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A sweet, vintage lamp for sale on Goodwill's auction site. Photos: ShopGoodwill.com
You probably recognize Goodwill stores as a place to load up on quality used clothing, kitchen items and books at affordable prices. Furnishings, however, tend to be slim pickings at these stores. You're more likely to find a particleboard bookshelf or a retro - and not in a good way - lamp.
Thank goodness Goodwill knows the difference between high and low quality merch: They save the best of their donations for their online marketplace, ShopGoodwill.com. This online portal for Goodwill stores across the country, has been an awesome resource for scoring vintage and antique finds since 1999. Not just furnishings, collectibles and art; but designer clothing, handbags and jewelry (like Burberry and Coach) are sold here too, as well as computers, toys/games and musical instruments.
Goodwill's online auction site is a lot like eBay. Photo: ShopGoodwill.com
Old (Yellow) Cast Iron Desk Lamp (bids starting at $18, auction ends May 18)
Art Deco Gerdago Harlequin Pixie Figural Lamp (bids starting at $140, auction ends May 19)
Glass Shoe Collection (bids starting at $6, auction expires May 22)
Antique Mahogany Federal Style Sofa (bids starting at $200, auction ends May 19)
Vintage Roseville Blue "White Rose" Vase (bids starting at $52, auction ends May 16)
Waterford Crystal Rose Trinket Box (bids starting at $11, auction ends May 21)
Also, the store location for each item - whether for auction or sale - is listed for each item, in case you want to retrieve your goods in person. For some items there is a buy-it-now option just like you would find on eBay (look for the sign next to a listing), if you're not the type to relish the thrill of a bidding war.
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