Photo Credit: u/raerue89/ Reddit

Forget rugs tying the room together — it's all about the thrifted dining room set, am I right? That's certainly the case for one thrilled Redditor who showed off their new dining room score pieced together from the Facebook Marketplace and their local Goodwill.

The photo shared to the r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit shows off a like-new round dining table and set of mid-century blue upholstered dining chairs.

"I never buy new but I was impatient and needed a dining set," the Redditor captions the [image](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/comments/129x2b3/thrift_gods_were_with_me/?utm_source=embedv2&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_content=whitespace). "Last attempt at thrifting and found the table for $40 on marketplace and the chairs at goodwill for $20 on the same day."

> [Thrift gods were with me](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/comments/129x2b3/thrift_gods_were_with_me/)  
>  by [u/raerue89](https://www.reddit.com/user/raerue89) in [ThriftStoreHauls](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/)

Buying secondhand offers a wide range of benefits, but the cost savings stands out. As the Redditor demonstrates with their frugal score, secondhand furniture is often significantly cheaper than purchasing brand-new pieces. For what this Redditor paid ($60!), you'd be lucky to find a single dining room chair for that price.

Unlike traditional retail stores, secondhand stores often have a wide range of one-of-a-kind pieces that can add character and personality to a space. Consumers can often find pieces that are no longer available or that have a vintage or retro feel that can add a unique touch, like this [stunning set of china](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/reddit-porcelain-dishes-estate-sale/) or this [vintage sofa](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/antique-couch-sofa-thrift-store-secondhand-eastlake/).

By choosing to purchase furniture that has been previously owned, consumers can also make a positive impact on the environment. Shopping for secondhand pieces of furniture helps to [reduce the demand](https://greenerideal.com/guides/green-living/benefits-of-buying-used-furniture/) for new materials and production processes, which can have a significant impact on the environment. By extending the life of existing furniture, consumers keep those older and used items out of landfills, too.

"Great find," [writes one Redditor](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/comments/129x2b3/comment/jet2cl0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3).

"That takes both luck and skill, well done. Beautiful room," [writes](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/comments/129x2b3/comment/jepxvqf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) [another.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/comments/129x2b3/comment/jepxvqf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)

"Thrift gods were with me," [writes](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThriftStoreHauls/comments/129x2b3/thrift_gods_were_with_me/) the original poster.