Lucky Thrift Store Finds That Were Worth Much More Than They Were Sold For

The thing about thrift stores is that no one really knows what they’re going to find when they get there. They might rummage through things for hours and find nothing except other people’s useless junk.

But sometimes, someone might discover a proverbial diamond in a pile of coal like these people.

These folks all went to a thrift store and found more than they could have imagined. And best of all, they got it at a bargain. From unique vintage furniture and priceless jewelry to designer clothing and mint condition keepsakes, you’d be surprised at what people are willing to throw away!

He Found an Easter Island Tissue Dispenser

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Thrift stores are the best places to find unique home goods, like this Easter Island statue inspired tissue dispenser.

You could scour the internet for hours for strange things like this, but thrift stores are always the best place to find things that you never knew existed but that you also absolutely must have.

She Found Medusa’s Headband

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This golden headband with snake hair, like the mythological character Medusa, is a show-stopping accessory. The golden headband is also light because it’s made out of plastic, but that’s hard to tell from far away.

This find was located at a thrift store in Roanoke, Virginia, but there’s no word on who made it.

1990’s Pizza Hut Decor is Back in Style

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Sometimes you find the perfect item, and other times, the perfect item finds you. This person didn’t so much as stumble upon this ‘90s Pizza Hut light fixture because they were actually looking for it!

Luckily they found one in great condition that will absolutely revive their nostalgia for pizza places for years to come.

The Match to Wanda’s 1970’s Buffet

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The person who owns this cabinet hutch was surprised to find the matching buffet not in a thrift store, but on their screen!

The ’70s style furniture was seen on Disney’s “WandaVision” and the owner of this cabinet instantly recognized the vintage design because it matched some furniture that they found at Goodwill in Folsom, California for $40.