The “lead” cashier tried to pull this from the rack before I could see it because she thought it was priced too low and could be real. Which is exactly why I wanted to see it.

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Got my boyfriend this vintage pulsar calculator watch for christmas. Waiting in line at Best Buy and he says he has something to show me.

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A year ago I picked up this Barbie sewing machine for $7. I used it for the first time to make a mask. However, I didn’t know it came with the adapter and peddle so I used batteries and the on/off button. (Peep that hem job) I’m 29 and this is the first I’ve ever used a sewing machine.

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These little miniature glasses I found last week that turn Tobias into a Dapper boy.

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They are suppose to be napping. Heard some questionable noises and walked in to this. Not even sure how he got up there.

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This matching set of luggage is great condition and has had me swooning all day. $9.99. The inside looks unused and it came with the codes to the lock.

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I passed on the lamps but scored with this 14k gold diamond and sapphire bypass bracelet. It weighs a whopping 19.4 grams. $10 at a different thrift store.

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10k lapis ring $4 from an estate sale

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Found this 18k gold necklace for $20. Now to find out what it says.

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We are expecting rain today, which means I get to use my new jacket for the first time. Even if it’s just in my front yard while my dog goes potty.

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I got these today in a grab bag of jewelry. 14k gold and some type of opal. One has a broken post but I’ll have it fixed this week I hope.

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14kt gold with diamonds vintage bulova watch found in a bag of broken jewelry.

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I found this sterling necklace for $25.99, after looking it up it turns out it’s Slane Slane and worth more than $500.

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This rug was $12.99 but with the points I’ve acquired at the thrift store, it came home with me absolutely free. Now to decide where to put it.

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Just scored this unmarked 14kt rose gold and diamond ring for $4.99.

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I found this Art Deco 10k white gold brooch at the thrift store yesterday. It was in a jar of “broken” jewelry for $24.99.

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I know it’s not a civic but someone hit me this morning and I have a few questions.

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Literally JUST found this solid 14k seiko watch at goodwill in a bag of jewelry for $44. I haven’t even left the store yet because my friend isn’t done shopping.

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These little clocks I got for $10

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Scored with these vintage MCM Pasinski glasses. 99 cents each.

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They were rolling these out as I was walking out the door to leave. Grab them and got right back into the check out line. $4.99 each.

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I found this cute vintage suitcase for $3.99 today. It’s currently stuffed with a pillow because it doesn’t hold its form well.

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I made an exception to my cat only coffee cup collection for this piece of beautiful nostalgia. Now I am in desperate need of the movie so that I can show my (much younger) boyfriend who has never seen it.

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This vintage coach bag I got for 30% off of $24.99 today.

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My small haul from this weekend. 50¢ for the dooney and Burke purse, $1 for the illustrated encyclopedia of sex and $7 for the cat kettle.

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Found these in a bag of jewelry from a thrift store. The watch is solid 14k and the large pendant is a 10k vintage odd fellows regalia.

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This moonstone bracelet I got in a jar of jewelry for $15, there was other goodies but this one is my favorite.

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Some Mignon Faget sterling jewelry that I’ve thrifted.

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18k gold earrings that weigh 2.8 grams for $1. Tiny but mighty haul.

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I posted previously of a diamond ring I got. Turns out it’s an antique 14k rose gold, rose cut diamond moi et toi ring and for an additional $40 I got it sized to fit me. Thanks to everyone who helped identify it for me.

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Got this vintage purple-y coach for $12.99. So excited I’m using it TODAY.

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The cat on the right ran up to me at my house the other night while I was calling my dogs in. For a split second I thought it was the cat on the left and grabbed him. When I realized it was not Cletus, I called my bf to come see. Don’t worry Reddit, I already named him for you. Meet Cheddar.

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Me and my friend went to goodwill. For $1.99, I just made my life a lot happier.

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Bought this chain for $0.79 on the costume jewelry rack. It was stamped 18k but had a fake clasp. I paid $45 for a new clasp. I was going to sell for $450 but the guy who tested it and replaced the clasp told me I was underselling it. Bless him for the honesty. He had offered me $300.

