Thrifters & yard salers - What Are You Looking For?

I look for:

* small and unique pieces of furniture (like side tables and chairs or small storage units) that will clean up and chalk paint easily for whatever room in the house I am working on (kids bedrooms and outdoor seating atm) - Craigslist is really great for these too though
* vintage decor that again cleans up nicely and is back in style (old metal pieces, vintage housewares that look salvageable like cool clocks, and decor like milk glass vases)
* craft-wise, I look for storage pieces (like paper racks) and stuff like stamps, but I never seem to score big on these things
* and finally, rare nail polish - it outlives all other cosmetics and can nearly always be "brought back" with the right thinners

I would dig for kids clothes, but I have an aunt who already does that for us because she also loves thrifting, so it'd be overkill! I don't really hunt for toys since the kids have way too many, but large-scale outdoor toys -- wagons, those plastic house things -- catch my eye (people are always just trying to get rid of them, so it's a good bargain for the buyer). If I saw a box of Star Wars toys or LEGOs cheap, though, I'd grab 'em too!

Scrapbooking stuff generally. The thrift stores in my area overprice just abojt everything, but some good craft items occasionally mKe it through at a decent price. Much to my boyfriend's chagrin, I've pretty much doubled my stash on the past few weekends alone.

And also, I'm always hunting for Zoo and Roller Coaster Tycoon computer games. My family friend's little guy would always be happy to watch me play but I don't have it in me to give up my copies to him, so alas I watch and wait.