Curiosities,ShoppingAPR 25, 2026

53 Times People Found Unbelievable Treasures In Goodwill Bins And Had To Share Them Online (New Pics)

Paulius Jurgelevičius and Ridhima Shukla

Thrifting for clothes, home décor, and even quirky collectibles is becoming more and more popular lately. After all, it’s cheap, it’s sustainable, and it’s the perfect pushback against fast fashion. And Goodwill bins have a big hand in driving this trend.

There’s one other reason people are drawn to these bins though: the chance of finding something rare or valuable.

People have come across things like cash hidden in jacket pockets, a real Hermès scarf, and designer sunglasses. Some have even found vintage pieces like a wedding dress or a 1940s lipstick sitting at the bottom of a bin.

These finds and more have been shared on the subreddit r/GoodwillBins, where the whole experience feels more like a community treasure hunt.

#21 Best Find Yet

A Goodwill gold bar find: A vintage silver and gold ram head belt buckle with intricate details, selling for $4,720.

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#22 A Gap In My Wardrobe Filled For $0.32 Yesterday!

A pair of black leather gloves on a brown leather surface. These were actually found in the Goodwill Bins.

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What’s most interesting about Goodwill is the unpredictability of what might turn up in each bin. This element of surprise makes the whole experience feel more exciting than regular shopping.

Also, thrifting often continues after you take the item home. Clothes can be altered or restyled, furniture can be repaired, and older items can be reused in different ways.

In this way, thrift shopping ensures that you don’t end up wearing the same old mass-produced pieces, but instead end up with something more unique and personal.

#23 1940s Lipstick At The Bottom Of A Bin ❤️

A gold bar shaped like lipstick, found in Goodwill bins. It shows Revlon branding and "MADE IN U.S.A."

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#24 Screaming, Crying, Throwing Up

A person holding a vintage Strawberry Shortcake lunchbox found in the Goodwill Bins, a surprisingly good find.

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#25 The First 10 Minutes-

Pendleton blankets in red plaid, pink, and cream, found at Goodwill. A gold bar of a find among Goodwill bins!

I walked into our local bins in southern Oregon soon after opening, and started through the linens. After 10 minutes I had found three Pendleton blankets. I asked myself if I should just go home, because I might have used up all my luck for the day!

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