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These velvet/ corduroy dr. Martens for $6.99. I can’t figure out the size or style but they fit. Also featuring a weird cat dvd/ cd holder for $10 that I picked up because it looks like my cat Carl.

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My turn to join the club. I never thought I’d get this lucky!

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Today my ex’s family lost Miss Mia. Here she is with my cat Cleo when I first got her. She was the goodest girl and lived a life full of love, treats and 5am walks. She’s going to be missed dearly.

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I accidentally got organic bananas just to show y’all “A banana for scale”. Don’t worry, I didn’t make a extra trip outside, I was due to get groceries today anyways.

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This adorable cat pin/ pendant I got today. The glasses, necklace and tail move and none of the rhinestones are missing.

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The first 5 items I sold on eBay. They cost me about $20 all together.

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Idk if this is the right sub but I found this cat for 3.99 at the Salvation Army. Someone spray painted it gold. I didn't want to ruin the original paint underneath, my grandfather suggested cigarette ashes. It worked.

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$1.99 each from goodwill, both are 14k gold.

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I know some people have reservations about purchasing secondhand under garments or swimsuits but I recently lost 45 lbs and am excited to feel comfortable in bathing suits again. I paid $3 each for these. Just needed a good wash.

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Friendly thrifter here! Will this piece complete anyone’s set? $1.99 at goodwill.

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I got this 14 karat gold bracelet for $15 and this (possible) jade bracelet for $3 today at a goodwill select.

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Thrifted this Tiffany bracelet from goodwill today. It was in a bag of “broken” jewelry for $50.

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I recently quit one of my jobs. This is how I spend the extra 35 hours a week I now have.

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Just found these MASSIVE 18k gold earrings in a jar of jewelry for $25. Unknown stone but probably CZ.

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I’ve been looking for something to put my change in. I saw some of these at an estate sale and they were gone when I went back to grab one. Found today at goodwill for 6.99 but I had a $5 coupon so I paid $2.13.

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I haven’t definitively proved it yet, but I think these are 10 karat gold. The have screw-back posts. But honestly I just love the color of the stones.

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Drove north a bit to go camping this weekend and stopped at goodwill on the way home, it was half off day and I managed to get these three for $10 total.

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This Hamilton Ventura 6338 I got at an estate sale yesterday for $20. It wasn’t running and the band needs to be replaced so I talked them down from $30. Authenticated it this morning and got the mechanism (battery was fine) fixed at the flea market today for $2.

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For $1, I’m going to pick these up and see if I can get lenses put in them.

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Sorry for the over share, but I just found this sub and I'm excited to see like-minded people. I'm surrounded by narrow-minded people at work and finally had enough. Maybe it's a lot of money to spend on a turtle but I have two jobs and no children so I can spend whatever I want on anything I want.

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Today was my birthday and I spent it thrifting! Very small haul but they’re all lovely. My friend bought all my stuff today so it’s technically free. But all less than $40.

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I've been collecting retro cat doorstops for a while. I was torn between keeping them as I found them or doing laurel burch inspired, yesterday I decided to give it a go.

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Small value; Vintage red coach bag, the interior seems brand new, $10. And a old pencil sharpener for a friend who asked me to keep my eyes out for one, $3

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Hey, I deleted my other post because I forgot about my forest green one. I couldn’t leave it out because of how beautiful it is! Here’s my collection of thrifted dooney and coach bags.

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14k vintage ruby earrings. Honestly not worth the day I had as a result of going to the thrift store but I’m trying to remain positive.

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This vintage dress for $3.99, just in time for warmer weather.

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A year ago I accidentally came home with a new cat. I asked you guys for help with a name for Mr.M. I wanted to show you how big and handsome Leopold Marzipan Catsworth III has gotten.

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My gold jewelry may come and go, but these vintage cat mugs are here to stay. Like Cali; once a lonely dumpster kitty, is now a couch loaf kitty with thumbs and lots of friends.

