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Shopping at thrift stores is pretty exciting. You never know what you're going to find next. Regular stores usually have generic themes and you have a basic understanding of what they offer. But with thrift stores, it's like opening the old metal cookie box in your grandma's attic. From a Jesus Magic 8-Ball to a sassy "grandfather" clock/shelf, you’d pretty much have to buy these things if you found them stumbled upon. Nobody could miss such an opportunity. Scroll down, enjoy, and upvote your faves.

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I See All Your Sassy Teapots, But I Think I Found Something Even More Sassy. I Present To You All The Sassy Grandfather Clock!

I See All Your Sassy Teapots, But I Think I Found Something Even More Sassy. I Present To You All The Sassy Grandfather Clock!

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The younger generation is possibly the most environmentally-conscious one yet, and to protect our earth people are taking initiative to reduce waste. Buying clothes from thrift shops significantly reduces not just waste but pollution as well.

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Saw This In Tasmania Australia At The Salvation Army. I Thought "Argh Cute Chair" Turned It Upside Down And Giggled For 5 Minutes

Saw This In Tasmania Australia At The Salvation Army. I Thought "Argh Cute Chair" Turned It Upside Down And Giggled For 5 Minutes

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75 Cents At An Estate Sale. Definitely Came Home With Me

75 Cents At An Estate Sale. Definitely Came Home With Me

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My New Thrift Store Find, With This New Sweater Everybody Will Know I'm A Funguy

My New Thrift Store Find, With This New Sweater Everybody Will Know I'm A Funguy

Chris Costigan Report

Thrift shopping probably pleases millennials the most—a group fond of supporting local businesses and/or companies with shared value systems. "Millennials are very keen to do something that helps other people," Ekstrand said. "They want that connection; they want to feel good about being environmentally conscious. They want to do the right thing."

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This Is Lexus, She Is 20.5 Years Old. This Is Her Bed Which Was Found At A Consignment Store About 8 Years Ago! She Loves It. In Her Old Age I Have Had To Put A Paint Can Underneath It So She Has A Step

This Is Lexus, She Is 20.5 Years Old. This Is Her Bed Which Was Found At A Consignment Store About 8 Years Ago! She Loves It. In Her Old Age I Have Had To Put A Paint Can Underneath It So She Has A Step

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My Daughter, She Gets Me. She Found The Pot At A Goodwill ($2.). It Was Originally Made For Baking Soda But This Is Much Better

My Daughter, She Gets Me. She Found The Pot At A Goodwill ($2.). It Was Originally Made For Baking Soda But This Is Much Better

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#8

After 20 Years Of Loving This Towel, We Found The Exact Same One, Completely New, At Goodwill

After 20 Years Of Loving This Towel, We Found The Exact Same One, Completely New, At Goodwill

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#9

We’re Redoing Our Bathroom And Discovered Some “Secondhand” Wallpaper Under The Mirror And Light Fixture

We’re Redoing Our Bathroom And Discovered Some “Secondhand” Wallpaper Under The Mirror And Light Fixture

I’m in love with the doodles. I took it off the wall and was able to keep most of it in one piece, it’s in great shape! May just have to frame it

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Found This Around The Vases At Fabulous Finds In Port Charlotte, Fl. They Didn't Know It Was A Hat! I Was Delighted To Find It And Take It Home With Me

Found This Around The Vases At Fabulous Finds In Port Charlotte, Fl. They Didn't Know It Was A Hat! I Was Delighted To Find It And Take It Home With Me

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We Moved Into A Vintage 1962 House With Everything Original. This Dollhouse Was Built Into The Cabinets In One Of The Rooms And I Was Gifted It To Keep Safe And Enjoy. Mary Built This Over A Ten Year Period While She Was Sick

We Moved Into A Vintage 1962 House With Everything Original. This Dollhouse Was Built Into The Cabinets In One Of The Rooms And I Was Gifted It To Keep Safe And Enjoy. Mary Built This Over A Ten Year Period While She Was Sick

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#12

I Went To An Estate Sale Which I Knew Was A Distant Relative. Things Were Pretty Much Picked Over...but Then I Looked In The Back Of A Cupboard And Saw This Teacup. I Turned It Over To See Who Made It...

