Life is full of surprises. And thus, we can never predict what’s gonna happen in the future or even in the next second. But we always get some wise lessons from whatever good or bad happens with us. And, if we think in a positive way, we can even find something cool in a pile of old junk.
Oh, okay! We know you are quite confused. So, have you ever found something that you’ve been looking for at an unexpected place? By unexpected places, we mean a flea market or a second-hand store. Now, you might be thinking that it is nothing more than a coincidence. But, if you go through this article, you’ll surely agree with us. For finding these cool things in old junk, all you need is a good fortune. And these people were lucky enough! So, scroll down and have an insight into their stories.
#1 She saw the same vintage apple necklace at an antique store that she forget at her ex-boyfriend’s place 10 years ago.
#2 He found this in a $5 hardcover edition of a book
#3 “I found this diamond sapphire engagement ring in a rummage bowl for $2”
#4 I paid $20 for this three-piece suit! Unbelievable, right?
#5 Found this dress at my favorite charity shop for $9
#6 This camera belonged to a soldier in WW1. I found this at a thrift store.
#7 Guess what? I bought this for $20!
#8 This $7 piggy bank had $170 in it!
#9 Found my wedding dress from the 1950s today and I only paid $64 for it. Going to add my own twist to the top and redo the corset!
#10 I put my $1.99 at the right place. This book had a photo of Stephen King and his autograph in it.
#11 This is a vintage gown that resembles the one worn by Marilyn Monroe.
#12 I bought this gold pin marked as ‘costume jewelry’ in a house clearance sale. It was priced at $5!
#13 I paid under $15 for all these designer blazers
#14 This beautiful painting costs $10! I was so lucky to find it in an old junk!
#15 This $5 vintage, heavily-beaded, seashell purse took my heart away!
#16 Cute vintage strawberry salt and pepper shakers were hidden in a pile of old junk.
#17 I paid $6 for this jacket. And it had a $5 note in the pocket. Lucky me!
#18 I’ll never retire this 100% wool, Ralph Lauren coat that I bought for $12!
#19 I got a Harry Potter wand for $1.78
#20 I found 700 skeins of string for $5 at a thrift store. They retail for about $.50 each. That was probably a steal deal that made my day!
#21 This is a $3 vintage wedding dress!
#22 I was told this was a green amethyst and haggled it down to $42. Took it to a jeweler to have it appraised — it’s a rare green diamond over 100 years old, conservatively worth more than $8,000!
We know that after having a look at these pictures, you also are eager to find something unique in your pile of old junk. We hope you too will find something amazing soon. Also, if you have any similar interesting story, do share it with us in the comments section below.