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“Made Me Laugh So I Had To Get It”: 44 People Whose Thrift Store Visits Made Their Weeks (New Pics)

Visiting a thrift store is like buying a booster pack of trading cards. You never know whether you’re about to have something to brag about. These people sure did, and they’ve shared the best bargains they’ve gotten during a random thrift store trip. Scroll through and see what they found.

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Los Angeles woman thrifts $40 fur coat. Then she gets more than she bargained for after finding this in the pocket: ‘The wealth redistribution system’

When it comes to thrifting, you can always expect to find some hidden gems. But for one TikToker, it was a lot more literal.

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Shopper walks out with a $4.99 Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU from Goodwill — thrift stores are the hidden goldmines amid the AI-driven GPU crisis

Launched initially as a strong 1080p and 1440p gaming card, the Radeon RX 5700 XT was revived with basic maintenance after being picked up for just $4.99.

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‘They got this for free’: Florida woman stumbles across mini Dooney & Bourke bag at Goodwill. The price tag has her fuming—and leaving it behind

A woman went inside a Goodwill and noticed a cute Dooney Bourke bag hanging in-store. However, by the time she saw the item’s price tag, she thought the company was price gouging.

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Woman attends $1 day at Goodwill. Then she catches Goodwill doing something sneaky with the Orange tags: ‘They arent suppose to do that’

When TikToker Angelina Vue (@angelina.vu) attended $1 day at Goodwill, she made a shocking discovery. And needless to say, she wasn’t happy.

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‘It’s more than eBay’: New Jersey woman buys $20 teapot from Goodwill. Then she goes to another Goodwill for the matching cups—and sees what they cost

Thrifting is supposed to be the one place you beat the system, not where the system beats you. Imagine snagging a $20 teapot for $8.99 at Goodwill and leaving the place riding the high of acquiring new aesthetic pottery. Feeling like you want to stretch the feeling, you drive to…

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I Asked Experts Which Stores Offer the Deepest Retirement Discounts — Here Are Their Lists

With many retailers quietly changing how and when they offer senior perks, knowing where the real value still exists can help retirees stretch their dollars.

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‘Goodwill doesn’t care anymore’: Florida woman goes to Goodwill. Then she sees a $12 Tipsy Elves Christmas sweater on a mannequin

One Goodwill is displaying some interesting, not safe for work, Christmas sweaters this year. That’s at least what one Florida woman found when shopping for some items.

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Missouri woman goes to Ross. Then she spots a pair of $18.99 Levi’s jeans that leave her flabbergasted: ‘They’re getting desperate’

They say that at Ross you “dress for less,” but when it comes to this pair of Levi jeans, “less” seems to be the operative word. TikTok user Debbie Aubuchon (@debbieaubuchon) has gone viral after showing viewers a pair of Levi jeans she found in Ross. But these weren’t ordinary…

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7 Retailers With the Best Holiday Deals for Seniors This Year

Discover seven retailers offering the best holiday deals and discounts for seniors this year to help you save big.

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The 'Scrooge' Strategy: How to Turn Your Old Junk Into a Tax Deduction

We break down the IRS rules for non-cash charitable contributions. Plus, here's a handy checklist before you donate to charity this year.

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50 Secondhand Store Finds That Deserve A Standing Ovation

Some do it for the thrill of the hunt, others to fight corporate waste. A few go in simply to pass the time because they have a spare hour. But regardless of why you're there, every once in a while, a secondhand store might surprise you in a way the…

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A Goodwill shopper paid $10.99 for a vintage piggy bank. She ripped the bottom open and found a staggering amount of cash hidden inside

I would like to get this much from a piggy bank.

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‘Should I call the store?’: Texas woman buys $10.98 piggy bank at Goodwill. She can’t believe what she finds inside

Scoring a rare, valuable item for a reasonable price at Goodwill is already a steal. Finding money inside is hitting the jackpot. However, it’s not entirely uncommon to discover cash in these pre-owned items, such as wallets, purses, rockets, or even books. After all, they were once someone’s prized possession.…

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‘I COULD CRY’: Woman drops off her Anthropologie wedding dress at the Goodwill. Then they do something unexpected with it

A woman dropped off an Anthropologie dress at Goodwill, only for it to end up on Goodwill’s online bidding site instead of in-store.

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British husband calls Americans ‘the laziest people on the planet,’ wife’s attempt to defend her country backfires hilariously

She filmed a whole day to prove him wrong. Oops.

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‘They have no idea what they’re doing’: Woman proves Goodwill prices don’t add up after finding ‘fake’ Coach bag for $40–then stumbling onto a real one

When thrift shopping at Goodwill, one would expect to find decent items at affordable prices. After all, it is a thrift shop. At least, that’s what it used to be. Within a couple of years, the organization has faced accusations of price gouging. As this Goodwill customer observed, the nonprofit…

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23yo nurse exposes Goodwill, reveals it is now brazenly selling hazardous hospital waste

That is a biohazard.

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5 Thrift Store Hacks That Are Genius Cyber Monday Alternatives

Shop thrift stores in January, learn color tag sales, focus on quality basics and hit wealthy neighborhoods for 70% to 90% savings that beat Cyber Monday deals.

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A Mom Who Is Paying Off Her Mortgage Early By Thrifting At Goodwill Shares How She Did It: 'List As Quickly As You Can'

A mom with three kids has been thrifting at Goodwill and reselling clothing on eBay to pay off her mortgage, and she's right at the finish line. After doing this for eight years, Ashley Nicholes anticipates paying it off by the end of the year, and she provided advice for…

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80 People Who Scored Once-In-A-Lifetime Finds While Thrifting

Who wouldn’t brag about these finds?

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‘Y’all can report them’: Oregon Goodwill shopper spots Nike joggers. Then she checks the tag

An Oregon woman was astonished to find a pair of Nike joggers at Goodwill for $39.99. “Let me show you real quick how Goodwill has lost their minds,” said Courtney Knight (@courtneyrenee.k). She posted the clip to her platform, garnering 457,000 views in the span of four days.

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