I Went To An Estate Sale Which I Knew Was A Distant Relative. Things Were Pretty Much Picked Over...but Then I Looked In The Back Of A Cupboard And Saw This Teacup. I Turned It Over To See Who Made It...

"To my surprise this piece of tape was on the bottom. It reads 'From Aunt Mandy on our 25th wedding anniversary Dec 1961', 'Cup given to Grandma Lange's mother on her 25th ann.'Soooo....I have a Great Aunt Mandy and my Grandma was a Lange. With a bit of research we determined that this cup was given to MY great great grandmother approx in 1868!!!"

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Kelly
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Der Silberbraut (German) means Silver Bride: After 25 years you celebrate silver marriage. It's incredible how everyone took care of it for such a long time!

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Girlfriend Found This The Other Day And Wants To Reupholster It In Purple Velvet. From What I Was Able To Find Out Its Called A Victorian Balloon* Chair And Rike's (From The Tag) Was A Department Store In Dayton Ohio

Girlfriend Found This The Other Day And Wants To Reupholster It In Purple Velvet. From What I Was Able To Find Out Its Called A Victorian Balloon* Chair And Rike's (From The Tag) Was A Department Store In Dayton Ohio

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#14

My 10 Year Old Son And I Found This Tiny Cast Iron Stove Last Week At An Antique Store And I Let Him Cook A Tiny Grilled Cheese Sandwich And Tomato Soup On It! It Worked!

My 10 Year Old Son And I Found This Tiny Cast Iron Stove Last Week At An Antique Store And I Let Him Cook A Tiny Grilled Cheese Sandwich And Tomato Soup On It! It Worked!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a guy that does videos using this kind of stove to make mini foods like pizza, lasagne etc. His name is Jay Baron.

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#15

The Fur Babes Got A Tiny Couch. $30.. What A Steal

The Fur Babes Got A Tiny Couch. $30.. What A Steal

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I Found The Thrift Store Holy Grail. Am I Ready For Pride Or What? $7.99 For The Rainbow-Sequined Bodysuit And Worth Every Cent

I Found The Thrift Store Holy Grail. Am I Ready For Pride Or What? $7.99 For The Rainbow-Sequined Bodysuit And Worth Every Cent

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Kaz Windness
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's me, P!nk... er, Kaz. I'm both honored and horrified to find my sparkly a$$ on Bored Panda. Thanks for the love and keep on being weird, ya'll.

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Cassandra Broadway
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What thrift store? I used this costume for my baton twirling team 2 years ago (Long Island)!!!!!

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GenXandEarnedItAll
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are TOTALLY rockin' that outfit! And I'm going to be completely politically uncorrect here and say, "Damn, gurl! You gots a nice az!"

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Nary Vang
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know what's worse - the fact that someone threw this away or the fact that you bought it for only $7.99.

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marnidarr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks exactly like a costume for, most likely, a local dancing school's annual recital. I remember those costume catalogs very well... You don't often find another use for those (very expensive) one time-worn outfits. Kudos!

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Leisa Farrow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect!!! And, yeah - she Rocks it, especially with the boots!

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Kaylie Inscho
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my daughter has this from a dance recital a few years ago. she has it on backwards and it cane with a matching rainbow sequin scrunchy too.

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Setsuko Ishikawa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would look freaking amazing with some old school quad roller skates :D

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Elva Aviles
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was my daughters dance recital costume from a few years back. Btw, it’s in backwards buy so glad you loved it. 🔥

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Serena Altea
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a Weismann dance costume, my daughter had exactly the same one :)

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Melissa Holliday
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL, guess I should have read the other comments first. Everyone thinks you look like Pink!

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nurul azwa abu bakar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is similar to the one worn by Katy Perry for the Cosmopolitan magazine cover 2014

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Frankie Minturn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YOOOOO... this bodysuit was on the cover of so many magazines a couple years ago! I remember it because I was so obsessed with it and saved the pic every time it was featured! What an amazing find!

