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But even though the heroes of our article have come into possession of some tangible things, those cost them almost nothing. No wonder why these people think that they’ve found a treasure.
“This beautiful dresser I got. I almost left it in the store because it was very heavy.”
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“My mom found gold (literally). She pulled out a suitcase at an outlet, it was empty except for some 22 cent stamps and this gold coin.”
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It’s $600 of gold at current spot price, plus some collector premium since it’s a rare piece with a mintage of just 23,000. © FAUXHAMMER117 / Reddit
“My white whale for $12.99! At an online store, it is sold for $243.99. I ran to my husband and told him, ’It has happened to me, too!’”
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“I bought this lovely vase and was delighted. Then I read what they say about it and now I’m scared. I suspect it’s made of uranium glass.”
“My husband says I’m a thrift witch.”
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“I went in today to look for Perler beads and came out with a $600 Gucci handbag. Oh, and some Perler beads.”
“Snagged this baby online. Bought her for $450, spent $150 replacing prongs, prettying her up, and getting an appraisal.”
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“I couldn’t stop laughing. Had to buy it.”
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- My wife and I saw the same thing but turtles in a Goodwill years ago. We still talk about how we should have bought it.
“I don’t know what to use it for but it spoke to me.”
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“My girlfriend is so happy to have found this painting of a chunky cat.”
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“I was looking through the case piles at a thrift store and found a pink tablet case.”
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“Was about to brush it to the side until I realized how heavy it was for such a small and cheap case. Turns out it had a functional tablet in it! Just had to charge it up and reset it.”
“When they talk about love at first sight, I felt it when I saw this.”
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“Yesterday was a banner day for Asian decor & furniture. You wouldn’t believe what we paid, it’s almost criminal!”
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“My mum bought me this scarf for $0.50. It’s 100% silk and it’s from my mum, so it’s priceless.”
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“I had never enjoyed getting the side eye until this lady came into my life. This pitcher signed ’Helena.’”
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“My husband hates it, but I want to have fancy breakfast in bed!”
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“Unexpected score today! The lamp’s not in the best shape, but the shade is killer. No less than 3 people tried to buy it from me before I got to the register.”
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“Found this mask and thought it was cool. Although my wife won’t let me hang it over the bed.”
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“Swooped this cookie jar so fast I couldn’t believe it for $4.95.”
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“I bought this $1,500 designer wedding gown for just $70. My mom’s gonna kill me. We had plans to go dress shopping but… It’s incredible in every way!”
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