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I also picked up this 50’s/60’s (?) revlon mirror for $15 and the coach bag for $10 while at the flea market today.

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Completely thrifted outfit, minus my boyfriends cap.

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14 karat Masonic ring that weighs 16.1 grams. I took a $64 gamble on it but when I got home, I tested it and it was definitely real.

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I’m flying out of California tomorrow, 12 days of vacation and nearly twelve days of thrifting. I finally found LV (keepall 60) for $70, the coach backpack for $40 and the coach purse for $20. I picked up some other stuff but these were my favorites.

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I spotted the 14k brooch for 2.99 while purchasing a $24.99 jewelry jar that had lots of goodies. My favorite being these antique silver alexandrite cuff links.

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Had a 12 hour drive to mexico, Mo to pick up my great uncle. Made sure to stop by the savers in st. Louis because of everyone's post on here. So glad I did. Vintage 10k ruby ring (4.99) and a couple other pieces of gold.

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Went back for seconds. Left tie tac is 14 karat, right is 18 karat $7.50 after coupon. Also featuring two gold 10 karat rings and one 14 karat white gold ring. All for about $32 picked up today and another thrift store.

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I seriously can't believe I got this in a 3.99 jar of old/ broken watches.

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I love vintage watches. I suspected this one to be real gold but couldn’t get the back off in the store. I paid $10 at goodwill select and just got home to check it. Not only is it gold, it still runs. Just needs a band, and to see if I can restore the face.

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Can someone help me with what exactly they want in order to receive my claim on a lost / stolen item? More information in comments.

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Last weekend I went hiking in a canyon. I had looked around for some practical shoes at local thrift stores with no luck. This weekend we are going camping and I lucked out and found these in my size for $6.99 at salvation army. I'm sure I'm going to get a lot of use out of them this summer.

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I was disappointed in this mornings selection at my favorite thrift store, until I found this.

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Here’s another old find! This one broke sitting in my drawer. I just used some string I had laying around to re-string it. I love the colors.

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These vintage cycling hats I got for $1 each

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I got over 73 grams of gold today at an estate sale for $115. I’m seriously still in shock. Everything was a set price. $4 for bracelets $5 for necklaces. It’s insane. Most of it was qvc / jewelry television stuff but I spent an hour and twenty minutes going through the two bedrooms of jewelry.

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I only pick up polaroids that are less than $5, I’ve gifted some but I got another one today for $4.

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I also collect cat mugs from thrift stores. actually the only coffee cups I have have cats on them.

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$90 at America's thrift store. Brought it home and it's too large for the sunroom, so I don't know where I'm going to put it.

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$12.99 for 14K diamond ring. I tested the gold at home and had a nearby pawnshop test the stones for me. The ring had been in the store for 3 days so I’m surprised I was able to pick it up.

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I was driving down the road with my best friend when I showed her my cyst on my back that had become sore. With just a small touch it started to rupture and she started squeezing. This is the back seat window where it shot too. More info/ pictures in comments.

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My new favorite thrift store find.

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Since we aren’t suppose to be thrifting, here’s a look at some of my thrifted jewelry. Album in comments. People wonder if buying bags/ jars are worth it. The short answer is yes.

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As mediocre as it may be, this is my holy grail I've been looking for for years. Ideally I would have all of them but this is a good start.

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My boyfriend doesnt care too much for my stuff so I have it all cramped in my vanity/sunroom. I wish I could date the map that says it's a reproduction of a 1651 map of the world. These are all my favorites though.

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Some pretty weird hand sculpted things that I got for about $2 each.

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R/aww didn't like him. R/pics didn't like him. But here's my mata mata turtle Geronimo. Smiling because dinner had just arrived.

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Y'all I accidentally got a new cat.... Okay, maybe not much of an accident but he's here to stay and Mr.M needs a name. Helllppp please.

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This 14k necklace for $24.99 sat next to a 10k ring for $69.99

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This little guy was $4 pre-quarantine. Stamped CMI Inc Chadwick Japan on the bottom, I still haven’t found his permanent resting place.

