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It's true what say - one man's trash is another man's treasure, especially when it comes to second-hand items.  We all know that thrift stores are loaded with amazing items that are yet to be treasured by new owners. Somebody created a facebook group to help people share all the amazingly weird things they encounter while browsing Goodwill's shelves. We made a list of some of the most unusual specimens scroll below to see them!

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#1

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"It’s all fun and games until you realize the first panel is a sex act. It did not come home with me."

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Carole Reid
Community Member
7 years ago

People can't handle what's natural.

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    #2

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    "Found a magazine ad of my Great Grandma and twin uncles from 1952! They're all gone now, so it's a doubly amazing find."

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    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Glad you found such family treasure!

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    #3

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    "Today’s find...they may look like normal old ratty chairs, but here’s the kicker - I already owned them once before. Brought them to the US from Europe when I moved back home in 2001, and stored them with a relative. After a rift in the family, I considered them a loss. Here they are, nearly 20 years later, in a 2nd hand store. Though they may be much worse for the wear, they’re coming home with me (again)."

    ‎Michelle Cote Bullard‎ Report

    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    What is yours, will come back to you!

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    #4

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    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This is a gem!

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    #5

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    "It just occurred to me that you guys might appreciate this. I found it at goodwill, new with tags and could not believe my luck."

    ‎Jessica Beddome Report

    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Pencils up to no good, LOL.

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    #6

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    "Here is just one of my weird one's"

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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    a knight's tale

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    #7

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    "My new favorite shirt I found"

    ‎Elizabeth Sorensen‎ Report

    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    wish I could get this...

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    #8

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    "Just a bunny sitting on a lawn chair reading a book. He spoke to me at GW and I rescued him. He moved into my bookshelf and looks happy."

    ‎Marianne Willmann‎ Report

    Chaz83
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    He's awesome!

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    #9

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    "If only I had known it could be this easy.
    Maybe I should have brought this one home."

    ‎Dot Oswell Niewiadomy‎ Report

    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    this hits me in a personal way

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    #10

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    "This literally threw itself in my cart"

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I've never wanted a mug more than I want this one

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    #11

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    "I resisted buying these."

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I wouldn't have resisted

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    #12

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    "Found this yesterday at GW."

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    Lingon
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

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    #13

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    "My mom got me this today at the thrift store and i love it."

    ‎Rigor Morris‎ Report

    Zaneta Berkyova-Vasilenkova
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I need one too!

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    #14

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    "When you have feet like Tinkerbell....
    Original Docs, immaculate condition.
    At least eight people tried to cram their feet into these while I was in the store. It was like Cinderella meets the Hunger Games.
    They’re a perfect fit.
    Sometimes the odds really ARE in your favour!!!"

    ‎Kjirsten Hartwell‎ Report

    Azure Adams
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That is a full score!!!!!! Damn!!

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    #15

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    "Found this strange looking pot at the Goodwill. I had to buy it. Loved all the comical animal pictures on it."

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    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    It´s beautiful!

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    #16

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    "I was poking around a quiet antique store when a booming male voice said "come closer, try your luck! Dont be afraid." I jumped so badly I nearly knocked over a display... needless to say, he didn't come home with me..."

    ‎DebbieSue Alcorn Report

    Hello it Smee
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Holy c**p! That from the movie "Big", with Tom Hanks.

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    #17

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    "I sure hope it works.. amazing!

    Just an edit for those who don't read comments: it works, AND glows in the dark, AND has flashing blue/green/red lights.

    I am truly blessed"

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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    this is cool

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    #18

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    "I procured a passel of partially painted piggies in a pretty package! Pondering painting 'em psychedelic patinas..."

    ‎Kim Ferm‎ Report

    Withnail
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Particularly pretty porkers

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    #19

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    "LOOK what I found today. It is 110% haunted and I will love it until it possesses my soul and I stop feeling human emotion."

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I actually find it cute

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    #20

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    "My absolute favorite Goodwill purse find that I wear a LOT! It's a 3D flat purse. I had wanted one for a really long time, but they're normally $75 brand new. This one still had the plastic sheeting on the buttons and was never worn. I think I paid $7-$8!!! It's surprisingly roomy inside. MAGIC!

    EDIT: This is an original Jump From Paper bag. Yes, I know there's cheap ones online, but those are knock offs. Please love and support your designers and artists by buying originals. Ok, off my soap box. Thanks!"

    Wendy Vermeers Report

    Sherida van den Bent
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    You know that when you buy originals but not from the original artist, the artist still gets 0? You might as well buy a cheap knockoff. If you want to support your designers and artists, buy their originals _from them_.

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    #21

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    "I almost didn’t buy this whimsical AF lamp today, because I am a grown-ass woman, but then I remembered I’m a grown-ass woman, and I can do what I want. Also it was $2. Bought at Twice Blest in Palatine, IL."

    ‎Karen Jesse‎ Report

    Enuya
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Apart from the subject, the phrase: "I almost didn’t [do something], because I am a grown-a*s woman, but then I remembered I’m a grown-a*s woman, and I can do what I want" is just perfect.

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    #22

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    "Once upon a time my children knocked the father wall pocket off the wall, shattering him. Today I found this mug.
    CHILDREN, FATHER CAME HOME!"

    ‎Karen Hinrichs Lukes‎ Report

    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    It was your lucky day.

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    #23

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    "U see this guy in the club...with the polyester Taco-Cat button up...smash or pass?"

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    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I´d say that´s a man who takes risks!

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    #24

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    "It's a stitch purse!"

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    Hello it Smee
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    I am beyond jealous, I want this sooooo bad. I am googling where to buy this.

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    #25

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    "I found this teapot purse at the local Goodwill...I'm a potter by trade, so obviously I HAD to buy it! The funniest thing is, the spout has a real hole, so all my money can pour out I guess."

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    Dynein
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Next time you go out to buy ice cream or something like that, fill it with small change and pour out your payment.

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    #26

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    "These awesome T-rexes came home with me today. The bowties reminded me of the SNL skit. I shall name them Patrick and Chris!"

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    Heather Kidder
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    These are from Target! I actually have a set for sale in my Mercari store right now. Lol.

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    #27

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    "It's a stamp. And one of my most cherished thrifting finds."

    ‎Briahna Rain‎ Report

    better version of alex
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Oh jesus i didn't see That it was a stamp at first and i thought the ink on it was... not ink

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    #28

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    "Hands down, my favorite posession."

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    Nicholas McShane
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Why not get the book ? namennayo-...6e4b95.jpg namennayo-cats-5cc94966e4b95.jpg

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    #29

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    "Not sure if it classes as weird...a find in a local charity shop in Sheffield UK"

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    Molly Universe
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Oh my gawd yes

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    #30

    Weird-Second-Hand-Finds-That-Just-Need-To-Be-Shared

    "Elvis has NOT left the building because, where would we put him!?!?"

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    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Dear Lord, what is that (beside the obvious)?

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