Thrift stores can be treasure troves of unique, valuable, and rare items, but if you're not in the know, these collector's ...

The home goods section is where you can really fill up that cart. Mugs, plates, bowls, and glasses by the dozen. Picture frames, decorative items, candles, and vases line the shelves.

The Coronado Swap Meet in San Diego is the antidote to overpriced treasures, where thirty-four dollars can fill your trunk with finds that would make antique dealers weep with envy.