figure Thing. He Was A Dollar. Made With Authentic Croc Foam, Complete With The Strap Logo And Shoe Sole Bottom.
#135
I Found This Treasure For Sale Locally, And It Turned Out To Be Three Blocks Away From Our House! I Had To Have It. Immediately. I Named Him Gary
Joe Reaves 5 years ago
Such a shame you're never going to get to sit on it. It's been claimed.
Sammi Danni 5 years ago
Which did you get?? The cool chair or the cool pillow?? or both?!?!?!?
#136
Do You Have The Need To Boil A Large Amount Of Food Above An Open Flame?
Do you have the need to boil a large amount of food above an open flame? Perhaps, you want to embrace your inner witch and brew up a potion? Or perhaps use it as a threat to naughty children? The possibilities are endless and is available at the antique store in the old JCPenney at the dead mall in Cranberry PA. Cost is 250, did not come home with me
Blackheart 5 years ago
I know people who own and use these. They cook large amounts of food, usually a stew or beef hash. Local places life fire departments sell it by the quart for fundraisers. I myself have eat turtle stew cooked in one of these. No children though.
Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago
First thing that came to my mind were the Three Witches from MacBeth.
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Yep, hence my quote. And, the witches I am picturing are the ones from Roman Polanski's "MacBeth".
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Rubyjune45 5 years ago
My grandma and her sisters would make apple butter in one of these. I hope it was apple butter.
Cynthia Bonville 5 years ago
That is hand made and strikingly so, it may be unique presently, worth $250 at least.
#137
My Uranium Glass House Hippo. I Had To Fight A Bit For Her On Ebay (So She Might Not Count) And She’s Not Unique, But I Love Her! She Really Needs A “Radiant” Name!!!
#138
I Am So Excited! Last Spring I Spotted This Beauty While Picking Up Firewood. The Owner Told Me I Could Have Her If I Could Move Her
Joe Reaves 5 years ago
Looks like the roof from a small observatory that opens and shuts.
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All My Friends Are Still Dead
#140
My Hippo Costume That I Got On Facebook Marketplace For $100!!! Totally Worth It
#141
Scored This Bad Boy Off Of Fb Market Place For $25 And I Must Admit Its The Best $25 I Have Spent In Quite Some Time
#142
Found At Goodwill In Lock Haven, Pa. The Shredder Shredder. Im Thrilled
#143
I Got This Amazing Gum Ball Machine For 5.98 At My Local Goodwill. What Should He Be Called?
#144
I Ended Up Going Back To Ohio Valley Antique Mall This Morning To View The Other Half.
I found a stand that had all these glass chickens on sale for 7$ each. I was just gonna take two, but felt bad separating them so..... meet tiny chickens new family . Do I regret buying all these glass hens.... hell no!!!! Does my bf think I'm insane? Hell yes!!!! -Ohio Valley Antique mall near Cincinnati-
RandomHumanBean 4 years ago
waitttttttt i have one!!!! my mom got it from her mom!!! its dark green and very pretty! it looks the exact same, just like the emerald/dark green color!
#145
I Was Looking For A Dresser, When I Stumbled Upon This Pair Of Shoes On The Facebook Marketplace! They're Even My Size, Which Never Happens To Me. I Have A Pair Of Silver Bellbottoms That Will Go Perfect With These. Purchased In Augusta, Me
#146
I've Heard You Guys Like Giant "House Pets"... So Here's Brucie!
#147
I Have No Practical Use For Four Teeny Tiny Cigarette Packs. That Being Said, You Better Believe They Came Home With Me For $5
Jim Price 5 years ago
Maybe Barbie is a nicotine fiend and we don't know...?
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This Is Something My Mom Definitely Would Have Had And Worn And Thought She Was "Stylin" Its Purple Velvet On The Inside Me And My Moms Favorite Color
#149
Found This Gorgeous Dining Table On Fb Marketplace In Minneapolis!!
#150
Doing Some Late Night Goodwill Shopping In Valdosta, Ga On Black Friday Weekend And Came Across This Beautiful Gem Right Before Closing
I was not leaving without it and was very serious about that, so I headed next door to the hardware store and got some rachet straps and on top of my dodge journey it went. An hour drive later at 12 midnight, it made it to its final destination. Welcome home, baby! Oh and the best part is.... I only paid $20 for it!
#151
I’m So Excited To Share My Amazing Couch With You Guys! I Bought Her For $50 Off The Buy/Sell! She Is In Pristine Condition! She Lives In My Plant Room And No One But Me Loves Her
Joe Reaves 5 years ago
I'm not a fan of the pattern but if it's anywhere near as comfy as it looks you can forgive the pattern.
#152
Found This Guy At A Thrift Store Yesterday. I Couldn’t Resist Him. Any Ideas On A Name?