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10k gold ring for $25 (our goodwills did 50% off today if you wore pink), currently trying to figure out what the purple stone is.

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I won this ring on eBay. It’s missing one tiny diamond that I didn’t know until it arrived. Still the prettiest and richest sapphire I have seen. How do I learn more about its age?

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60 pieces of Pyrex tableware for $30

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I found a $3 Vera Bradley silk scarf and converted it Into a mask using other materials I had at home. My acne has gotten really bad since using face masks, and I heard silk could be a better option.

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Picked this up for $2 at an estate/garage sale.

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I opened my front door and two strays walked in. Now I'm the proud mother of 4, one of whom is expecting. I'm also expecting to remain single indefinitely. Black girl, and the cali female need names.

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The find of the month, we are still trying to find the exact year it was made. The company was open from 1840 to 1955.

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I got this for less than $20. The acid wash jeans are Lee. Space jam shirt is tagless so not so vintage but still cool.

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Not the one I had in mind, but I'm a thrifty shopper and for 24.99, this vintage vanity will do. I got the make up holders, decorations and mirror on the wall from thrift stores as well. Now just to find the perfect stool.

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70% off at dirt cheap. $22 total for them both.

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$2.99 1/10 ctw 14k diamond earrings, $9.99 vintage dr.pepper jacket and $4.99 vintage tommy men’s jeans I plan on making into a skirt or shorts. Also featuring $9.99 Birkenstock’s from last week.

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I also manage to get three of these last week for $16 for all of them at goodwill. I gave two away and kept this one.

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I wish I had bought this, I didn’t think I’d ever use it for a costume and wanted to leave it for someone else. But boy is it beautiful. ~$5 from a goodwill in NO.

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[pulsar 3013] I picked this up for a dollar at the thrift store.

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This vintage bikini that fits me perfectly.

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Small haul of new appliances I've thrifted in 3 separate visits.

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Unexpected haul: management at a thrift store that I frequent asked if I wanted to have this (for free) because it was donated and they aren’t allowed to sell it. Not exactly what I was looking for but pretty cool nonetheless.

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I picked this one up from the thrift store too. Can anyone help narrow down what type of gemstone this is? It’s set in 10k white gold.

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Ever post something and it sells within 10 minutes and you wonder if you underpriced it? 7-8 mm Francois Borgel 14k (post) clip on freshwater pearl earrings. Bought for 99 cents. Started bidding at 19.99 and buy it now for 70.00. Which someone did after 10 minutes.

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The last three pieces of art I've thrifted.

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I buy a lot of jewelry items from thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets. These are some of my favorite “goodies” I’ve gotten recently. The lady bug necklace came on a different chain. All a couple dollars each beside the 14k mourning brooch for $20.

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Gucci watch, 10k gp bulova watch, 14 k MA cross necklace, Polaroid one step, and vintage shades.

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I have submitted him before, Geronimo my 7.5 year old mata mata. Today, I donated him to the Montgomery, Al zoo. Where he'll have plenty of food, room to swim, vet care and eventually a mate. It's the only way I can afford health insurance. Sometimes being an adult sucks, but he will be happy.

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I buy “jewelry jars” 24.99 each. This weekend I got two of them and found all of this in them. All earrings are 14k and real stones. (At least) 14k for the little cameo pendant and sterling for the rest. The front piece is a watch fob that is 10k and it’s story is in the comments.

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The diver mask was $4, and blue converse $5 and the speed loader $1.29 and I got those last week. THe white converse $5, WeWood watch $1.99 (my FAVORITE), Sterling silver abalone earring $1.06, cat trivets $4, wooden cat $3. And the blue bird teapot was $5. And I found $20 in a pair of pants at GW!

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Vintage Miriam Haskell baroque pearls for $1.99, the baby sterling silver brush for 59 cents, alabaster jewelry box for 1.99, enamel vase with some damage for 2.99, and the brass pitcher thing for 7.99.

