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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Desperately Need To Bleach My Eyes After Looking At These 31 Absolutely Cursed Items People Found In The Thrift Store
Ah, thrift stores. The place where you'll find either the best, most exciting score of your life, or the most heinous thing known to mankind. There is no in between. Here are 31 of the latter — the absolutely most cursed thrift store finds that I honestly hope I never have to see again: duck sweatshirt that sends a message: doll that's at least willing to admit that it's "Haunted for real": shaving brush (I think?) is made out of a deer's hoof: person undies, I guess: Related: pharmaceutical sneakers that probably have 95 different side effects: Mr. Peanut head that is looking directly into the abyss: haunted, sassy little container with an attitude: blue basketball that was made by the famous "Tfifeny & Co.": literal hunk of rock priced at $4.99: knockoff 'gotta-go-nia' shirt: shoes that might let you walk on water: u/-professionalretard / Via Related: bag of doll parts that's a liiiiiiiittle too creepy for me: dress for anyone who loves garbage trucks: Mickey Mouse statue that has seen some things: flip flops for when you really don't want to go barefoot in the grass: bunnies that seem like they know how I'd die: Related: little box made for "Mom's Treats," whatever those are: could've been a normal-looking clock if there weren't jawbones in the back: u/phixer00 / Via table that looks like Dorothy dropped a house on it in Oz: recipe book for making hot chicken: u/Competitive-Speed806 / Via CPR dummy that had a rough weekend: bag of protection that's being protected by three staples: very personal memorabilia from the 1990 Orange Bowl: shoes that make it look like your foot is always having a day at the beach: Related: 25.A sweatshirt that may or may not have been the end of its former owner's life: hopefully unused piece of exercise equipment: off-brand blanket featuring Winnie the Pooh, who is something: ointment-advertising mug with feet: SpongeBob costume that has clearly been out of the water for wayyyy too long: literal Children of the Corn salt and pepper shakers: finally, this evil snowglobe that I'm pretty sure contains Satan Claus: Now, I seriously want to know — what's the worst thing you've ever found at a thrift store? Tell us all about it and share your pics in the comments. And if you'd like to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Desperately Need To Bleach My Eyes After Looking At These 31 Absolutely Cursed Items People Found In The Thrift Store
Ah, thrift stores. The place where you'll find either the best, most exciting score of your life, or the most heinous thing known to mankind. There is no in between. Here are 31 of the latter — the absolutely most cursed thrift store finds that I honestly hope I never have to see again: duck sweatshirt that sends a message: doll that's at least willing to admit that it's "Haunted for real": shaving brush (I think?) is made out of a deer's hoof: person undies, I guess: Related: pharmaceutical sneakers that probably have 95 different side effects: Mr. Peanut head that is looking directly into the abyss: haunted, sassy little container with an attitude: blue basketball that was made by the famous "Tfifeny & Co.": literal hunk of rock priced at $4.99: knockoff 'gotta-go-nia' shirt: shoes that might let you walk on water: u/-professionalretard / Via Related: bag of doll parts that's a liiiiiiiittle too creepy for me: dress for anyone who loves garbage trucks: Mickey Mouse statue that has seen some things: flip flops for when you really don't want to go barefoot in the grass: bunnies that seem like they know how I'd die: Related: little box made for "Mom's Treats," whatever those are: could've been a normal-looking clock if there weren't jawbones in the back: u/phixer00 / Via table that looks like Dorothy dropped a house on it in Oz: recipe book for making hot chicken: u/Competitive-Speed806 / Via CPR dummy that had a rough weekend: bag of protection that's being protected by three staples: very personal memorabilia from the 1990 Orange Bowl: shoes that make it look like your foot is always having a day at the beach: Related: 25.A sweatshirt that may or may not have been the end of its former owner's life: hopefully unused piece of exercise equipment: off-brand blanket featuring Winnie the Pooh, who is something: ointment-advertising mug with feet: SpongeBob costume that has clearly been out of the water for wayyyy too long: literal Children of the Corn salt and pepper shakers: finally, this evil snowglobe that I'm pretty sure contains Satan Claus: Now, I seriously want to know — what's the worst thing you've ever found at a thrift store? Tell us all about it and share your pics in the comments. And if you'd like to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Thrift stores team up to highlight work as an ‘essential lifeline'