#153
I Picked This Little Fella Up At A Yardsale. His Tag Says He's From 1984 And Made Of Synthetic Fibers. Does Anyone Have Any Advice On How To Clean Him?
I'manoob! 5 years ago
Well lets see...you can't expose it to bright light or water so I suggest burning it...preferably in lava. It'll really get the nasty stuff from it :)
Amy Kendall 5 years ago
I wash "rescued" stuffed animals all the time. Put him in a pillowcase, tied at the top, or in a mesh lingerie bag. Wash him in your washing machine with cold or warm water on the delicate or hand wash cycle. You may want to add a few other non-linty items to the washer so he has some cushioning. If you have Woolite, use that; if not, regular detergent will do. Alternatively, you can hand wash him in a sink with laundry detergent, rinsing well. You can either let him air dry for a couple days or dry him on low in the dryer, still in the pillowcase. I probably would air dry because his large eyes might get dinged up in the dryer. Nice find; enjoy!
Upstaged75 3 years ago
Amy - it's a joke. You can't get Gremlins wet or they multiply.
Load More Replies... Zoe's Mom 5 years ago
All stuff animals can be tossed in the DRYER on low or cool heating. This will remove all dust. If the toy is really dirty, I have no thoughts-sorry.
Upstaged75 3 years ago
It's a joke. You can't get Gremlins wet or they multiply.
Load More Replies... Lyn Moffett 5 years ago
Dry shampoo. Spray it on ,rub gently with your hand then brush through
Upstaged75 3 years ago
it's a joke. You can't get Gremlins wet or they multiply.
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#154
Found This Cool Glass Cornbread Pan At The Goodwill Outlet In Dayton, Oh A While Back. Finally Tried It Out! Apparently It’s From The Late 1930s/Early 40s!
#155
Found While Junk Store Hopping In/Around Cullman, Alabama. If I Had $1500 To Spare, This Would Be On My Back Porch!
Amy Kendall 5 years ago
Super cool, but it's missing the smallest purple ring! I wonder where it ended up.
#156
My Spoon Is Too Big! Found This At Goodwill (Weddington,nc) Today. It Stayed Because, Let's Face It, Who Has A Place In Their Home For A Giant Spoon? I'd Love To Meet That Person
Cain Hargreaves 5 years ago
A friend of mine had a giant spoon like that and she propped it up (horizontally) on top of her kitchen counters since they didn't go all the way to the ceiling. So if you ever find a giant spoon, consider giving it a home.
#157
This Beautiful Piece, Showcases An Actual Picture Of My Mom And Her Prom Date (In The 70s). My Grandma Sent The Picture From Ontario To Bc To Have This Made. Here’s The Crazy Part Of The Story. This Picture Has Been Hanging Above My Mothers Couch My Entire Life. One Day I Was Shopping At A Local Thrift Store When Something Instantly Caught My Eye And Stopped Me Dead In My Tracks! Yes It Was This Exact Picture!
I bought it for $10 and brought it home and then immediately called my mother to ream her out. I started with, “I can’t believe you got rid of that” and “why wouldn’t you have asked? Of course I wanted it” but she had no idea what I was talking about and assured me her beloved picture was still in its rightful place. A short drive to her house confirmed that it was, indeed, undisturbed. As it turns out, the artist liked how it looked so much that he made several copies and sold them, never anticipating a second one would ever end up in the same small town across the country. Let alone that the daughter of the original model would find one. Now we both get to enjoy this cherished piece of art. I bought it for $10 and brought it home and then immediately called my mother to ream her out. I started with, “I can’t believe you got rid of that” and “why wouldn’t you have asked? Of course I wanted it” but she had no idea what I was talking about and assured me her beloved picture was still in its rightful place. A short drive to her house confirmed that it was, indeed, undisturbed. As it turns out, the artist liked how it looked so much that he made several copies and sold them, never anticipating a second one would ever end up in the same small town across the country. Let alone that the daughter of the original model would find one. Now we both get to enjoy this cherished piece of art.
#158
My Kid Begged For This Silicone Teeth Mold Today At A Garage. The Lady At The Sale Said Its A Novelty Ice Tray. Fun For Halloween It Was Only .10 Cents So I Couldn't Say No
#159
My Dad Was Very Exited To Bring Home This Mermaid Lady Statue From Craigslist And Now Resides In The Foyer
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
Where's the banana for scale people?!?! How I will know how big, large, long is this wonderful mermaid that I 10/10 would definitely bring home!!.
#160
Sooo I Bought A Set Of Booths From A Baskin Robbins From Marketplace. New Kitchen Table!