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Someone should tell her it’s a dance costume for children and it’s on backwards. My daughter has the same one

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Serena Altea
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I just commented as well, my daughter also had it - it's a Weissman but was also available in adult sizes which is what hers was :)

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#18

Behold. Chewbacca, Riding A Giant Squirrel, Fighting Nazis. It’s About 11x14 And Resides In Our Dining Room

Behold. Chewbacca, Riding A Giant Squirrel, Fighting Nazis. It’s About 11x14 And Resides In Our Dining Room

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The Top Is A Random Painting I Bought, The Bottom Is My Dog, Applesauce. I Had To Buy The Painting, The Resemblance Is Uncanny!

The Top Is A Random Painting I Bought, The Bottom Is My Dog, Applesauce. I Had To Buy The Painting, The Resemblance Is Uncanny!

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#20

I Found A Gift I Made For Someone In A Thrift Store

I Found A Gift I Made For Someone In A Thrift Store

 It’s a big, squishy, crocheted blanket made with bernat blanket yarn. I made it in 2017 for a dear older friend that I knew from our coordinated 3x a week outpatient hospital infusions. I visited her when she was inpatient in hospital and gave her the blanket. She was so touched! She wasn’t getting a lot of visitors and I really felt for her. She passed christmas day, 2017. I’m not mad, just a bit sad thinking about it sitting there. It was stained and looked pretty well-loved... I’d like to think it was a comfort in her last days

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#21

You Could Say My New Hair Dryer Is Packin' Some Heat

You Could Say My New Hair Dryer Is Packin' Some Heat

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#22

Does This Qualify As A House Hippo?

Does This Qualify As A House Hippo?

About 25 years ago I saw this for sale at a furniture shop, there was no way I could afford it so it stayed there. Fast forward to a couple of years ago on a local buy swap sell, lo and behold there's my hippo - there was no way it was getting away this time!

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My Halloween Costume From Last Year

My Halloween Costume From Last Year

It started with the homemade dress at a thrift store in Dallas, Oregon. I told my wife “hey, I bet I could fit into this” and there was no turning back. I made a point to gather all other elements from thrift stores (I already owned the shoes)

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My Husband Patrick Is A Massive Cat Lover, To The Point He's Now Called Catrick. Today We Found Him The Most Purrrfect Vest

My Husband Patrick Is A Massive Cat Lover, To The Point He's Now Called Catrick. Today We Found Him The Most Purrrfect Vest

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My Husband Saw This In Front Of An Antique Shop While On A Business Trip In Pennsylvania. It Totally Came Home!

My Husband Saw This In Front Of An Antique Shop While On A Business Trip In Pennsylvania. It Totally Came Home!

It gets moved around a lot, because it‘s huge! Since so many people have asked *adding* he paid $700 for it.... A lot for us but we are both thrilled with the new addition to our family

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That thing should scare the bejeezus out of any burglars entering in the dark.

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This Is One Of My More Recent And Favorite Finds, Bought It As Soon As I Saw It! Best Knife Set Ever

This Is One Of My More Recent And Favorite Finds, Bought It As Soon As I Saw It! Best Knife Set Ever

I’m lucky enough to manage a non profit thrift store in my town (matthews, nc), and have wonderful volunteers that usually leave the weirdest donations on my desk because they know I love the unusual items

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Who Wouldnt Want A Chameleon Tape Dispenser?! Wasnt For Sale Unfortunately But It Was Found The On The Desk Of A Thrift Store Cashier Such A Cute Little Weirdo

Who Wouldnt Want A Chameleon Tape Dispenser?! Wasnt For Sale Unfortunately But It Was Found The On The Desk Of A Thrift Store Cashier Such A Cute Little Weirdo

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I Have So Many Questions. Like Who Is This Brave Kitty? And What Did He Do To Earn His Metal? And How Did They Get Him To Wear That Uniform? Does He Put His Little Helmet On Himself?

I Have So Many Questions. Like Who Is This Brave Kitty? And What Did He Do To Earn His Metal? And How Did They Get Him To Wear That Uniform? Does He Put His Little Helmet On Himself?

