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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.

#1

Mr Bean Mona Lisa Paint. Seen Yesterday At Hartville Flea Market In Ohio

A humorous painting of the Mona Lisa with Mr. Bean's face, a cursed treasure secondhand find.

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    #2

    Hello, Officer

    An unhinged secondhand find: a mermaid figurine dressed in a police officer's uniform.

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    #3

    Found This At An An Antique Flea Market , I Should Have Bought It

    A white and blue floral ceramic jar with a grotesque face featuring an open mouth and teeth, a cursed secondhand treasure.

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    #4

    I Think About This Lamp Often. Found At A Goodwill Near Indy

    A black table lamp with a high-heeled boot leg base and a leather shade with a whip, a strange secondhand find.

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    #5

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

    A hand holding a quirky chicken-shaped secondhand purse in a thrift store aisle with other bags in the background.

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    #6

    National Treasure

    A coffee mug featuring Nicolas Cage's face, an unhinged secondhand find for cursed treasure.

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    #7

    Craziest Find

    A baby onesie with unhinged secondhand finds, displaying a mugshot of Tiger Woods.

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    What were they thinking? Who would put THAT on a baby?

    #8

    Britney And Justin Who?

    A creative and unhinged secondhand lamp made from multiple pairs of old denim jeans, a unique find.

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    #9

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

    An unhinged secondhand book cover titled My Lead Dog Was a Lesbian with two happy husky dogs.

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    #10

    Found This Alarming Gem At Savers?

    Unhinged secondhand finds: A ceramic jar labeled Ashes of Ex-Husbands on a shelf in a store.

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    #11

    My Most Cursed Find To Date

    A doll with messy brown hair and a blue dress, reflected in a mirror, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #12

    Not Sure What This Dude Was Doing Hanging Out With The Trophies, But He Definitely Gave Me Bad Vibes. $2.99 At Ohio Thrift

    A humorous ceramic trophy depicting a man with a large smile and a red bowtie, an unhinged secondhand find.

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    #13

    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

    A dark wood box containing various religious items, including a crucifix and two silver plates, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #14

    Creepy Haul At A Local Value Village

    A human tooth labeled as scrap gold in a plastic bag, an unhinged secondhand find.

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    #15

    Another Jouch

    A sofa made from recycled Levi's jeans, one of the unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #16

    Actual Wtf

    A glass jar filled with a 3-year nail collection, among other cursed secondhand finds.

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    #17

    Haunted Crocs

    Two unhinged secondhand shoe statues, one red and one blue, on a carpet.

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    #18

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

    A bathroom with a dolphin toilet paper holder, an unhinged secondhand find.

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    #19

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

    An unhinged secondhand find: seashell figures playing cards around a shell table.

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    #20

    Cross Eyed Cats

    Two unhinged secondhand finds: ceramic cats with pink ears and floral and butterfly decorations.

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    #21

    Mini Flesh Interface

    A ceramic mug shaped like an open mouth with teeth, an unhinged secondhand find.

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    #22

    This Chair

    A chair painted with a screaming face and hands, an example of unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #23

    Cursed Truth

    A t-shirt with a seal balancing a ball and a quote, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #24

    Horrifying

    A vintage VHS tape cover for Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers, a classic secondhand find.

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    #25

    What Even Is This?

    An eerie, long-necked mannequin head with large, dark eyes stares from a secondhand store shelf, a cursed treasure.

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    #26

    Very Glamorous

    A hand holds a book titled Why Paint Cats, featuring a cat with vibrant, painted fur. A truly unhinged secondhand find.

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    #27

    Teddy Ready For A Night On The Town

    An unhinged secondhand teddy bear dressed in a black leather harness, mask, and holding a whip, found in an apparel sorting area.

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    #28

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

    An unhinged secondhand mantel clock, seemingly made from a collection of teeth and gums, sitting on a shelf.

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    #29

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

    Unhinged secondhand finds: A unique salt and pepper shaker set with a man and a giraffe.

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    #30

    The Fuel Of Nightmares

    Four disturbing doll head sculptures mounted on springs and metal bases, next to several glasses, among unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #31

    I’ve Waited So Long To Stumble Upon A Facebook Marketplace Wth Item In My Town- And Tonight I Was Blessed

    A listing for a secondhand couch described as a spit couch due to dog licking. A cursed treasure find.

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    #32

    Perfect Gift For The Person Who Has Everything

    A giant, unhinged Big Bird head, among other cursed secondhand finds.

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    #33

    Listen Folks..i Want This.. So I Was Betted By The Spouse.. I Need Alot Of “Likes” To Get This! I Think Its Pretty Cool.. And Would Like To Bring This Home Tomorrow!

    An unhinged secondhand statue of a woman holding a glass table top.

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    #34

    Garage Sale Find. Had To Spruce Her Up A Bit

    A manatee-shaped mailbox, a curious example of unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #35

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

    A cardboard cutout of a man in a tuxedo, one of the unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #36

    Found This Candle A While Back

    An NSYNC themed candle holder, among other unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #37

    Mini Me

    Two Mr. Bigglesworth statues, unhinged secondhand finds, standing in a store.

