121. Sassy Cabinet
Found at: UnknownValue: $200*We’ve seen quite a few of these “sassy cabinets” pop up on this list, a la Beauty and the Beast. These cabinets or clocks look like they stepped right out of a Disney cartoon, as they have their furniture-hands on their furniture-hips.
Sassy Cabinet ©r/ThriftStoreHauls/u/bunnybutt1982/RedditThe cabinet retailed at a thrift store for $200, which seems a little high, but these cabinets would probably go for thousands at a retail furniture store. The Redditor who stumbled upon this piece of unique furniture said that, while they didn’t purchase it, their mom did, as the Redditor’s daughter’s bedroom is Disney-themed, so this clock fits right in.
122. Headless Lady Vase
Found at: UnknownValue: $10-$30*As the social media poster who bought this said, it is “haunted AF.” This statue of a headless woman is actually a vase. The two-foot-tall piece will definitely be a huge conversation-starter for the person who owns it, and it seems like it would go best in the entryway of the house.
Headless Lady Vase ©r/ThriftStoreHauls/u/alliecat13254/RedditThis statue would look good even without any flower arrangements in it. It is creepy, weird, and unique—a perfect find for a dedicated thrift shopper. She doesn’t look hostile, but, as anyone who has seen Annabelle knows, looks can be deceiving (though Annabelle the doll was hideous even before it started acting like a demon).
123. Guns N’ Big Bird
Found at: UnknownValue: $1-$5*One poster on r/ThriftStoreHauls got an unfortunate surprise. They thought they picked up Appetite for Destruction, the debut studio album by Guns ‘N Roses, a hard rock band. The album was released in the late 1980s, and, though it didn’t get a lot of mainstream attention, it is still a classic.
Guns N’ Big Bird ©u/evenflowdj/RedditWell, the hard rock fan that was so delighted by their cassette purchased soon realized that, instead of drums and guitar, they would be hearing “What Big Bird’s Toes Know.” The cassette inside of the Guns ‘N Roses cover was about as polar opposite as it could be. As the poster said they learned a valuable, if “disappointing,” lesson about looking inside the cover first.
124. Karen’s Kickasserole
Found at: GoodwillValue: $3-$10*Believe it or not, you can get this dish personalized. The Paragon catalog lets you order a “Kickasserole” dish for $39.99, though it is out of stock right now. If you’re known for your casseroles or just want something with your name on it, you don’t have to scour the shelves of Goodwill—though thrift store shopping for this item would be cheaper.
Karen’s Kickasserole ©r/ThriftStoreHauls/u/Cassie_1991/RedditThe Karen’s Kickasserole dish is a perfect gift for a chef named Karen. It was a hilarious Goodwill find that was posted on @middleclassfancy’s Twitter account, though we’re not sure if the real purchaser actually shelled out cash for it.
125. Keyboard Waffle Iron
Found at: GoodwillValue: $8*This unusual waffle iron was found at Goodwill for $8. Of course, the Redditor who found it just couldn’t pass it up. Buying second-hand cooking supplies at thrift stores is always dicey—at the very least, you’re in for a surefire five-minute cleaning session to make sure it’s safe to use.
Keyboard Waffle Iron ©r/ThriftStoreHauls/u/CrabbiAbi/RedditHowever, for brand new, this was a steal. We’ve seen waffle irons before, but a keyboard-shaped one is something totally novel. Obviously, it seems like this iron is for a pretty hungry breakfast-eater, as a keyboard-sized waffle doused in syrup is a tall order, even for the hungriest of breakfasters.
126. Hidden Pocket Money
Found At: UnknownValue: $10-$30*We have all heard the age-old tale of the person who bought a purse at a thrift store only to find cash inside so many times it almost seems like a fairytale. But fairytales do come true in real life, and that is what precisely happened to this woman.
Hidden Pocket Money r/pics/RedditThe OP said that she liked buying affordable purses from thrift stores but hardly ever used them. On her first day of using one of her purchases, she found several British and Canadian currency notes in it. Although this does not happen often, there is no reason why it can’t happen to you.
127. Stephen Hawking’s Signed Book
Found At: GoodwillValue: $0.99*Stephen Hawking is the Harry Styles of scientists, and nobody is unaware of his fascinating life history and controversial beliefs. Unfortunately, his physical deformities prohibit him from indulging in life activities like ordinary people, so what if you find a copy of his famous book A Brief History of Time, only to discover that it was signed by him back in 1996?
Stephen Hawkings Signed A Book r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditA big catch, right? Wait till you hear the price: 99 cents only. The buyer of this book is surely one lucky individual to have stumbled upon this copy, that too for such a low price. One of the many benefits of going through book piles in thrift stores!
