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

Meghan Barbara Williams Report

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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."

‎Larissa René Helm Report

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"This literally threw itself in my cart"

Nicole K Guidry Report

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"Found this yesterday at GW."

‎Jan Shuster‎ Report

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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

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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."

‎Dogolo-Fenwick Laurie Report

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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

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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"

‎Cassandra Gagnon Report

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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

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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."

Emma Brophy‎ Report

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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

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Sherida van den Bent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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"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

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

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

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

‎Paul Baker Report

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"It's a stitch purse!"

Suġu Douglas‎ Report

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

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

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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."

Mathilda Tanner‎ Report

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

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

Kelli Gomez Report

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

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

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

‎Briahna Rain‎ Report

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

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

‎Louise Dent Report

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

Julie Carleton Report