Thrift stores, second-hand shops, consignment shops, and discount stores exist all over the world. Every town, no matter how small, has its own locally run thrift stores and sometimes some bigger chains. Thrift stores do good for the communities they reside in. They allow people to donate items they don't need, and in turn other folks get a good deal on something they do need. These stores also donate to charities many times; they are good all around. Thrifting is always a surprise, sometimes some real treasures can be found, other times not so much.

Half of the fun of thrifting is not knowing what might be in the store on any given day. There will always be a surprise to see in store, whether the surprise is good or weird is unknown. Sometimes, there is nothing but odd and obscure trinkets to be found, which is fun, let's face it, but other times there are some insane jackpots no one would have ever thought to have been donated. Thrifting is so worth the time and money spent on doing it.

Some people thrift as a hobby, and they like to post their best finds online for all to see and marvel at. It's fun because it makes others want to go out and find their own cool items. Here are 25 interesting thrift store finds to wonder at today.