People Share The Weirdest Things They’ve Found In Thrift Stores

Found at: Unknown
Estimated Value: $500+*

Avid thrift store enthusiasts will tell you that each store is like a treasure trove. You never quite know what you’re going to find, from fluffy blankets to retro light fittings…and even giant hands. When we say giant, we mean gargantuan. 

Giant Hand @LawlietKKK / Pinterest.com

It’s not immediately clear why someone thought this would be the ideal piece to complement their Bed, Bath, & Beyond decor, but they did. It’s not every day you come across a realistic hand statue, so perhaps it was simply too good an opportunity to let slip through their fingers…

Found at: Thrift Store 
Value: $0.25*

As this shopper said, this tiny little mug was “too cute to pass up” for just twenty-five cents. While poking around a thrift store, he discovered a mug with the name “RICK” on it. Though he didn’t “even know a Rick,” he added the tiny mug to his dish collection.

Rick's New Mug @DLazuara / Pinterest.com

Helpfully, in the rest of the post, he added a few adorable size references. He placed the miniature cup next to his guinea pig, and it was too small even for that little animal to drink out of. He even posed the guinea pig and cup next to his disinterested cat. 

Found at: Unknown
Estimated Value: $500+*

It’s not every day that you get given a giant Smirnoff bronze cup. In fact, we could go as far as saying this lucky couple might be the only couple in the world that this has ever happened to. According to the story, the previous owner’s husband worked at a distillery and the cup somehow fell into his possession. 

Giant Cup @zkittyplay / Pinterest.com

After a while, the wife simply wanted it gone. This gentleman decided to use it as an outside bath, but it could be used for all manner of things, from planting seeds to making your very own giant cocktail bowl. Either way, it makes for a priceless Facebook photo.

Found at: A garage sale, Beaverton, Oregon 
Estimated Value: $30*

Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, novelty phones were all the rage. Some were shaped like burgers, others looked totally different. Then, there’s this one that looks just like Mick Jagger. This incredible find was spotted at a garage sale in Beaverton, Oregon. 

Phone @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest.com

It’s not immediately clear just how much this rarity costs, but we would say it’s worth at least $30. After all, it’s not often you see things like this come up. Now Apple iPhones are everywhere, there’s less of a “call” for handsets like this. 

Found at: A yard sale
Estimated Value: $45*

They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but can the same be said for teeth? Yard sales have been known to be true Aladdin’s caves, but usually, the most valuable finds are collector’s items that have been long forgotten. It’s not often that sets of teeth come up for sale. 

Teeth @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest.com

On the plus side, it looks like these aren’t real human teeth, but false ones made as dentistry examples. Either way, stumbling across this box might be a little unsettling, especially if you’re just hoping to pick up a cheap pair of curtains to save you from ordering on Amazon.

Found at: Unknown thrift store 
Value: $10*

Garden ornaments can be pricey, especially if you buy them brand new. Even then, the chances are that the majority of your neighbors might have the same thing. Who wants to be one of hundreds? One lucky thrifter happened to stumble across this sweet white goat. 

Goat @boredpanda / Pinterest.com

Taking it home was a no-brainer. Not only does it look cute in the yard, but it was probably a darn sight cheaper than going to Home Depot and picking up yet another fishing garden gnome. Plus, it could scare away the neighborhood cats and stop them pooping in your yard. 

Found at: Unknown thrift store
Estimated Value: $5*

A few years ago a picture of a dress circulated on the internet that had the world baffled. Was it white and gold or blue and brown? The dress became such a sensation that it even has its very own Wikipedia page to explain its impact. It looks like someone decided to capitalize on that by creating this very contrasting design. 

dress @BethannfedamineH / Pinterest.com

Perhaps unsurprisingly, it ended up in a local thrift store for customers to marvel at. It’s not clear whether anyone had the guts to purchase it and wear it, but at least it ended up as a good Facebook conversation starter. 

Found at: Estate Sale in Fort Worth, Texas 
Value: $100*

Of all the items on this list, this one is certainly one of the more unusual items. One family was thrift shopping at an estate sale in Fort Worth, Texas when they found a bust of a grandmother holding a plate. As the shopper, Carrie Sexton, said, “Yes, she came home with me.”

