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20 Ridiculous But Awesome Thrift Store Finds

Related: Entertainment, Funny, Living

By Julie Fishman Nov 28, 2012

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    Thrift stores aren’t just for Halloween and hipsters. With a little patience, even a novice shopper can snag sweet deals on one-of-a-kind items. Though better prices are often found in store, we surfed the online thrift world and found 20 items that are awesome, odd, or some combination thereof. Check them out for some consignment shop inspiration and motivation.

    1. Almost 100 Old Beer Cans, $5

    An instant collection that’ll look pretty sweet along your man-cave walls.

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    2. Industrial Pendant Lamp, $55

    In addition to being $245 cheaper than the CB2 version, this vintage find once hung in a donut factory and likely smells delicious.

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    3. Snowman Sweater, $7

    Just one of the 430 amazingly tacky holiday sweaters found on Goodwill’s website.

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    4. Vintage Musical Stein, $5

    Lift the lid of this authentic stein and “Beer Barrel Polka,” a drinking song from the 1920s, plays.

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    5. Ovaltine Belt Buckle, $3.99

    Let everyone know that you’d always like “More Ovaltine, please!”

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    6. Disco Sports Coat, $65

    Perfect for your homemade porn tribute to Boogie Nights.

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    7. Whiskey Glasses, $24.95

    Straight from Don Draper’s office to your kitchen.

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    8. Minnesota T-Shirt, $29.99

    The ideal gift for the one person in the world who feels this way.

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    9. Couch Potato, $8

    This stuffed gem could also pass as a white member of The California Raisins.

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    10. Witch on Chopper, $6.99

    Though it’s no Sacko, this bizarre figurine is the perfect trophy for the last place finisher in your fantasy league. 

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    11. Stetson Cowboy Boots, $27

    A new pair of Stetsons would run you nearly ten times this amount. Snag these boots and live out your cowboy dreams (including a reverse cowgirl).  

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    12. Rhinestone Frog Ring, $15.95

    A diamond is forever and a frog is for the marine biologist you booty-call once a week.

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    13. God Isn’t Dead! Record, $12

    He’s just hanging with Tupac!

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    14. Gas Mask, $10

    Steampunk décor that doubles as an apocalyptic necessity.

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    15. United Nations Jacket, $48

    So '80s and so awesome. 

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    16. Six Guitars, $100

    Form a band on a budget with the serious instrumental deals at Goodwill.

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    17. Caution Mug, $13

    Put the roofie in this mug and she can’t claim you didn’t warn her.

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    18. Original Jack Perlmutter Painting, $7

    A super thrift shopper bought this $1,200 painting for $7. The lesson: if you remotely recognize the name, buy the painting.

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    19. Out of Africa First Edition, $22.56

    Snag first edition books and resell them for a couple hundred or even a couple thousand.

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    20. Small Busted Women Sign, $27.95

    A great gift for a gal with a sense of humor. A terrible gift for a self-conscious whiner.

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