A woman with long hair holds a glass bowl, examining it to determine whether to purchase it. - Galina Zhigalova/Getty Images Thrifters know that bargains abound at resale shops, tag sales, and antique ...

You're rummaging through the cabinets at an estate sale, and you come across a set of 12 beautifully etched wine glasses. They're priced to sell, but do you really need another set of wine glasses?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Got gifted a set of etched vintage glassware that your grandparents told you they've had since forever? Or did you just score some old crystal ...

Few relics on thrift store shelves are as mysterious and intriguing as vintage glass that glows in the dark. They're pieces from centuries past that transform as the lights dim into a radiant display.