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‘How am I supposed to know if it’s cute on me?’ The strange death of the changing room

A surge in online shopping means more of us are buying without trying – but not all stores want to see the end of the fitting room

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LA Model Finds a Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Jacket at Goodwill. Then the Register Lady Claims the Price Tag is Wrong: ‘That’s False Advertising’

LA model calls out a Goodwill register lady for trying to charge her extra for an Abercrombie and Fitch jacket.

The Mary Sue

“Both Love It And Hate It”: 83 Times People Wasted Their Skills On These Questionable Ideas (New Pics)

Not every creative project lands the way its creator intended. Sometimes significant time, talent, and resources are poured into ideas that result in designs so unusual or misguided that they spark more questions than admiration.

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Woman Went Thrifting at Goodwill. An Older Woman Approached and Grabbed Her Purse: ‘Okay, That Will Be $5,000.’

Thrifting can get competitively out of hand. There are shoppers who would hide parts of their desired items in the nooks and crannies of Goodwill so they could come back and buy them at a later date. But nothing beats Nicole’s (@nicole_yank0) thrifting experience with an older lady at Goodwill.…

The Mary Sue

55 Funny, Bizarre And Actually Amazing Goodwill Finds That Prove Thrifting Is Never Boring (New Pics)

Whether you’re searching for clothes, furniture, or random household items, a thrift store is the perfect place to look. Goodwill in particular has become a favorite destination for bargain hunters who want something unique. The nonprofit chain receives donations from communities every single day, so it offers a wide range…

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Colorado woman finds $15K Tiffany & Co. necklace in Goodwill box of jewelry, then goes down a rabbit hole to confirm whether it’s real

A Colorado woman found a jackpot while browsing ShopGoodwill. The lucky find in question? A jewelry box with a $15,000 Tiffany & Co. necklace, among other trinkets. Dana (@retrostarrvintage), the owner of RetroStarr vintage, an online reseller, posted a video highlighting the online find. The only question she and other…

The Mary Sue

Woman walks into Goodwill, and vows to never shop there again to after seeing what’s inside. She’s not the only one: ‘Mind you it’s all DONATED’

No customer ever goes to Goodwill expecting to find items that cost just as much as, or even more than, buying them new at Walmart or Target. According to Goodwill shoppers, however, that’s what has been happening recently. One woman who hadn’t been in the store for a while was…

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65 Secondhand Items People Found That Needed To Be Shared With The World (New Pics)

A mixture of deep confusion and pure amusement hits the second a completely unhinged item pops up on a standard shopping feed. Everyday digital marketplaces have quietly transformed into a modern Wild West of highly questionable commerce. This collection gathers the absolute strangest, funniest, and most baffling objects people have…

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Woman hits jackpot at Goodwill after finding Louis Vuitton bag. Then another shopper asks to film it: ‘I would’ve said no’

A self-proclaimed “Goodwill addict” sees another shopper snag a rare Louis Vuitton bag and asks to put it on her TikTok page. The woman keeps a tight grip on her find, sparking debate in the comments.

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Thrifting Kentucky woman confronted. Then came the knife and shovel attack: ‘got what she came for’

A missed bargain, or something else?

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Someone found a Chinese retailer selling super-cheap CRT TVs, but don't get too excited, retro gaming fans — every new piece of information about them seems to reveal more mysteries

A Chinese company is offering newly made CRT TVs —but with some debate over exactly what's being sold

TechRadar

Florida woman finds $10 grab bag at Goodwill. Then the cashier froze mid-scan and suddenly had a problem: ‘I couldn’t believe’

Online stores are probably the only way to get actual steals these days.

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Woman grabs $10 grab bag from Goodwill, realizing she scored. Then the cashier steps in after realizing what she scanned: ‘We always send these off’

Thrift shopping at Goodwill is supposed to be a gold mine for bargain hunters. Hidden gems throughout the store eagerly wait for someone to claim them. If rummaging through piles of items isn’t your cup of tea, you can always help yourself to their grab bags.

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53 Times People Found Unbelievable Treasures In Goodwill Bins And Had To Share Them Online (New Pics)

What makes thrifting so interesting is the unpredictability of what you’ll find... Every visit feels a bit like a treasure hunt. And Goodwill bins make this experience even better. Since everything is sold by weight instead of per item, people sometimes end up finding way more than they expected. One…

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‘Lady started following me’: Woman shops at Goodwill. Then she has to hide in the fitting room after she experiences ‘an introvert’s worst nightmare’

A place like Goodwill can either feel like a treasure trove or a pile of random items, depending on how good you are at spotting pieces or styling them. Or, if you’re lucky, whether you have a friend who can do both and is willing to come with you.

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‘I would’ve never known’: Woman pays $10 for a $6 hoodie at Goodwill. Then she’s shocked QRs are charging more than price tag

What a rip off!

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Woman finds $8 Labubu at Goodwill. Then she opens the box and realizes she’s been bamboozled: ‘I even checked the QR code’

A woman thought she bought a Labubu at Goodwill for $8. Then she opened the box and realized she got another item entirely.

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Woman is heartbroken to find lost family photos at Goodwill, then she identified the major music star in them

They were just lying on a shelf for anyone to grab!

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Tennessee woman goes to Goodwill. Then she finds ‘the saddest thing I’ve ever seen.’ Now she’s trying to track down ‘Jill’

A Tennessee woman went to Goodwill. Then she saw a large number of family photos that had been donated to the store.

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North Carolina woman goes to Goodwill. Then she comes across gift she had made for a friend: ‘My heart would break if I saw my work on a thrift rack’

A North Carolina woman and her sister sift through a rack of jackets at a local Goodwill. Her jaw drops when she realizes why one of the pieces looks so familiar.

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97 Cool And Creative Glass Items People Found Or Made That You Might Want In Your Home

From old treasures to modern creations, glass has a way of standing the test of time. Its clarity, color, and detail make it a favorite for artists and collectors alike. These examples showcase some of the coolest glass items people have found or made.

The Mary Sue

Woman finds pair of Louboutins at Goodwill. She looks at the price tag—and can’t believe her luck: ‘My goodwill would…charge at least $200’

Louboutins are arguably the most luxurious and sought-after shoes on the market, but one Goodwill customer got a heck of a deal for them. They managed to snag the usually eye-wateringly expensive shoes for just $10—leaving fellow TikTok users stunned.

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50 Times Internet Users Saved Items From Pinterest Trends And Restored Them To Their Original Beauty (New Pics)

Well-preserved antique furniture is becoming increasingly rare. Time leaves its mark on everything, but sometimes it’s not age that does the most damage – it’s a fresh coat of paint or a trendy DIY makeover that completely erases an item’s history. There’s something especially heartbreaking about spotting a nearly century-old…

The Mary Sue

70yo woman assaults a woman standing with forearm crutches at Goodwill to buy a shelf she was checking out: ‘Who knew thrifting was so competitive?’

We often think of thrifting as a slow, peaceful hunt for hidden treasures. But for one TikTok creator, a trip to Goodwill turned into an accidental survival game. The worst part? It was all for an old, haunted-looking shelf.

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3 ChatGPT Thrift Store Shopping Hacks That Save Retirees $100 or More

Discover how senior discount days, loyalty perks and more strategies can help retirees save hundreds each year.

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