Stand-in Granny @Pinner62764345 / Pinterest.com

Sexton said that it was “worth the money,” considering how many “laughs” she and her family had. Sexton said she plans to dress up the “granny” statue for every holiday, using her serving skills to serve appetizers to party guests. Let’s just hope the statue isn’t haunted, Annabelle-style. 

Found at: Thrift Store 
Value: $45-$50*

If you didn’t see the keypad on the bottom or the cord, you might think this woman was literally talking into a bottle of ketchup. Luckily, however, it’s nothing so concerning, just a phone disguised as a bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup. The keypad at the bottom and the phone cord are the only ways to tell what this realistic-looking bottle actually is.

Ketchup Phone @iwasnotthehighground / Pinterest.com

This product is also a gift from the eighties, just like the Pizza Hut headphones and radio. H.J. Heinz Co. made these Heinz 57 Bottle Telephones in Taiwan as part of a promotional venture. They sell on eBay for $45-$50.

Found at: Value Village 
Value: $2.99*

Is it a mini electric guitar? Nope, just a cheese grater shaped like one. Value Village is the place to go for all things resold and unusual, and their kitchen accessories section appears to be no exception to that rule. One shopper said that bought the “little flying V,” so he could “properly shred [his] cheddar.”

Kitchen Accessory @avidtechnology / Pinterest.com

That cheese grater is way cheaper than the other cheese graters on the market, costing just $2.99 for a lot of cheese-grating space. For example, a fancy “Microplane Zester” from Williams-Sonoma (of course) costs around $14.95, and it’s not even shaped like anything cool.

Found at: Thrift Store 
Value: $20-$25*

What passes for art these days will always be a mystery. Shopper John Rose joked that he got strange “looks” when he was “walking around” with his purchase, which appears to be a baby doll locked in a birdcage (again, a good recipe for an Annabelle situation).

Caged Babydoll @WEIRD0SofAustin / Pinterest.com

Close-ups of the baby doll’s face make this weird art project look like it’s haunted by the ghost of a Victorian-era baby. The baby in the birdcage will no doubt make an interesting conversation piece for anyone who hangs out at Rose’s house. The estimated value of this item is $20-$25, though the creepiness is priceless.

Found at: Thrift Store 
Value: $10-$15*

A lucky thrift store shopper found…himself? While poking around the store, he noticed a painting that, under other circumstances, wouldn’t be too strange. It featured a young man in glasses and a red sweater, holding a book. Admittedly, the painting is very well done, so it’s a wonder why someone would try to sell it.

Strange Coincidence @RecreoViral / Pinterest.com

When the shopper arrived at the store, he realized that the man in the painting could have been his twin. He had his friend hold the painting up while he also posed in a red sweater, holding a book. Talk about an eerie coincidence.  

Found at: Thrift Store
Value: $100-$200*

Elvis is one of the most famous rock stars of all time, and the King of Rock ‘n Roll has spurred a lot of merchandise, even after his death. However, this one takes the cake when it comes to the largest bust of his head. It’s a wonder it was even able to fit through the thrift store doors.

Huge Elvis @solidsnake4545 / Pinterest.com

As the shopper said, “Elvis has NOT left the building,” as there’s nowhere to “put him.” The giant Elvis head comes complete with the rock legend’s signature smirk and dark eyebrows. Only serious Elvis fans need apply to own this sculpture.  

Found at: Goodwill (Central Arizona)
Value: $35*

One dinosaur fan came into a lucky purchase when he was at the Goodwill of Central Arizona. He found a three-foot-tall dinosaur statue. The fearsome baby T-Rex was in mid-roar, and there’s no denying that the dinosaur would make a nice addition to any home.

Giant Dino @boredpanda / Pinterest.com

As the shopper, Zachary Bomer, said, “I’m buying this.” Bomer took a picture of himself seated next to his new dinosaur, and the two are the same height when he’s seated and the baby T-Rex is standing. We’re just jealous that he found the T-Rex first. Hopefully, other thrift stores will come into their own baby dinosaurs soon.