18+ Lucky People That Went to a Flea Market and Shared Their Great Finds
Flea markets and antique stores are like treasuries where you can find rare old valuables, elegant jewelry, and good things for your home. But you should be prepared to spend hours in stores hunting down a really good find!
We at CHEERY are sincerely happy for the people who were lucky enough to find something cool in their local second-hand stores. And in the bonus, we’ll show you that sometimes people find a surprise within their surprise from the flea market.
“I never would’ve thought that I’d see the white and gold dress in real life! And yet here they were in a random thrift store.”
“$4 at Goodwill. I live in Arizona and have been waiting for the perfect parasol.”
“I don’t know what I did to deserve this set of enamel mushroom cookware. Made in Japan.”
“Beautiful stained glass I found for $5.”
“My boyfriend and I got this at an antique store yesterday, the shop owner thinks it’s a costume ring from the 20s.”
“Found a vintage Lanz Originals dress in pristine condition. Was only $8.99, and they can be very sought after.”
“70s gold leaf tree... groovy.”
“1950s Max Factor lipstick compact bought at an estate sale for a couple bucks.”
“Found this Tiffany style lamp for $8 dollars!”
“Beautiful dressing robe that I bought at a local antique store.”
“I cannot believe my luck today, I found the sterling mother-load! Four Tiffany ice teaspoons, six Georg Jensen teaspoons and one Tiffany napkin ring holder for $2 at SA.”
“I love this.”
“So happy to finally find vintage plates. Woodhaven collection Pleasant Grove Japan.”
“Frames are authentic 1940s that I snagged at an antique store and had restored.”
“Lovely decor for my kitchen.”
“Padilla Stacking Mugs — snagged from the cart before they hit the shelf.”
“Lu was pleased with this $3 dollar bed.”
This girl really wanted to find the exact same sweater her mom used to wear. Reddit users came to help.
“I just wanted to say thanks again to all of you who helped find my mom’s sweater for me, and for all your kind words. It really meant the world to me.”
Bonus: Some people get lucky because the cost of the purchase may actually pay off.
“I’ve found interesting things in thrifted suit pockets before, but never $2000 in cash.”
Have you ever found anything cool in a flea market?