Bissell, Trust FIND and Mustard Seed Thrift partnered up to create an all-day event that showcases the importance of thrift stores on Aug. 16, 2025. (Brandon Lynch/CTV News Edmonton) Three thrift stores in the city have partnered to create a tour that aims to show customers just how far the sustainability effort really goes. In honour of National Thrift Shop Day on Sunday, Bissell Thrift Shop, Trust FIND and The Mustard Seed have created a Saturday event for a YEG venture that helps fund local programs to end homelessness and poverty while keeping usable goods out of landfills. 'There are shops that are taking the funds being raised and putting them back into programs,' communications specialist Chris Schieman for Bissell told CTV News on Saturday. 'They're an essential lifeline to all that we do for our community.' Schieman said people from all walks of life come through thrift stores on a regular basis, which makes them so popular and worth celebrating. The collaboration of thrift stores was born out of wanting a 'bigger bang' during National Thrift Shop Day. Wendy Shea, a shopper at the event on Saturday, said both the cost of living and consumer-conscious spending are what drives her and her family out to thrift stores. 'We do a lot of back-to-school shopping at the thrift store,' she said. 'We like to support because we know that they do help the community and help house the homeless, and that's great. That's where we want to put our money.' The tour also includes a passport, where visiting the participating stores will enter participants into a draw to win prizes. Stamping even two of the three shops enters you to win a chocolate basket, restaurant or ice cream gift card. While the event ends on Saturday, other thrift stores around town will also be celebrating the day on Sunday. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Brandon Lynch
Daily Mail
27-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Aussie blasts frustrating change at op shops as droves of customers officially ditch the charity stores for Kmart and Target: 'It's upsetting'
An outraged Aussie has lashed out at the expensive prices at op shops, with many claiming they have ditched the charity stores for good and gone to Kmart or Target. Bekkah showed off some of the ridiculous prices for tables, dolls and cups at her local Sydney Salvation Army store in a TikTok video on Wednesday. The mother could not believe how expensive things had gotten as the op shop seemingly abandoned its legacy as an affordable safe haven for struggling Aussies. Bekkah claimed the thrift stores were now taking advantage of 'vulnerable' Australians. 'Australia's most expensive op-shop/thrift shop goes to the Salvation Army,' she wrote in the caption. Throughout the store many tables were around the $550 mark, all the dolls $120 and even the drinking mugs were $75. Most of the items Bekkah filmed had been discounted, meaning they had been even more expensive to start with. The tables in particular had each been discounted by $100, but despite the fact they were second-hand they were still going for half-a-thousand-dollars each. Social media users said these types of prices were why they would just rather go to Kmart or Target. 'Funny how the Big W clothing in the salvo shops is more expensive than buying new from Big W itself,' one wrote. 'Op shops are actually so lame with the prices right now. I can get stuff brand new at Kmart that they would sell for twice the price used,' another agreed. 'This is why I now post heaps for free on marketplace!' a third said. 'Because I'm not donating so the heads of these "charities" can drive around in luxury cars and live in luxury homes.' Others questioned why these prices only ever seemed to be going up. 'Considering they get it for free, that's upsetting,' one commented. 'And their staff are mostly volunteers. And the charities don't pay tax,' a second said. 'There needs to be a Four Corners into why op shops are more expensive, and where that money is actually going,' a third suggested. An expert in the not-for-profit sector, Dr Bronwen Dalton, said cheap op shop items - from clothing to furniture - seem to be a thing of the past partially due to the rise of fast fashion and the housing crisis. 'Because of fast fashion like Shein, massive amounts of really, really poor-quality clothing that is not fit for sale is dumped, and (charities) have to cover the costs of getting rid of it,' he told Daily Mail Australia. '(And) charities are used as a way to get rid of stuff, people just don't want it and don't particularly care what happens to it.' Dr Dalton also suggested charities move to a 'less commercial' ethos. Some overheads have risen as charities look to 'professionalise' and run their operations in a more 'business-minded' fashion. 'There's been a bit of, "charities are badly run; we should get CEOs from business because they really know how to run things",' Dr Dalton said. 'CEOs from the business sector bring their ideas which don't take into account the mission and community. 'Not-for-profits have had to evolve our approach and model to remain relevant and appeal to the changing competitive market.'