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Lyn Arnold
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat is Chessie, one of the logos for the Chesapeake Railway. She's sleeping at the bottom, and the image above is her dreaming about being a WWI hero.

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Found This Gem While Browsing The Thrift Shop Last Night For $6.99

Found This Gem While Browsing The Thrift Shop Last Night For $6.99

 I asked the husband how i looked, and he said it was "hideous." I told him it's what's on the inside that counts. Paired it with a suit jacket, think i should wear it to my 16 year old's meet the teacher night tonight?

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Found This Granny At An Estate Sale In Ft Worth. Yes, She Came Home With Me! Worth The Money For The Laughs We’ve Had. She Will Be Dressed For Every Holiday!

Found This Granny At An Estate Sale In Ft Worth. Yes, She Came Home With Me! Worth The Money For The Laughs We’ve Had. She Will Be Dressed For Every Holiday!

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I See The Occasional Post Where Someone Finds Their Own Art Etc, So I Guess This Is Mine. The First Photo Is Me At A Vintage/Thrift Sale On Sat, Holding A Dress. The Second Is Me, Age 16, Wearing The Exact Same Dress!

I See The Occasional Post Where Someone Finds Their Own Art Etc, So I Guess This Is Mine. The First Photo Is Me At A Vintage/Thrift Sale On Sat, Holding A Dress. The Second Is Me, Age 16, Wearing The Exact Same Dress!

I personally hand sewed all the sequins and appliqués, for competitions in beauty pageants. When I saw it I nearly fell over. No one in my family knows how it got an hour’s drive away, after 24 years. Pretty proud though, my yee haw creation was marked at $80.

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#33

Ohhh The Looks I Got Walking Around With This After I Purchased It Today

Ohhh The Looks I Got Walking Around With This After I Purchased It Today

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#34

Found This Happy Little Guy And Had To Bring Him Home

Found This Happy Little Guy And Had To Bring Him Home

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#35

The Miracle Of Life

The Miracle Of Life

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think we're missing a crucial part of this miracle. Something needs to happen before the tiny pin gets in there.

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Hand Painted Find At Goodwill... This Cat Has Seen Some Things

Hand Painted Find At Goodwill... This Cat Has Seen Some Things

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is like a modern day renascence painting of a cat. Have you seen the ones made in the past? They're pretty funny.

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I Don’t Even Know A Rick, I Just Thought For A Quarter It Was Too Cute To Pass Up. Provided Several Size References

I Don’t Even Know A Rick, I Just Thought For A Quarter It Was Too Cute To Pass Up. Provided Several Size References

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What 1980’s Teenager Donated This? Found It In A Bin Of Donations. I Work At Goodwill

What 1980’s Teenager Donated This? Found It In A Bin Of Donations. I Work At Goodwill

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Only $1 And Completely Unused! At The Place Of Forsyth Thrift Store In Cumming, Georgia

Only $1 And Completely Unused! At The Place Of Forsyth Thrift Store In Cumming, Georgia

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like an item from those unnecessary inventions by that cool guy.

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I Believe, It’s A Funeral Fan, I Have Two Of Them. Way Back When... Fans Like This Were Placed On Each End Of A Casket And Were Used To Help Keep The Body Cool

I Believe, It’s A Funeral Fan, I Have Two Of Them. Way Back When... Fans Like This Were Placed On Each End Of A Casket And Were Used To Help Keep The Body Cool

I unearthed this one from the garage this morning... I consider selling them every time I have to move them because they are so heavy and awkward... and then I look at them and imagine all the weird stories they could tell if only fans could tell stories... and decide to keep them


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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is awesome. I don't travel far from my fan and this one has funeral home stories?! I've never wanted anything more in my life. If I ever see one I'm buying it and keeping it forever.

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Floor Snake Lamp

Floor Snake Lamp

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Found This Little Gem Today In A Antique Store, Definitely Came Home With Me

Found This Little Gem Today In A Antique Store, Definitely Came Home With Me

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Matthew White
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"by the power of greyskull" For those who don't get it it is Skeletor from Shera the princess of power like if you rember this series

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