40 Times Thrift Store Shoppers Discovered Something So Bizarre, They Had to Snap a Pic

Thrift stores are supposed to be the land of hidden treasures and wallet-friendly finds. There’s something special about hunting through old shelves and dusty racks only to stumble upon a vintage gem or quirky collectible. But lately, it seems some thrift stores have forgotten what thrift actually means.

In a bizarre twist, many shoppers have reported secondhand stores slapping absurdly high prices on low-quality, mass-produced, or even dollar store items, sometimes charging more than the original price. And thanks to the internet, these outrageous pricing fails are being exposed, one overpriced mug at a time.

Here are a few moments when thrift stores tried to sell dollar-store-level goods for designer prices.

#1 My Local Thrift Shop Got A New Store Manager

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#2 The Goodwill Price Is Almost Double Of The Marshall’s It’s Came From

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#3 Cocktail Umbrellas $12 Each

Image source: APenguinInATuxedo Seen in an antique store, so possibly vintage? Still this is one of the most ridiculous things I've seen in a second hand shop. And the pink one was ripped! Saw a listing on eBay where you could buy 25 vintage ones for $20. And new you can get about 145 for $9 from Oriental Trading Company.

#4 No Authenticity, No Certification, No Return, No Exchange, No Explanation

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#5 I Thought These Were Free On The USPS Website. This Local Goodwill Is Breaking The Law I Think. Do I Report Them To Their Corporate Or USPS?

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#6 I Think The Employees Just Do This To See If Someone Actually Buys It

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#7 Is This A Joke?

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#8 I Just Get Mad When I Go Now

Image source: kylestillthatdude Some little Mexican lady that spoke little English came up to me while in goodwill and said, “I no afford anything, this donation yes?” Made me so sick, these prices are ridiculous.

#9 There Has To Be Something I'm Missing Here. Is There Something To This Rock?

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#10 I'll Style This With My Versachi And Goochie

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#11 $5 For A Blown Out Hole And A Spider

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#12 Dude

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#13 At "Value" Village In Canada

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#14 $800 For “Some Gold Earring Singles And Cool Beads” Says The Employee

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#15 Stitch Marker "Earrings"

Found these "earrings" at the local Savers. Tried to tell a cashier that they weren't earrings and are available like 50pc for $3 she said, "well some kid will probably wear them as earrings because they look like safety pins." They are... Not traditional ear piercing size. Image source: lamentableBonk

#16 Spotted At An Estate Sale

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#17 How Did These Make It Out To The Shelf?

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#18 I Gave Up Today When I Found This KFC Container For 0.89 Today

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#19 A Clearly Fake "Issey Miyake" Backpack For $350

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#20 Would You Like A Pair Of 2 Different Shoes For $20?

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#21 Dirty Bag With Used Pencil, Anyone?

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#22 My So Just Paid $15 For This At A Thrift Store

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#23 $400 Fake Louis Vuitton. Who Can I Report This To?

Need advice on who I can contact before someone gets scammed by Goodwill for $400. The employees know it’s fake after I brought up the flaws but put it back in the case. This color combination doesn’t even exist. Image source: p--py

#24 I Wish This Was A Joke

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#25 Hm. Charity Diapers Meant To Be Free For Needy Families. “Not For Sale” On Sale At Griftwill

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#26 I Love Reducing Waste, But Not Everything Needs To Be Donated To The Thrift Store. There's No Way Those Markers Aren't Dry, Right?

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#27 One Of Those Cardboard Boxes That The Grocery Store Gives You To Carry Multiple Bottles Of Wine. What You Smoking, Goodwill?

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#28 Oh The Possibilities

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#29 It Was So Hard To Not Get This Shein Beauty

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#30 It’s Almost Cheaper To Buy Books New Now

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#31 Some Absurdly Priced Items I Found Today At A Thrift Store

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#32 Thanks Savers

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#33 $15 For A Pyrex 1 Cup Measuring Cup

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#34 I’m Just Gonna Start Stealing Stuff

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#35 My Favorite Thrift Store Has A New Manager… And So It Begins

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#36 5 Glass Yogurt Jars For $5. I Think You Can Get Them Filled With Yogurt For $1 Each. Why Does Goodwill Do This?

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#37 The Local Thrift Store Has Decided To Write The Price Of The Lens Using Permanent Marker On The Actual Lens

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#38 At First I Thought It Said $41.99 And I Still Thought That Was Outrageous

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#39 Oh Boy, A Deal On Used Vaseline

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#40 The Ole Wasp Nest Under Glass 20 Bones

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