I'manoob! 5 years ago
ngl I can totally see myself having one of those when I'm older; possibly remodel it a bit, and maybe buy a jukebox but have the playlist full of songs from like the 2000s - 2020s, then once that's all done, I can treat myself to a strawberry milkshake while I sit on my very own diner-like table. Would anyone else wanna join? :)
Dana 5 years ago
I would join you if we could play showtunes and I could wear a poodle skirt :)
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Fb Marketplace Is All Fun And Games Until You're Waiting At A Gas Station For Some Guy To Bring You A Life-Size Cardboard Cutout Of Fabio. Christmas Just Got A Whole Lot Sexier!
#162
Found This Beauty At A Goodwill In Denver, Co. It Has A Little Girl's Signature And "4th Grade" On The Bottom. It Did Come Home With Me!
#163
One Of My Absolute Favorite Weird Objects, My Late Aunt Marge’s Leather Glove She Accidentally Washed And Dried Which Shrunk And Mummified, Which I Inherited. (Pear For Scale, No Banana Available)
#164
Bought This Display Shelf Today At A Yard Sale. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. I Thought It Was Pretty Cool
#165
Found This Woven...umm...thing At A Thrift Shop. I Can Only Presume It's A Literal Banana Lounge. Banana Wearing A Bikini For Scale
#166
Stumbled On This Gem While Out Antiquing Yesterday In Tomball, Tx. She Did Not Come Home With Me
Just_A_Pansexual_Gal 5 years ago
Nah, she's just seen things... things that cannot be unseen...
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#167
Never Seen One Like This; Someone Called It A Baby Launcher. Found In An Antique Store In Piqua, Oh. It Still Waits Here For It’s New Home.
Katrina B. 5 years ago
It's an early form of a boucey chair. The way the metal is curved would cause the bassinet to bounce once you pushed it down
just a hamilfan (hufflepuff) 5 years ago
A.baby.launcher? Wth is that for? Why would you launch a baby?
#168
Found At Goodwill. Multitasking At It’s Finest.
Cain Hargreaves 5 years ago
Yeah, that's about it. There's a set of glass "party trays" that float around my family that are about like this: space for a cup of punch, a small plate for hors d'oeuvres or finger food, and a cigarette holder on the corner. The glass trays we have are from about the 1950s, but this one looks more recent than that.
#169
These Terrifying Jeff Goldblum Shoes Can Be Yours At Value Village (Canadian Version Of Savers)
#170
For Just $25 You Could Have Had Your Own Hairy Orange Chair. This Did Not Come Home With Me. To My Surprise, My Husband Was Disappointed It Didn’t. This Was At Goodwill In Marietta Georgia.
TTorrest Author 5 years ago
Thank God my Flyers-fan husband never saw this thing. He would have paid any price to bring it home and name it Gritty.
#171
The Cat Broke My Favorite Coffee Mug Today, So My Husband Just Went Out To The Antique Shop And Came Back With This Gem... I Don’t Know Why There’s A Topless Mermaid In My Cup But I’m Obsessed Now
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
So, you always drink you Cafe fast to get to see some mermaid bubbies.
#172
Found At Good Stuff Thrift In El Cerrito, Ca Last Year Before Halloween, Best $5 Ever Spent. Even Scared The Dog! Anyone Want To Play Footsie?
#173
Teeny Tiny Corn Ornament... Cornament? My Daughter Just Found It On The Floor Of Our Living Room... Guessing It Came With Some Ornaments We Got From Our Local Buy Nothing Group. Banana For Scale
C.S. E. 5 years ago
Forget the pickle ornament thing, hide the cornament and whoever finds it first gets a special gift. Wrap the gift, put it on the mantle or in a place of honor and REALLY hide that cornament! Also, I'm not going to stop saying cornament.
#174
Just Found My Halloween Costume! $8 At Goodwill In South Florida. Perfect Since We Have Sooo Many Roaches Here
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
Now you're ready to star in a play based on Kafka's "Metamorphosis"
#175
It Finally Happened To Me! Same Shirt, Same Size! Goodwill In Vancouver, Wa
#176
Well Today I Was At Goodwill And I Found This Picture From United Airlines (The Company I Got Furloughed From) Southern California (Which Is Where I Live)
Jonathan 5 years ago
Vintage travel posters in general are lovely. Some nice rail ones from my city.
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Found At Parents House They Got It At An Auction Add Any Funny Quip You Like, Banana Now Eaten Sorry
birdy gobyebye 5 years ago
for when the doctor says " Yes, you can have ONE glass of wine with dinner"
#178
Mrs. Potts! I Loved Finding This Costume. She Did Not Come Home With Me. It Was An Adult Costume And Was Great Quality And Very Heavy! Found At Goodwill In Spokane Wa
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Mimi777 5 years ago
I love thrift stores, you never know what you’ll find. BUT be careful buying used or older sofas and arm chairs, always inspect them and check for bed bugs sometimes they’re hard to spot and can be hidden. We made that mistake once. We brought home a used arm chair and we ended up getting bed bugs in our home. (And it seemed clean on the surface) It was a disaster and I’m scared to ever buy used furniture again, unless it’s wood.
