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‘So disrespectful for them to donate that’: Washington woman goes to Goodwill. What she finds inside Levi’s jeans has her issuing a warning

Thrift shopping often comes with its own set of surprises; that’s a given. Veteran Goodwill shoppers always know to carry hand sanitizer, skip trying on clothes unless you really have to, and to always, always, wash thrifted clothes before wearing them (that’s the goal, anyway.)

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$9 Goodwill PC find earns congratulations from enthusiasts — the machine could be a great eSports or nostalgic gaming powerhouse with the right upgrades

A PC novice has shared details of their stunning $9 desktop DIY bargain and is looking for upgrade suggestions.

Tom’s Hardware

‘They do not like giving stuff back and will lie’: Woman accidentally donates all of husband’s shoes to Goodwill. Then she tries to get them back

A woman inadvertently donated a box containing all of her husband’s shoes to Goodwill during a hectic move. Here’s what happens when she attempts to get them back.

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‘They are laughing in our facess’: Customer finds $1 Walmart shorts. Then she sees how much Goodwill is charging for them

A woman shares several used goods at Goodwill that the thrift store marked up beyond retail price for a new item.

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50 Thrift Store Finds So Good They Had To Be Bragged About (New Pics)

Which one is your favorite?

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‘And then they have the nerve to ask me to donate’: Goodwill shopper spots Target duvet cover. She can’t believe how much the thrift store is selling it for

Hunting down a great find at Goodwill is not for the faint of heart–you have to have patience, a good eye, and be willing to fight the girlie pops who waltz in and you just know they have impeccable taste based on their baggy jeans and bows in their hair.

The Mary Sue

10 Things You Should Never Give to Goodwill

Donating to Goodwill or other thrift stores is often seen as a win-win: you declutter your home and help someone else in the process. But...

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A secret VHS tape was mailed to Disneyland in 1995 and threatened an attack. The insidious plot was just exposed

The tape was a key piece of evidence in an FBI counter-terrorism investigation launched during the height of panic surrounding a Japanese doomsday cult, revealed in never-before-seen documents, reports Rhian Lubin

The Independent UK

L.A. Goodwill donation area became the site of a terrifying mystery — what was left behind and why?

Police declared the death suspicious.

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The CEO of David’s Bridal buys clothes from Goodwill and eBay—but swears by private chefs on vacation

Kelly Cook, the CEO turning around business at David’s Bridal, says her job is “like being a wedding therapist, crisis negotiator and fairy godmother all rolled into one.”

Fortune

41 Times People Came Across Such Fantastic Second-Hand Finds, They Just Had To Share

The Instagram page Weird Second-Hand Finds is where people send in interesting second-hand items they found while thrift shopping. It’s cheaper, more sustainable and more fun – you never know if you’ll find a rare knick-knack or some designer-brand piece.

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This Page Shares Cool Secondhand Finds, Here Are The 60 Best Ones

What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen while thrifting?

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Bargain of the century? Lucky Goodwill shopper pays $30 for a PC, finds $1,200 RTX 3080 Ti and $400 Ryzen 7 inside

A Reddit user has revealed they spent $30 on a Goodwill PC find, only to discover an RTX 3080Ti and a Ryzen 7 3800X inside.

Tom’s Hardware

102 Times People Found Something So Ridiculous At The Thrift Store They Just Had To Share

$2.99 for a single hair elastic? Is this a joke?

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98 Thrifted Finds That Belong In A Museum For Being So Weird And Wonderful (New Pics)

Have you ever come across something as wonderfully weird during a thrift store visit?

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People Call Out Thrift Store Scams By Sharing The Most Ridiculously Priced Items

No one is immune to inflation, and thrift stores are no exception. Yet nowadays it seems that they’re either being hit harder than the rest of us, or something is just off with their prices.

PC Gamer

A Concord commemorative wall plaque is being auctioned by Goodwill and bidding is already over $3,000

It's somehow sad and cool at the same time.

GamesRadar

Very dead Sony game Concord is offline for good, but you can still buy this commemorative plaque that's already soaring past $3,000 at auction

This feels like watching a body get donated to science

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Who Benefits From Your GoodWill? 10 Reasons Why You Should Stop Giving Your Used Items to Goodwill

Donating used items to Goodwill is a common practice for those looking to declutter while helping others. However, there are several reasons to reconsider this...

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21 Times People Couldn’t Believe Their Luck In Thrift Stores, Flea Markets, And Garage Sales

Here are some of the weird secondhand finds that people uncover in thrift stores. Not to mention in shops with mysterious owners who offer you items that will make your dreams come true for free (all you need to do is sign a simple contract).

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“Once In A Lifetime Find”: 110 Times Mid-Century Design Lovers Scored Big With Retro Treasures (New Pics)

Dive in to the timeless and simple mid-century charm!

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50 Times People Couldn’t Believe Their Luck In Thrift Stores, Flea Markets, And Garage Sales (New Pics)

Thrifting is a bit like going on a small adventure. You never quite know what to expect and what treasures you’ll accidentally find.

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45 Times People Hit The Jackpot While Thrifting And Had To Brag About It In This Online Group

Hunting for interesting finds in thrift stores, garage sales, and secondhand shops is an adventure in itself. You can never tell what treasures you’ll unearth.

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28 Times People Couldn’t Believe Their Luck In Thrift Stores

Thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales are like Aladdin’s cave: you never know what treasures you’ll find inside. That’s where the Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need To Be Shared Facebook group comes in.

Homes & Gardens

5 thrift store finds that will transform your living room, suggested by interior designers who love vintage

These are the top five pieces to look for when you're next at the thrift store for a one-of-a-kind living room that embraces the eclectic trend

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