These People Found Real Rare Treasures At Thrift Stores For Super Cheap
Every time you go into a thrift store, it's like going on a treasure hunt. You have to sort through stained fabric and costume jewelry to get to the real gold or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. It's the treasure hunt process that makes the end result so rewarding when you actually do manage to find a rare gem.
Keep reading to see some people who got really really lucky at their local thrift stores.
The Most Perfect '70s Couch
This person found a perfect orange '70s style couch on Facebook Marketplace for only $100.
She cleaned it up a bit and re-stuffed some of the cushions, and now it looks as good as new.
Just A Bunch Of Teens
This person got a Harry Potter poster signed by all three of the main cast members for two dollars at the thrift store.
Who would give away a piece this special?
Groovy, Baby
First of all, this is the best outfit I've ever seen.
That shiny rust-colored top is everything, and the pants (while a little loud), are every thrifter's dream. I am so jealous.
All Tucked In
This plate has a little bear on the side of it.
It looks like the whole plate is a bead and the bear is being tucked in for the night.
Take What You Can Fit
Is there anything worse than finding the perfect item at the thrift store and then not being able to fit it into your car?
Luckily, this person didn't have that problem.
A Very Unique Headboard
Can you believe that this headboard was only $30?
People would pay thousands of dollars for this unique piece if it was being sold at Restoration Hardware. It's so cool!
The Magazine Table Of My Midcentury Modern Dreams
This magazine table looks like it came right off the set of Mad Men.
If you're nostalgic for the '70s, this piece of furniture is going to give you all the feels.
Getting Married For Less
Who says that weddings have to be a huge, expensive ordeal?
Why can't you just go to the thrift store, find a dress for $35, and walk down the aisle in that?
Brand New Shoes
Snagging a pair of Doc Martens from the thrift store is already amazing.
Now consider that these shoes are brand new, that they have a unique floral design, and that they were only $25.
Real Jewelry
You have to have a really keen eye to be able to spot the real jewelry amongst all of the costume jewelry at the thrift store.
This bracelet is made out of real 14k gold and dozens of real rubies.
Peak Cat Mom
This woman found the perfect dress and belt at the thrift store to match her pink cat stroller.
Yes, she has a cat stroller. Is it just me or does this dress look like something that Carole Baskin would wear?
A Whole, Working Kitchen Aid Mixer
Kitchen Aid mixers are the most enviable kitchen tools that a home cook can have.
This person found a red Kitchen Aid at the thrift store in mint condition for only $30.
Clueless, Anyone?
This person found the exact outfit that Cher wore in Clueless at the thrift store for super cheap.
I mean, it's not the outfit that Alicia Silverstone actually wore in the movie, but it could have fooled me.
A Gorgeous Ruby Ring
This person found a real 10k ruby ring at the thrift store. Guess how much it cost her? Go ahead, guess, I'll wait.
It was $6.50. How is that even possible?
A Beautiful Embroidered Piece
Okay, I am seriously jealous of this gorgeous hand-embroidered leaf artwork. Who would give this stunning piece of art away?
I guess one person's trash really is another person's treasure.
A Whole Bunch Of Polly Pockets
Reddit user UNhappy_Attempt posted this photo online along with the caption, "I got lucky today and found all these Polly Pockets for $4 total!"
This is triggering all sorts of nostalgia for me.
The Perfect Couch
We've seen a couple of fantastic couches on this list already, but we haven't seen a couch this fantastic yet.
I mean, I would personally pay a thousand dollars for this thing.
A Unique Blue Rug
This unique blue rug is a stellar thrift store find. I don't think I've ever seen a rug this color before.
It's definitely a conversation piece. How do you feel about this deep blue?
They Were Giving Them Away
This person's neighbors were giving away some of their old furniture. It turns out that their old furniture consists of these two absolutely stunning chairs.
Talk about an absolute steal... These were free!
The Roundest Couch
This couch looks like it's big enough to fit a hundred people. Okay, maybe not a hundred. Maybe more like 20.
Still, it's a massive couch, and it's such a cool shape!
Bring On The Teal
This person found a gorgeous teal couch at the thrift store. It looks like it was made for this living room.
It looks like this little dog really likes the couch too.
Every Thrifter's Dream
If you don't look for Le Creuset cookware every time you go to the thrift store, are you even a thrifter?
This person managed to find two Le Creuset pots for super cheap.
Stunning Canisters
These might be the most unique canisters I've ever seen. This person only paid $4.83 for the set at her local thrift store.
What would you put in these things?
A Real Magic Wand
I mean, it's real in the sense that it really is from Ollivanders at Universal Studios.
Can it really do magic? Well, only if you're at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
A Cloud Couch
This cloud couch looks like the perfect place to lie down and take a nap. It looks like it's so fuzzy!
I would be happy just to lie down on it for a couple of minutes.
Real Gold Earrings
These earrings were found at a thrift store for under $10 and they are made of real 10k yellow gold.
They are a really interesting shape too. What a find!
Red Bottoms
Someone mislabeled these red bottom shoes at the thrift store, so this person got them for a measly $53.31.
I think maybe there were supposed to be listed for $533.
A Real Navajo Rug
These hand woven Navajo rugs can sell for upwards of $5000 at auction.
This person found one at a thrift store for less than $2. This might be the most valuable find on this list.
Sometimes You Need A Tacky Chair
To some people, this is tacky. To others, this is absolutely perfect. I love the rusty orange color of the fabric.
It also has a matching ottoman which is pretty cool.
Pretty In Pink
This pink velvet sofa looks so great in this living room next to that pink rug and pink stool.
All the shades of pink complement each other so well in this space.