Devon M 4 years ago
Yes! And cockroaches, depending on where you live. My friend got an old 2nd hand TV years ago that was infested. Luckily TVs are flatter these days so hopefully harder for bugs to live inside, but just be careful what you buy.
Load More Replies... Mimi777 5 years ago
Also how do you post a picture in the comments here ? We found this amazing bouncy wooden horse for our 2 year old on the side of the road one day. I think it’s 30-50 years old not sure exactly. Good condition and we looked on eBay and they were all selling for $400-$500. I would love to share a pic of it.
Corey Smith 5 years ago
In the box where you type your comment, there is a camera icon on the right-hand side. Click it and you can upload a picture. I'm not sure if there are any file size restrictions.
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Guy Shultz 5 years ago
Went to a thrift store to look for books and saw this one cowboy boot on display. I instantly recognized it as a hand-made Lucchese. I asked if I could try both on. They brought the other out and both fit like they were made for me, not to mention that they looked like they had never been worn. I almost fell over when the lady told me they were $25. But wait, there’s more…I got a 10 senior discount so paid $22.50 for them. Saw an ad in a magazine for this exact boot about a month later and they sell for $850! 20140808_0...3c1d13.jpg 
Doubleheader 5 years ago
These are my favorite threads on BP! I'm a lover of thrift shopping. Almost everything I own is "used" but I think it adds to its charm. :)
penguin 5 years ago
why are all the words in the titles capitalized? (English is not my mother tongue, I don't know the rules ...)
Aileen 5 years ago
It's just standard for all words in titles to be capitalized. There are exceptions, like if the font is all capital letters, or the short/unimportant words are not capitalized (at, the, of, etc.), unless they are part of a name of something, or if they are the first word in the title. However, some choose to capitalize all words, even the short/unimportant ones, like what BP did here. As far as I know, neither version is necessarily correct, it just depends on the person's preference. Although there are probably some people out there who will insist on one way being correct, but at least to me it doesn't really matter.
Load More Replies... Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
I look all the way till the end. I'm the only one choosing which one would come home with me and which one not ?
Mimi777 5 years ago
I love thrift stores, you never know what you’ll find. BUT be careful buying used or older sofas and arm chairs, always inspect them and check for bed bugs sometimes they’re hard to spot and can be hidden. We made that mistake once. We brought home a used arm chair and we ended up getting bed bugs in our home. (And it seemed clean on the surface) It was a disaster and I’m scared to ever buy used furniture again, unless it’s wood.
Devon M 4 years ago
Yes! And cockroaches, depending on where you live. My friend got an old 2nd hand TV years ago that was infested. Luckily TVs are flatter these days so hopefully harder for bugs to live inside, but just be careful what you buy.
Load More Replies... Mimi777 5 years ago
Also how do you post a picture in the comments here ? We found this amazing bouncy wooden horse for our 2 year old on the side of the road one day. I think it’s 30-50 years old not sure exactly. Good condition and we looked on eBay and they were all selling for $400-$500. I would love to share a pic of it.
Corey Smith 5 years ago
In the box where you type your comment, there is a camera icon on the right-hand side. Click it and you can upload a picture. I'm not sure if there are any file size restrictions.
Load More Replies... Guy Shultz 5 years ago
Went to a thrift store to look for books and saw this one cowboy boot on display. I instantly recognized it as a hand-made Lucchese. I asked if I could try both on. They brought the other out and both fit like they were made for me, not to mention that they looked like they had never been worn. I almost fell over when the lady told me they were $25. But wait, there’s more…I got a 10 senior discount so paid $22.50 for them. Saw an ad in a magazine for this exact boot about a month later and they sell for $850! 20140808_0...3c1d13.jpg
Doubleheader 5 years ago
These are my favorite threads on BP! I'm a lover of thrift shopping. Almost everything I own is "used" but I think it adds to its charm. :)
penguin 5 years ago
why are all the words in the titles capitalized? (English is not my mother tongue, I don't know the rules ...)
Aileen 5 years ago
It's just standard for all words in titles to be capitalized. There are exceptions, like if the font is all capital letters, or the short/unimportant words are not capitalized (at, the, of, etc.), unless they are part of a name of something, or if they are the first word in the title. However, some choose to capitalize all words, even the short/unimportant ones, like what BP did here. As far as I know, neither version is necessarily correct, it just depends on the person's preference. Although there are probably some people out there who will insist on one way being correct, but at least to me it doesn't really matter.
Load More Replies... Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
I look all the way till the end. I'm the only one choosing which one would come home with me and which one not ?
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