Do people find anything at thrift stores?

I went to two thrift stores today to look for kitchen items like dishware, glasses, pots and pans, baking items and all I saw for sale was garbage items fit for the trash can.

Do people really find anything at thrift stores? I live in a nice area and I’m sure people around here are donating nicer stuff than this.

If thrift stores are not it, where do I find out where estate sales and garage sales are happening?