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One person's trash is another person's new favorite item - and the numbers are there to back it up. According to research from retail analytics firm GlobalData the fashion resale market is growing 21 times faster than the retail market, shown over the past three years. There are many reasons why people have taken to thrifting, from environmental to affordable, but when you look at the one-of-a-kind thrift store finds in the list below - one answer could be where else could you find this stuff?

From photos of doppelgangers to toys from your childhood or an autographed Stephen King novel, you never know what is waiting for you that in a garage sale or a thrift store. Scroll down below to see the best of these interesting finds, and don't forget to upvote your favs!

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The Best $1.99 I Will Ever Spend In My Lifetime

The Best $1.99 I Will Ever Spend In My Lifetime

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The younger generation is possibly the most environmentally-conscious one yet, and to protect our our earth people are taking initiative to reduce waste. Buying second-hand clothes from thrift shops significantly reduces not just waste but pollution as well. No matter what material your clothes are made of the production of garments is detrimental to the environment. To produce synthetic materials such as polyester requires the use of petroleum and byproducts of toxic gases. Post-production even causes a toll through transportation-related pollution. When you buy second-hand clothing the transportation decreases significantly and they are less likely to end up in a landfill.

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My New Lunch Box, Thanks Goodwill

My New Lunch Box, Thanks Goodwill

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

Hahaha.. brilliant!! Carry a rare steak to office.. you will get some priceless reactions at lunchtime..

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Thrifting is not just environmentally conscious but can be socially as well. When you buy from large corporations you know you run the risk of contributing to unethical labor practices, but while you can't unmake clothes you can save yourself from investing more money into these companies by only buying them second-hand. As a bonus, many thrift shores donate or support charities, raising money for their communities or humanitarian aid.

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Someone Who Works At A Charity Shop Put Jeff Goldblum In Every Single Photo Frame

Someone Who Works At A Charity Shop Put Jeff Goldblum In Every Single Photo Frame

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Funny Coffee Mug I Found Today

Funny Coffee Mug I Found Today

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

Great for Christians who hate people in Jesus's name despite never having actually read the Bible

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We all want to help out the globe, but thrifting cheap things of course has the added bonus of benefiting shoppers personally. Who doesn't want to snag a designer handbag for $5 or a unique vintage jacket that was discontinued for $3 - compare that with a $50 graphic tee that everyone owns and it will make you want to head to your local thrift store right away.

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Found A Camera In A Thrift Store That Belonged To A Soldier In WW1. Has Undeveloped Verichrome Film In The Back

Found A Camera In A Thrift Store That Belonged To A Soldier In WW1. Has Undeveloped Verichrome Film In The Back

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

And? Did you get them developed? I hate when these stories don't have closure.

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

I bought a box Browne and it also had film in it had it developed and got 4 pics looks like thay were around 1930-1940 not very good but very interesting had them done through Camera house in Australia hope this helps

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

if the pictures survived, of good quality, and are good shots, you'd be a millionaire. LOL!

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

Can that film still be developed, if you do not own the materials?

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

I had my own darkroom back in the 30's and 40's, mixed my own developers, short-stop, fixer. There were many variations on developing, both in the ratios of the ingredients and time. Many different effects were possible by varying exposure times and developing times and formulas. Even how to handle film exposed to heat or too old or a few other things but it was always a c**p-shoot. Fresh film and chemicals. Easy. Otherwise??????

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

I've started an old camera collection every since my dad went through my late grandmother's stuff. He ended up finding amazing cameras and I can't wait to restore them!

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

I'd love to see what was on the film. Must be amazingly interesting

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

That film is priceless. Make sure it gets to the right person to develope it.

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

Please contact any University or College and have professionals develop that film. Don't give it to amateurs!

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

oooh...hope you found a way to get it developed! how awesome would that be?!

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

¡Wow! I have a Zeiss inherited from my uncle of when he was studying in England around nineteen twentieth of past century.

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

After so long, over a 100 years, that any images on that film would have deteriorated.

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

I got that exact model of camera! no cool backstory or film tho. It sits proudly on my shelf

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

Never mind--might just be the pattern. An actual photo lab might be able to recover...

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

But it looks as though it's xxx'd out like it's been exposed?

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

There are places on line that will develop the film. I got some Pan developed that I found in a dresser. It was old pictures of my dad!

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Thrift shops aren't the only places to find one-of-a-kind items even garage sales have buried treasure hiding among them. Finding something unique is part of the fun but what about when you find something that has way more value than you paid for it? Think Antiques Roadshow, if you think you found something valuable it is possible it is. One woman paid $10 on a painting to find it valued at $15,000

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Found These Weird Ass Salt And Pepper Shakers. A Giraffe Eating A Tourist’s Toupee

Found These Weird Ass Salt And Pepper Shakers. A Giraffe Eating A Tourist’s Toupee

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Every Garage Sale Should Be This Funny

Every Garage Sale Should Be This Funny

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

Excellent!! A year to before I can tell the missus stuff I hate at home..

