Here are some of the best things to grab at a thrift store if you spot them, before you ever pay full price new. One says they wish they had known to buy used guitars when they were younger, as it would have saved them a lot. BooksSimilar to thrift store shopping for clothes, many people (myself included) love to peruse and buy books from used bookstores. ToolsTools can last a long time, which is why many people only buy secondhand tools, from screwdrivers to gardening tools. Cast Iron and Stainless Steel CookwareIf you ever spot cast iron or stainless steel cookware at a thrift store, snap it up.