Embarking on a thrift store adventure is like stepping into a treasure trove of hidden gems, where the old becomes new, and the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. The thrill of uncovering unique and often overlooked items adds an element of excitement to the experience.
1.) From $100 to $10,000
Here is one tale you will envy. A user shares that about 30 years ago, he found a multi-page per second laser printer that was three months old. The seller told him it would only cost him $100, and he bought it immediately. He was able to sell it for $10,000. Talk about a sweet deal!
2.) Luxury on a Budget
We’ve all wanted to own a vintage chic designer bag, but who has the money for it? Luckily, one fashion enthusiast recalls finding an original Prada bag for a mere price of 15 pounds. What a stroke of luck!
3.) Furnishing Dreams
Here is a wholesome tale. One user mentions that they began a project to turn their mother-in-law’s home into a bed and breakfast. After spending a lot of time on the internet searching for furniture, they found a thrift store run by a charity to help people who just got out of prison.
The user was able to find incredible bedside tables, kitchen table chairs, a framed mirror, and a dresser, along with incredible bonding with the staff.
4.) Furry Fortune
One woman shares she found a beautiful brown fur coat at Goodwill. A whopping $250 coat for just $4. Talk about a major steal! She even wore it for her graduation photos and her amateur rap music video.
5.) Portrait of Coincidence
A woman shares that she bought a four-foot painting of a little girl at a yard sale because it looked like her daughter (who was five at the time). The gentleman she bought it from said he also originally got it as it reminded him of his daughter. Well, eventually, 20 years later, the woman sold it to another lady who wanted to purchase it because it was similar to her daughter.
What a coincidence!
6.) Beauty in the Bargain
One shopper was able to find a timeless piece for just $1.90. They write, “Cool is in the eye of the beholder, just like beauty. If you can see beyond the spectacle, you can get some great bargains at a thrift store.” They bought a shabby-looking bedside table and turned it into a stylish-looking one.
7.) Literary Treasure Hunt
One man found a valuable copy of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days. It was published in 1873 and had been gifted by a Texas judge to someone in 1890. His penciled inscription is still legible.
8.) Vinyl Victory
One man shares that he and his son visit the thrift store occasionally, and this time, he got the deal of a lifetime. He found a rare sealed album that was worth $10,000 only for the mere price of $1.
9.) Dishware Delight
In desperation to find new dishes for their apartment, one found a complete set of Pfaltzgraff stoneware for just $14. “No scratches or chips at all, and the papers in the box said they were from about 1996”. Each piece was worth $400.
10.) Thrifty Trails
Planning a hiking trip? You might as well visit a thrift store. An individual found a high-quality bag worth 200 euros that had not been used at all for just 3.75 sterling, less than 2% of its retail value.
Source: Quora.
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