50 Of The Best And Weirdest Second-Hand Finds People Have Discovered And Shared Online
Going to a thrift store is like setting out on a little adventure.
Going to a thrift store is like embarking on a little adventure. You might end up digging deeply into strange metropolitan thrift stores and discovering incredible garage deals instead of exploring ancient places in the wilderness.
There are many admirers of thrift products, and numerous communities are endorsing them. This also applies to second-hand outfits, furniture, uncommon trinkets, and quirky items. As Dr. Daniel Goleman, an emotional intelligence expert, states, "The ability to recognize and manage our emotions can enhance our experiences, including the joy of discovering unique finds."
You’re making the world a better place by giving these items another chance. Typically, when you've found something astonishing and jaw-dropping, you'll want to share it with others.
This is where communities come together to celebrate these finds. Individuals often share photographs of their most unusual second-hand shop treasures on various platforms, creating a sense of connection and excitement.
These communities have gained significant followings, delighting audiences with some of the most interesting second-hand shop treasures we’ve seen. Today, we're bringing you 50 of the best second-hand finds, from the bizarre to the strange to the oddly enchanting.
So keep scrolling and stay entertained.
1. Isn't it lovely?
weirdsecondhandfinds_2. Got a brand new pair of Dr. Martens for $25 on an FB marketplace, and they are amazing.
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4. All these Le Creuset items for under $25.
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5. My hubby loves clocks and found this one.
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6. Found this cute gem on FB marketplace, then I saw its back...
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7. Lol...
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8. A new container for all my arsenic.
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9. Got it from the roadside.
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10. Saw these Scooby-Doo outfits at the Goodwill in Ottawa.
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11. These should be included here too. What about erasers?
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12. Wafer isn't for sale, but he's a great find in a thrift store.
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13. My colleague bought this thinking it was a glove, but his family rejected it, so I bought it. I've received so many comments about the purse since then.
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14. Got this at a Habitat Restore in Texas, and it's practically new.
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15. This is my greatest FB marketplace purchase: $300. No friends to fill it, so my dogs use it as a racing track.
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16. Monthly Python, Ministry of Silly Walks clocks.
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17. This mermaid princess fantasy is the highlight of my year.
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18. My 86-year-old grandma made this seat over 25 years with 14 threads per inch. She even bought a peacock for color comparison, and I'm not allowed to sit in it.
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19. Found it at a thrift store, and I think he needs a chocolate chip cookie kind of surrounding.
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20. Bought this table and chairs years ago, sold it in 2013 when I had to move, and when I moved back in 2020, it was for sale again. Welcome home, beauties!
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21. Love this piece I found on FB marketplace.
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22. The company plans to use these metal items as a complete set of 16.
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23. I'm a librarian, and this beauty is mine.
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24. Bought this wonderful green velvet sofa.
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25. Got this beauty from a church that was doing renovations and giving away items.
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26. I'm mesmerized by this beauty on Retro Wifey.
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27. The motherlode of veggie animals at a Goodwill in the Detroit area.
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28. Bought these for $10.
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29. I knew this would be perfect for all my crystals, so I bought it.
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30. A 23-piece dinosaur tea set.
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31. Creativity.
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32. Made of enchanted glass, amethyst, and gold.
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33. I'm a boudoir photographer, and I drove 4 hours for these chairs. Thank you to whoever posted them.
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34. A 1960s Zenith TV. Everything else you see is thrifted.
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35. A little suitcase dollhouse.
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36. Had this green sassy teapot for years, and I found its baby at Goodwill.
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37. A fridge magnet find, and yes, it does ring.
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38. “The Starry Night” kitchen table and chairs my parents bought were recreated with melted crayons and topped with a hard lacquer.
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39. An "Alive In Wonderland" doorknob.
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40. My uncle gave me this chair, which his uncle gave him years ago. I was so excited when he offered it to me.
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41. Found this antique salesman's sample chair on Facebook marketplace. Bought it, and my Himalayan knew what he needed to do.
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42. Saw this chair in an alley, and I took it home.
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43. My almost complete thrifted wall of random people I know with no history.
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44. Beautiful.
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45. Repainted this lady lamp I bought on FB marketplace, and I love it now.
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46. Meet my lovely vintage Pyrex collection of 7 years, and I'm not done yet.
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47. Got this for $500.
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48. Thrift stores sometimes have the best holiday items.
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49. Got this on FB marketplace, and it's a sectional. Welcome home, blue velvet beauty.
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50. Got inspired to post my rainbow depression glass shelves after seeing someone post their color-coded Fiesta shelves. This bookcase makes me happy!
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It's so entertaining that it gives us an internal tingle to visit our nearby thrift stores. No one can predict when you will discover something fantastic concealed under a heap of what might appear to be garbage.
Or is that just us? Regardless, you could end up leaving a thrift store with a fortune or two or three, which could benefit you for a lifetime.