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Jewelry I’ve thrifted over the last few trips to thrift stores. Most expensive item was the 14k gold XXX charm at $10, everything else was less than $5

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$40 for the vintage coach 4134 bag, 5 for the coach wallet key chain and 0.79 for 16.3/4 grams of 18k gold chain (tested and verified). I did pay an additional $45 to have a clasp put on it at a gold shop.

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Long day of shopping and these were my only good finds. Casio cd-40 (1983) and a Gucci 3000.2m. They were $4 together. $10 to have the Gucci battery replaced and $7 to put a new Casio battery in.

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I just got this from the thrift store, What would this cut be called?

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Hey, I don’t know much about gemstones. But I buy and sell jewelry. How would I know if this star sapphire is lab created or not?

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I took my thrift hauls to the flea market, made a pretty profit and came home with this awesome john romain bag for $10.

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The thrift store near me got some coins in but I have no idea how to research these. Do these look familiar to anyone.

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Really small haul but I got two of these purple pillows for $20 each.

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Today’s flea market adventure wasn’t very fruitful but I am excited for what I did find. Vintage Taco Bell shirt $7, and various new name brand makeup, $30. Bonus is my white whale Batman cup. I’ve only been on the hunt for 6 months-ish but This month I found not one, but TWO at the same store.

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The Unicorn in Captivity $9.99 and a vintage wind up teddy bear that still plays music. $1.99

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A marxolin? For $30, I didn't want to pay that much but I really wanted it. And a Jewish/ Hebrew? Lamp with an aerolux neon flickering flame bulb that still works for $2.99.

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I only had to protect the flowers for 24 hrs. It felt like a life time though...

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Kavu purse for 2.99 and 90's Jurassic park sleeping bag for 1.99

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I never looked at why these are so valuable. But I found this for 1.99. Took a bit of work to clean the corrosion but I got it working.

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Been eyeing this thing since it came out last week, three headed monkey table hand carved. They were asking 100 but I'm a regular and I was talking to the store manager and was able to get it for $44.

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Small Haul from this week.

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Saw this car 1600 miles from North Dakota with a tag that expired 11 years ago.

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Another online score. The watch is gold and brooch is gold filled. Shopping online is fun but I really miss thrift stores and I can’t wait to go back.

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I got these from a upscale flea market so a they were a bit more pricey than I usually pay but I'm still in love with all of it.

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I acquired this ring recently but I’m not sure how much value it has. I haven’t found a similar one online so I don’t know if it was handmade.

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Vintage Eddie Bauer jacket $11.99 Birkenstock clogs -practically new $6.99. Picture sucks because this store doesn’t have actual dressing rooms.

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The chacos had a sticker for 29.99 but rang up for 24.99. They seem to be unworn. The earrings she gave me for 19.99, they have been at the store for almost a month. Bonus, coach slip-ons I also got from the same thrift store a while ago for $10.

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Here's to 2017 and another year of thrifting. This is just a lot of my favorite items from last year.

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This vintage dress I just found, it’s two sizes too small and $35 but I’m still tempted to buy it!

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I've been purchasing a lot at thrift stores and plan to set up at the local (out of state) thrift store next week. These are just a couple.

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I had an adrenaline rush posting the comment, but these type of people are definitely trashy in my opinion.

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We got to goodwill at 9 am to get all six of these half off. Total of $60 for them. My boyfriend (not a thrifter) saw them yesterday when he took me and asked that we came back today and get them. These are going in our new house.

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Literally infuriated at the idea that someone opened the package of keychains and took the girls, it was the complete set but 79 cents for mojo jojo and 1.99 for Roxi and Rollie Lisa frank tin.

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I picked this dress up and it's in remarkable condition. I wonder if it was a wedding dress but it's not floor length on me (5'1) and what Era it's from.

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I just bought this 89’ Sentra. Everything under the hood is sound so I came to this sub for DIY painting tips. It may be boring to some, but theres still a lot of life left.

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I use to spend my free time getting jewelry from thrift stores/ estate sales. I’ve switched to online shopping while quarantined and this came in today.

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