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Secondhand shopping is a vibe. You can bag designer goods at ridiculously low prices, find unique furniture for your home, and even get a new set of wheels at a fraction of the price of a brand new car. But for every fabulous find out there is something that gives off a very different vibe.

You genuinely never know what you might come across when you visit a thrift shop, garage sale, flea market or anywhere else that sells "gently used" or "pre-loved" (and now hated) items. Among the piles of old books, chipped crockery and stained clothing lie the objects that'll have you wondering, "What is this?" Who owned it" and more importantly, "Why is it for sale?"

Bored Panda has put together a list of some of the strangest things people have ever happened upon while hunting for a good deal. From a three-year nail clipping collection at a cool $125 to the ashes of someone's ex-husband, these pics are proof that one man's treasure is another man's curse.

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#1

Hello, Officer

Hello, Officer

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    Well I Don’t Know How To Say This But I Bought A Bedroom Set At The Local Gallery And Didn’t Check The Drawers, After Moving It All Up 3 Flights Of Stairs I Found Photo Albums, Notes, Cards, And This Exorcism Kit

    Well I Don’t Know How To Say This But I Bought A Bedroom Set At The Local Gallery And Didn’t Check The Drawers, After Moving It All Up 3 Flights Of Stairs I Found Photo Albums, Notes, Cards, And This Exorcism Kit

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    #3

    Catch And Release….chicken Bag. I Kinda Regret Leaving It???

    Catch And Release….chicken Bag. I Kinda Regret Leaving It???

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    #4

    Garage Sale Find. Had To Spruce Her Up A Bit

    Garage Sale Find. Had To Spruce Her Up A Bit

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    #5

    This Is Art

    This Is Art

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    #6

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

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

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    #7

    My "Flipper"Tp Holder. Perfect Addition To My Basement Bathroom. Found At Savers In RI $5.99

    My "Flipper"Tp Holder. Perfect Addition To My Basement Bathroom. Found At Savers In RI $5.99

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    #8

    The Craftsmanship Was Impeccable, But I Didn't Have The $5 Cash To Get It :(

    The Craftsmanship Was Impeccable, But I Didn't Have The $5 Cash To Get It :(

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    #9

    Can't Argue With That

    Can't Argue With That

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    #10

    Fiancee And I Are Collecting Books With Weird Titles - $2 At Local Book Resale

    Fiancee And I Are Collecting Books With Weird Titles - $2 At Local Book Resale

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    #11

    Cross Eyed Cats

    Cross Eyed Cats

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    #12

    Mini Me

    Mini Me

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    #13

    National Treasure

    National Treasure

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    #14

    Craziest Find

    Craziest Find

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    #15

    Horrifying

    Horrifying

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    #16

    Britney And Justin Who?

    Britney And Justin Who?

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    #17

    Finally Safe

    Finally Safe

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    #18

    This Game With Potentially Dangerous Stakes

    This Game With Potentially Dangerous Stakes

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    #19

    Found This Alarming Gem At Savers?

    Found This Alarming Gem At Savers?

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    #20

    This Motivational Bigfoot Quote

    This Motivational Bigfoot Quote

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    #21

    My Most Cursed Find To Date

    My Most Cursed Find To Date

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    #22

    Another Jouch

    Another Jouch

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    #23

    Haunted Crocs

    Haunted Crocs

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    #24

    When You Find A Nifty Bracelet In The Charity Shop Only To Come And Find That It's An Mid 19th Century Victorian Mourning Bracelet Made From Solid Gold And Tightly Woven Human Hair

    When You Find A Nifty Bracelet In The Charity Shop Only To Come And Find That It's An Mid 19th Century Victorian Mourning Bracelet Made From Solid Gold And Tightly Woven Human Hair

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    #25

    Wasn't Expecting To Find Bendryl Cabbagepatch In My Local Sue Ryder Shop

    Wasn't Expecting To Find Bendryl Cabbagepatch In My Local Sue Ryder Shop

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    #26

    Chainsaw Carved Ninja Turtles

    Chainsaw Carved Ninja Turtles

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    #27

    This Chair

    This Chair

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    #28

    Cursed Truth

    Cursed Truth

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    #29

    What Even Is This?