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    #38

    Whatever Floats Your Boat

    An unhinged secondhand t-shirt featuring the phrase I fantasize about the UPS man.

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    #39

    Self-Awareness At Its Finest

    A red t-shirt with unhinged secondhand finds, featuring text about smelling like a horse.

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    #40

    This Is Art

    Painting of a cat attacking a person's foot, a truly unhinged secondhand find.

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    #41

    Forever Alone

    A sculpture of the Forever Alone meme face, complete with tears, sitting on a shelf as an unhinged secondhand find.

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    #42

    Can't Argue With That

    A vintage-style sign with a woman holding an apple, stating a funny saying, a cursed treasure secondhand find.

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    #43

    Nice

    A pink unicorn surprise candle that reveals a skeleton as it burns, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #44

    Truer Words Have Never Been Said

    Cross-stitch art depicting a woman exercising with two figures falling, a cursed treasure secondhand find.

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    #45

    Unexpected Collab

    A T-shirt with the text The Walking Toys and a distressed Woody from Toy Story, among unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #46

    Finally Safe

    Black cat in a tin foil hat next to a dog, from a collection of unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #47

    Vintage Dolls Heads From Roadside Rescue

    A collection of unhinged secondhand doll heads, some with missing eyes or discolored skin, arranged in a wooden crate.

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    #48

    This Game With Potentially Dangerous Stakes

    An unhinged secondhand board game called Dont Upset Me, featuring two smiling children on the cover.

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    #49

    Work Is Weird At A Thrift Store!

    A book titled Knitting with Dog Hair, another example of unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #50

    What Does This Even Mean?

    A round stone plaque with the phrase God made us sisters prozac made us friends, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #51

    Got This Today At Goodwill For $1 Because It Was Weird And Cool. But I Have No Idea What It's From Or Who Made It. It Says It Was Made In 1978 But That's About It. Anyone Have Any Ideas?

    A toy yacht with human feet for a base, an example of unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #52

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

    A white mug with a ceramic woman kissing a computer, among unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #53

    This Motivational Bigfoot Quote

    Unhinged secondhand finds: A mug with the phrase Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either and an image of Bigfoot.

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    #54

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

    Unhinged secondhand finds: A vintage SEDAC device, possibly an antique medical or electrical item.

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    #55

    Thrift Store Find - Wedding Clowns

    Unhinged secondhand finds: A creepy clown bride and groom doll set.

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    #56

    Couldn't Resist Buying This Creepy Antique Store Lamp

    An eerie, carved wooden doll serving as a lamp base, a cursed treasure among secondhand finds.

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    #57

    Those Smaller Carrots Are Suspiciously Placed

    An unhinged secondhand find: A bunny figurine sitting atop a phallic carrot. A cursed treasure.

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    #58

    This Coffee Mug That My Best Friend Found At The Thrift Store Was Creepy Af!

    A humorous secondhand find: A mug with the text The Single Girl's Evening Prayer. A cursed treasure.

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    #59

    This Seems Like It Belongs Here

    A lamp made from a Pepsi can and a light bulb, an example of cursed secondhand finds.

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    #60

    Meesa Tink Dis A Good Deal

    A Jar Jar Binks pillow case showing a muscular Jar Jar, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #61

    Picked This Up Last Night…. Just Fascinatingly Weird

    A vibrant green unhinged secondhand crescent moon wall art with a creature design.

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    #62

    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

    Detailed close-up of a snake-shaped secondhand bracelet with intricate black and gold enamel patterns and clear stones.

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    #63

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

    A pair of unhinged secondhand fluorescent yellow furry boots on display.

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    #64

    Saw This Incredible Chandelier Today In An Antique Store In Norfolk, VA

    A bizarre chandelier made of skull-shaped lights, among the unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #65

    Chainsaw Carved Ninja Turtles

    Four unhinged secondhand finds: chainsaw carved ninja turtles standing outdoors in a natural setting.

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    #66

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

    A white toilet seat with green letters and shamrocks, one of many unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #67

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

    Two medical training mannequins with partially removed faces, revealing internal mechanisms, showcasing unhinged secondhand finds.

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    #68

    More Belgian Thrift Store Creepiness

    A display cabinet full of mannequin heads, a collection of unhinged secondhand finds and cursed treasure.

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    #69

    Creepy Porcelain Doll I Found Staring At Me From The Shelves

    A small, antique-looking baby doll with a lace outfit, a strange unhinged secondhand find on a shelf.

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    #70

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

    A creepy, oversized vintage bunny doll with a lace bonnet and dress, a truly unhinged secondhand find.

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    #71

    Wtf Goodwill Wine Bottle Holder

    An unhinged secondhand find: A figurine of a groom lifting a bride's dress. A cursed treasure for sure.

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    #72

    Chicken Orb. That Is All

    A unique secondhand find: A Chicken Orb, a garden foraging accessory, for unhinged chickens. A cursed treasure.

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    #73

    Today’s Catch And Release

    A black T-shirt hanging on a rack with a humorous Mechanical Rat Pizza & Child Casino logo, a unique secondhand find.

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    #74

    Bob's Burgers Stitch!! What Do You Think??

    An embroidered artwork of a couple in a bubble bath, a unique secondhand find.

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