The Most Unique Thrift Store Purchases Ever Made
1. Prosthetic Ear
Located at: Sylacauga, Alabama, estate sale Worth: $10* You won't want to miss this, so listen to us. Estate sales are wonderful events, but since they typically take place after a death, there is always a tinge of sadness. Over the course of a lifetime, some people amass a diverse array of belongings, such as this prosthetic ear. Pinterest, @weirdandmorbid, prosthetic ear Although it appears to have seen (or heard) better days, one thrifter was undoubtedly drawn to it. Did the prior owner really use it, or was it merely a joke present that languished in the drawer for years until being found decades later? Though it's impossible to tell for sure, it wasn't Van Gogh's.
2. Long Chair
located at the Pasadena City College Flea Market in Pasadena, California; valued at $300*Furniture is an acquired taste, much like art. When it comes to interior design, beauty is subjective. Whether you like it or not, there is a certain allure to this strangely curved red chair. It undoubtedly cost hundreds of dollars when it was brand new because it exudes designer style. Long chair via Pinterest/@ebaumsworld Although the price at which it arrived at the Pasadena City College flea market is unknown, let's hope that some unwary freshmen scored a deal. As a student, you can get away with having quirky furniture without drawing unusual looks, but as an adult, not so much.
