25 Cool Stuff People Got At Unbelievable Value From Thrifting

Part of the fun from thrifting is coming across cool things you didn’t even know to exist. Items with history, antiques that people don’t know their real value of, or simply things to your taste that they don’t want anymore. Thrifting is an amazing way to shop while still staying within your budget.

What do you do when you found yourself cool stuff? Most people just had to share them on the subreddit ‘Thrift Store Hauls.’ The group has more than 1.7 million who enjoy finding hidden gems and treasures in the corners of shops that sometimes smell a little damp but totally worth it.

“14k, ruby, and diamond bracelet (stamped and tested) I got for $15. I just kept saying “no way” over and over.”

“Found this gorgeous designer Allen Schwartz dress for $7 at my local resale shop with tags, retails $350. it looks like I found my prom dress!”

“My $5.00 2-piece from Goodwill. I love the beach!”

“I start a new office job in two weeks so I have been thrifting for work attire.. and boom! $5 Calvin Klein shirt dress at the local consignment shop”

“I love lemon print and found this gorgeous dress at Goodwill for less than 5 bucks.”

“My setup at home. Chair, table, and carpet all under $50. Not bad, I guess.”

“Embroidered Tiger for $2! I’m so excited to hang it up.”

“I was carrying one of these paintings around goodwill, and a lady ran up to me and said, “I found another one of these, you should get both!” Yes, yes I should.”

“Love the scene printed on this one.”

“Vintage 1975 Armchair for $40 today! Beautiful condition too!”

“So obsessed with these wall baskets I got at Goodwill last week!”

“Talked a lady at a garage sale down from $60 to $45 for an absolutely brand-spankin’ new pair of doc marten 1460s in my size!”

“Out of all the brooches I’ve thrifted, this is my absolute favorite.”

“Vintage rose dress. Favorite thrift find ever and it fits like a gem. Feels like I’m starring in some 1990s soap.”

“In love with this $3 1970’s clock.”

“When I say I almost died on the spot…”

“$10 Goodwill find. Looks to be from the 70s or early 80s from the looks of the old plug.”

“Finds from my last couple of thrift trips! We just went into lockdown, so it might be the last for a while!”

“I got this rattan shelf at an estate sale and I still can’t believe it’s mine! Dream find.”

“Found this super weird ceramic hand for $3, and decided to turn it into a weird but cute holder for my headset.”

“Thrifted these two chairs for $8 at Habitat.”

“Found this vintage malm fireplace a few days ago on OfferUp for $70 and now it’s all cleaned up.”

“I’ve been wanting a piece of stained glass and found this.”

“Hallucinogenic Plants Golden Guide. Just 30 cents.”

“This behemoth 80s lotus lamp was a literal haul… its huge! Brass, pink, 80s and floral are my weaknesses.”