    What Even Is This?

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    #30

    Very Glamorous

    Very Glamorous

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    #31

    C.1940 Sedac Electroshock Therapy Machine By Reitek Used For The Treatment Of Depression, Mania, Schizophrenia, Etc

    C.1940 Sedac Electroshock Therapy Machine By Reitek Used For The Treatment Of Depression, Mania, Schizophrenia, Etc

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    #32

    The Fuel Of Nightmares

    The Fuel Of Nightmares

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    #33

    Perfect Gift For The Person Who Has Everything

    Perfect Gift For The Person Who Has Everything

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    #34

    Actual [why?]

    Actual [why?]

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    #35

    Today’s Catch And Release

    Today’s Catch And Release

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    #36

    I Love Being A Manager At A Thrift Store. I Get To See Everything Before It Goes Out. These Big Bird Heels For Instance

    I Love Being A Manager At A Thrift Store. I Get To See Everything Before It Goes Out. These Big Bird Heels For Instance

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    #37

    Found This Candle A While Back

    Found This Candle A While Back

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    #38

    Self-Awareness At Its Finest

    Self-Awareness At Its Finest

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    #39

    Forever Alone

    Forever Alone

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    #40

    Nice

    Nice

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    #41

    Vintage Dolls Heads From Roadside Rescue

    Vintage Dolls Heads From Roadside Rescue

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    #42

    Work Is Weird At A Thrift Store!

    Work Is Weird At A Thrift Store!

    Iworkinathriftstore Report

    #43

    These Things Are Heavy! Didn't Get It. Should I Go Back?

    These Things Are Heavy! Didn't Get It. Should I Go Back?

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    #44

    What Does This Even Mean?

    What Does This Even Mean?

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    #45

    My Wife Recently Picked Up This Creepy Mug At A Salvation Army Store

    My Wife Recently Picked Up This Creepy Mug At A Salvation Army Store

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    #46

    Thrift Store Find - Wedding Clowns

    Thrift Store Find - Wedding Clowns

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    #47

    Couldn't Resist Buying This Creepy Antique Store Lamp

    Couldn't Resist Buying This Creepy Antique Store Lamp

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    #48

    Those Smaller Carrots Are Suspiciously Placed

    Those Smaller Carrots Are Suspiciously Placed

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    #49

    Chicken Orb. That Is All

    Chicken Orb. That Is All

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    #50

    This Seems Like It Belongs Here

    This Seems Like It Belongs Here

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    #51

    Picked This Up Last Night…. Just Fascinatingly Weird

    Picked This Up Last Night…. Just Fascinatingly Weird

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    #52

    I Would've Bought It If The Paint Job Didn't Make It Look Like It Had Grass Stains

    I Would've Bought It If The Paint Job Didn't Make It Look Like It Had Grass Stains

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    #53

    Lurking Around Goodwill And Found These Hidden In The Back Corner. Not Terrifying At All

    Lurking Around Goodwill And Found These Hidden In The Back Corner. Not Terrifying At All

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    #54

    More Belgian Thrift Store Creepiness

    More Belgian Thrift Store Creepiness

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    #55

    Creepy Porcelain Doll I Found Staring At Me From The Shelves

    Creepy Porcelain Doll I Found Staring At Me From The Shelves

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    #56

    This Horrific Vintage Rushton Plush Bunny Rabbit. Included In A Mystery Box Lot Of Vintage Plush For $2!

    This Horrific Vintage Rushton Plush Bunny Rabbit. Included In A Mystery Box Lot Of Vintage Plush For $2!

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    #57

    This Coffee Mug That My Best Friend Found At The Thrift Store Was Creepy [very]!

    This Coffee Mug That My Best Friend Found At The Thrift Store Was Creepy [very]!

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