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90 Amazing Old Treasures That Antique Lovers Were Lucky Enough To Discover (New Pics)

Imagine finding a cute, gold-colored bottle in a random thrift store, only to discover it’s a rare 19th-century French perfume pot. Or going through your grandma’s attic and finding the most unique writing desk you’ve ever seen. These are real items people have found and shared online — some proudly…

Bored Panda · Oct 23

Fashion forward: Eyes on tunnel 'fits' when Saints and Steelers dress to impress for Paris game

Fashion-conscious Steelers and Saints players will dress for the tunnel before they put on pads and uniforms for Sunday’s game in Paris

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Gold Lego Mask Funds Community: rare Bionicle Hau listed at $14.95; sale backs training

A gold Kanohi Hau mask from LEGO's Bionicle toy line was sold for $18,101 at auction. Initially listed for $14.95, its value was realized through collectors' interest and subsequent bidding. The mask was one of only 30 gold editions created in 2001, contributing to its rarity and appeal. Proceeds from…

The Times of India · Oct 21

83 Times People Found The Weirdest But Also Amazing Things At The Thrift Store

Thrift shopping can be a bit like opening a mystery box: most of the time, you find something ordinary, but every now and then, there’s something truly special waiting for you. People have shared the coolest, strangest, and most unexpected things they discovered while browsing secondhand stores. Some are practical,…

Bored Panda · Oct 9

Seattle woman is allegedly accused of stealing her own Coach bag at Goodwill. Then she spends 11 minutes on a call to 911: ‘Unbelievable’

That wasn’t even the “real trouble”

We Got This Covered · Oct 8

Rare 1982 Atari game found in box donated to Texas Goodwill sold for $10,590

A rare 1982 Atari 2600 game found among donated video games at a Texas Goodwill store sold for $10,590.79 in 2021. Goodwill said only 13 known copies of Air Raid existed at the time. The game was spotted by an employee, who confirmed its rarity with his father before the…

The Times of India · Oct 5

Man’s $3 Goodwill painting turns out to be a 1650 Flemish work worth $190,000

In a remarkable twist of fate, a former antiques dealer purchased a painting for just $3, suspecting it held greater value. Appraisers on Antiques Roadshow estimated its worth between $20,000 and $30,000, but the auction result astonished everyone, fetching $190,000. This stunning Flemish piece, dating back to around 1650, serves…

The Times of India · Oct 4

$9.99 thrift-store painting was meant for cat art; it sold for $34,375 at Sotheby’s

Beth Feeback, an artist hailing from North Carolina, stumbled upon an extraordinary deal at Goodwill when she purchased a large painting for merely $9.99. A tip from a friend led her to uncover its true worth—a stunning geometric abstract by Ilya Bolotowsky. The piece notably fetched $34,375 at Sotheby's, thanks…

The Times of India · Oct 3

86 Weird And Wonderful Thrift Store Finds That Definitely Weren’t Made For Everyone

Thrifty is as thrifty does. With the global economic and environmental situation as it is right now (‘utterly awful’ and ‘chaotic’ come to mind), buying secondhand makes more sense than ever. There are great deals to be found if you have patience and a keen eye for hidden gems. Our…

Bored Panda · Oct 1

She bought a $3.99 vase, and sold it for $107,100

Jessica Vincent's thrift store adventure led her to a hidden gem – a Murano vase for only $3.99 in Virginia. After investigating its origins, she learned it was crafted by the noted glass producer Venini and designed by Carlo Scarpa, making it quite rare. She successfully auctioned it for a…

The Times of India · Sep 30