In every thrift store, there are hidden gems that are even more precious than expensive, brand-new items. It only needs a pair of keen eyes to discern which of the second-hand items have a great value. But sometimes, luck can also play a huge part in picking cheap items that turn out to be priceless. A Facebook page is created to recount the stories of those lucky people who found unexpected treasures out of weird second-hand items. And we went all the trouble to pick the most amazing finds just for you. Check out this list of the most unusual and weird second-hand items ever bought from thrift stores.
“It’s all fun and games until you realize the first panel is a sex act. It did not come home with me.”
![pin panel represents reproduction](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pin-panel-represents-reproduction.jpg)
“Found a magazine ad of my Great Grandma and twin uncles from 1952! They’re all gone now, so it’s a doubly amazing find.”
![vintage magazine featuring grandma and uncle](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/vintage-magazine-featuring-grandma-and-uncle.jpg)
This T-Rex phone
![dinosaur telephone weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dinosaur-telephone-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)
“Today’s find…they may look like normal old ratty chairs, but here’s the kicker – I already owned them once before. Brought them to the US from Europe when I moved back home in 2001, and stored them with a relative. After a rift in the family, I considered them a loss. Here they are, nearly 20 years later, in a 2nd hand store. Though they may be much worse for the wear, they’re coming home with me (again).”
![previous owner finds chairs thrift store](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/previous-owners-finds-chairs-thrift-store.jpg)
“My new favorite shirt I found”
![aliens gave my cat a beard shirt](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/aliens-gave-my-cat-a-beard-shirt.jpg)
“It just occurred to me that you guys might appreciate this. I found it at goodwill, new with tags and could not believe my luck.”
![naughty pencil case weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/naughty-pencil-case-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)
“Here is just one of my weird one’s”
![knight toilet paper holder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/knight-toilet-paper-holder.jpg)
A brutally honest plate
![here is your snack dumbass plate](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-is-your-snack-dumbass-plate.jpg)
“Just a bunny sitting on a lawn chair reading a book. He spoke to me at GW and I rescued him. He moved into my bookshelf and looks happy.”
![bunny in reading chair](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bunny-in-reading-chair.jpg)
“If only I had known it could be this easy. Maybe I should have brought this one home.”
![lose weight set weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lose-weight-set-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)
“This literally threw itself in my cart”
![send all men to moon mug](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/send-all-men-to-moon-mug.jpg)
“Found this yesterday at GW.”
![salvador dali-inspired clock](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/salvador-dali-inspired-clock.jpg)
“When you have feet like Tinkerbell…. Original Docs, immaculate condition. At least eight people tried to cram their feet into these while I was in the store. It was like Cinderella meets the Hunger Games. They’re a perfect fit. Sometimes the odds really ARE in your favour!!!”
![tiny boots different laces](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/tiny-boots-different-laces.jpg)
“My mom got me this today at the thrift store and i love it.”
![bowl octopus feet weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bowl-octopus-feet-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)
“I was poking around a quiet antique store when a booming male voice said “come closer, try your luck! Dont be afraid.” I jumped so badly I nearly knocked over a display… needless to say, he didn’t come home with me…”
![lifelike fortune teller thrift store](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lifelike-fortune-teller-thrift-store.jpg)
“Found this strange looking pot at the Goodwill. I had to buy it. Loved all the comical animal pictures on it.”
![pot with comical animal pictures](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pot-with-comical-animal-pictures.jpg)
“I almost didn’t buy this whimsical AF lamp today, because I am a grown-ass woman, but then I remembered I’m a grown-ass woman, and I can do what I want. Also it was $2. Bought at Twice Blest in Palatine, IL.”
![strawberry house lamp weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/strawberry-house-lamp-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)
Cartoon Backpack
![3d flat purse weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/3d-flat-purse-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)
“I sure hope it works.. amazing! Just an edit for those who don’t read comments: it works, AND glows in the dark, AND has flashing blue/green/red lights. I am truly blessed”
![computer mouse with a bug](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/computer-mouse-with-a-bug.jpg)
“LOOK what I found today. It is 110% haunted and I will love it until it possesses my soul and I stop feeling human emotion.”
![cat figurine big creepy eyes](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cat-figurine-big-creepy-eyes.jpg)
“U see this guy in the club…with the polyester Taco-Cat button up…smash or pass?”
![taco cat shirt weird thrift store](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/taco-cat-shirt-weird-thrift-store.jpg)
“I procured a passel of partially painted piggies in a pretty package! Pondering painting ’em psychedelic patinas…”
![pig figurines thrift store](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pig-figurines-thrift-store.jpg)
“Once upon a time my children knocked the father wall pocket off the wall, shattering him. Today I found this mug. CHILDREN, FATHER CAME HOME!”
![wall pocket mother found a father mug](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wall-pocket-mother-found-a-father-mug.jpg)
“It’s a stitch purse!”
![stitch purse thrift store](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stitch-purse-thrift-store.jpg)
“It’s a stamp. And one of my most cherished thrifting finds.”
![weird stamp with funny label](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/weird-stamp-with-funny-label.jpg)
“I found this teapot purse at the local Goodwill…I’m a potter by trade, so obviously I HAD to buy it! The funniest thing is, the spout has a real hole, so all my money can pour out I guess.”
![teapot purse thrift store](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/teapot-purse-thrift-store.jpg)
“Hands down, my favorite possession.”
![funny cats picture frame](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/funny-cats-picture-frame.jpg)
“These awesome T-rexes came home with me today. The bowties reminded me of the SNL skit. I shall name them Patrick and Chris!”
![patrick and chris t-rexes](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/patrick-and-chris-t-rexes.jpg)
“Elvis has NOT left the building because, where would we put him!?!?”
![elvis huge head](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/elvis-huge-head.jpg)
“Not sure if it classes as weird…a find in a local charity shop in Sheffield UK”
![rubiks cube table weird second-hand items](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/rubiks-cube-table-weird-second-hand-items.jpg)