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Reuse and upcycle! Upcycling is a creative process where you transform an old item or material into something new. Many people go thrifting and put a new spin on vintage clothes or old finds to bring them back to life. Thrifting is a way to flex your creative muscles to express individuality. With upcycling old pieces or materials that may be rough around the edges aren't being discarded but have new life breathed back into them.

#10

Couldn't Resist This 70s Rainbow Kettle For $7

Couldn't Resist This 70s Rainbow Kettle For $7

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Got This Bad Boy Last Weekend For $2 And My Boyfriend Has Yet To Notice It On The Wall. I Might Add In The Extra Batteries So It Meows Every Hour

Got This Bad Boy Last Weekend For $2 And My Boyfriend Has Yet To Notice It On The Wall. I Might Add In The Extra Batteries So It Meows Every Hour

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$10 At A Local Garage Sale! The Old Lady Didn't Even Remember What It Was At First

$10 At A Local Garage Sale! The Old Lady Didn't Even Remember What It Was At First

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I Shouldn't Be Allowed To Thrift For My Clothing Unsupervised

I Shouldn't Be Allowed To Thrift For My Clothing Unsupervised

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

'oh no! Someone is bashing my favourite 90's show ! :O' who you gonna call? SUPER RETROMAN!!

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#15

I Found A Brand New Version Of My Childhood Teddy Bear At A Flea Market

I Found A Brand New Version Of My Childhood Teddy Bear At A Flea Market

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This Thrift Store Photo Is My Doppelganger

This Thrift Store Photo Is My Doppelganger

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I Think I Maxed Out When I Found This Work Of Art At A Garage Sale As A Child. Now Proudly Displaying It In My First Apartment

I Think I Maxed Out When I Found This Work Of Art At A Garage Sale As A Child. Now Proudly Displaying It In My First Apartment

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Best Charity Shop Find Ever. It’s Going In My Bathroom. £3

Best Charity Shop Find Ever. It’s Going In My Bathroom. £3

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50 Cent Pick Up. If You Find Ceramic Frogs Out At Yard Sales, Flip Em Over To See If They Are A Keeper

50 Cent Pick Up. If You Find Ceramic Frogs Out At Yard Sales, Flip Em Over To See If They Are A Keeper

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This Fake Light-Plastic Wrench I Found At The Thrift Store. Gonna Throw It At People

This Fake Light-Plastic Wrench I Found At The Thrift Store. Gonna Throw It At People

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Found This At A Flea Market While On A Trip In PA

Found This At A Flea Market While On A Trip In PA

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Every Year We Spend $20 At Goodwill To Dress Each Other Then Get Cheesy Photos Taken Instead Of Buying Presents. We Did Great This Year

Every Year We Spend $20 At Goodwill To Dress Each Other Then Get Cheesy Photos Taken Instead Of Buying Presents. We Did Great This Year

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Thrift Store, Three Bucks. Pete Painted This Block Of Wood For 14 Years, Almost Every Day

Thrift Store, Three Bucks. Pete Painted This Block Of Wood For 14 Years, Almost Every Day

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

That's actually pretty cool. Just be careful because paint back then had TONS of deadly c**p in it. I wouldn't touch it much or put it in your mouth..

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#24

Sometimes You Find Treasures, Sometimes Treasures Find You

Sometimes You Find Treasures, Sometimes Treasures Find You

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On This Day In 2011, I Found 36 Stuffed Pikachus At A Salvation Army

On This Day In 2011, I Found 36 Stuffed Pikachus At A Salvation Army

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This Bench My Sister Bought At A Yard Sale Without Measuring The Space First

This Bench My Sister Bought At A Yard Sale Without Measuring The Space First

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Browsing My Neighborhood Salvation Army

Browsing My Neighborhood Salvation Army

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

*Kicks leg up* “Tip please. Anything above $50 is appreciated!”

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This Thrift Shop Sells Thousands Of Random Family Photos

This Thrift Shop Sells Thousands Of Random Family Photos

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

I once came across an old Ladies life in a thrift store. Hundreds of hand written letters, hundreds of family photos, her children's birth books, a family bible and on and on and on. It made me very sad, as does this post. I wouldn't want my personal things ending up at a thrift store. I hope if my friends/family don't want them, they would destroy them.

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Found This Beaut For $16. My New Favorite Sweater

Found This Beaut For $16. My New Favorite Sweater

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

I wish I had a pic of it but in 1986 I actually HAD that exact sweatshirt. It comes in yellow and blue too. We all know why I know that.... the pink one was my absolute favorite. So crazy to see it again.

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This Is My Favorite Mug. I Got It At A Thrift Store And Have No Idea Who These People Are

This Is My Favorite Mug. I Got It At A Thrift Store And Have No Idea Who These People Are

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