128. Arts And Crafts But Make It Vintage
Found At: UnknownValue: $20*When your brother asks you for “arts and crafts” things for his birthday, visiting a thrift store isn’t the first thing that comes to your mind. But the poster of this picture stumbled across one, and their immense luck brought them face to face with this masterpiece: a gorgeous professional wooden “arts and crafts” set lined with paint tubes and paint brushes of the finest quality.
Arts And Crafts But Make It Vintage r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditOne look at this picture, and you are bound to imagine the price to be in the hundreds, so imagine the buyer’s shock when they find $20 scribbled on the price tag. No wonder they brought it home to their brother in an instant.
129. Cane But Make It Dangerous
Found At: Unknown Flea MarketValue: $15-$25*A teenage girl posted a seemingly ordinary selfie with the vintage-looking cane her mother bought her from a flea market. The cane had a major Game of Thrones aura and looked intricately carved until the girl posted another selfie, and things got disturbing.
Cane But Make It Dangerous /imgur.comThe flea market cane actually turned out to be as brutal as Game of Thrones: the topmost part came off, revealing a dagger in all its glory. The pictures’ background surely does not help with the story and tells us not to judge a book by its cover.
130. Museum-Worthy Apollo 11 Cuff Links
Found At: UnknownValue: $20-$30*Thrift stores are not all fun and goofy: with the right eye and timing, you can find even the most expensive and valuable items. These Apollo 11 cufflinks are one such exquisite Salvation Army find.
Museum-Worthy Apollo 11 Cuff Links r/Space/RedditIf you take a trip down to the National Air and Space Museum, you will find the exact same pair sitting in the elaborate display. Finding a museum-worthy pair of historical cufflinks does not happen to everyone every day, so this case is surely the chance of a lifetime.
131. Jackpot
Found At: UnknownValue: $1*Imagine casually rummaging through a thrift store’s jewelry section and coming across a decent-looking ring with a $1 price tag. Sounds promising, right? But what if you buy the ring, and curiosity prompts you to get it checked by a professional to see whether the jewels on top are real or not?
Jackpot r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditA similar situation unfolded for the person taking the picture. Their $1 ring turned out to be a perfect original; 10k gold with embedded diamonds and emeralds. Whether the ring ended up in a thrift store by mistake or because of an angry spouse, we will never know.
132. A Chair To Sleep On
Found At: UnknownValue: $35*A wise man once said that you shouldn’t buy a chair if you cannot see yourself falling asleep on it, and they were absolutely right. But unfortunately, such comfortable chairs can be quite a strain on your pocket. The first word that comes to mind when looking at the chair in this picture is “comfort,” but the second is “expensive.”
A Chair To Sleep On r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditThis chair is undoubtedly a great catch if you find it in a thrift store, especially when it costs a mere $35. Yes, you read it right. You can give all the famous furniture shops a run for their money with the right eye for thrift store items like this.
133. A Flute So Intricate
Found At: UnknownValue: $1*The person taking the picture narrates their experience of finding a plain-looking flute. It was only when they picked it up and opened it did they realize its absolute beauty: the flute opened like a book and contained tiny and intricate hand-crafted sculptures, all beautifully painted and telling a story.
So Flute So Intricate r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditSuch a hand-crafted flute may have taken hours and hours of someone’s time, only to end up with a $1 price tag in a thrift shop. It was the onlooker’s moral responsibility to give the flute the home it deserves, and we only hope they did so.
134. A Wedding Dress Under $50
Found At: GoodwillValue: $36*Weddings are one of the most important events of one’s life, standing next to graduation and the moment your first child is born. It is no breaking news that brides have more to plan for a wedding than grooms, with the most crucial planning centering around their wedding dress.
A Wedding Dress Under $50 r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditAlthough wedding dresses cost an arm and a leg, it is not common to look for them in a thrift store. But this woman broke barriers and tested her luck at Goodwill, only to find fortune smiling down at her. This beautiful wedding dress cost only $36 and fit her like a glove.
135. Pink Floyd
Found At: GoodwillValue: $1*Pink Floyd took the world by storm with their philosophical songs and sonic experimentations. The rock band disbanded in 2014, which is why their collectibles are highly prized worldwide. So, finding an original Pink Floyd vinyl with the plastic covering still on at a thrift store is fate.
Pink Floyd r/ThriftStoreHauls/RedditA vintage lover may buy the vinyl no matter the cost, but the real shock comes with the price tag reading $1! The poster of this picture couldn’t believe their luck, and we can’t either.