In general, people visit garage sales, flea markets, and thrift stores to find low-cost used items like clothing, furniture, and trinkets. But sometimes customers get more than they paid for, literally! Buyers can find valuable art, cash, and rare memoirs of historical figures in these shops. These are 50+ items that people have found at thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets that are considered good buys.

Book Bookcase Turned into a Coffee Table
People take to reading books in their living rooms to unwind and relax, according to popular belief. This buyer discovered a totally cool and giant book-designed coffee table that was put up for sale by a Facebook seller. And much to their surprise, the table was as true to books as possible.

Decorative black fleur-de-lis patterns are strewn throughout the drawers, giving them a crisp, clean appearance. And here’s the best part: each book is actually bound in leather to give it a vintage feel. This buyer now has the ultimate conversation starter for their guests when they come over.