A couple years ago, I was at my local thrift store and found
a brand new Burberry polo shirt for 2 dollars. You read that correctly, TWO
DOLLARS for a shirt that retails at around $125.00. That’s a savings of $123!
I’d like to share with you the wisdom of a thrift store
shopper as I have been one for quite some time. (Working in the social service
industry, it behooves one to shop at thrift stores and seek bargains whenever
possible.)
1. If you live near
an affluent neighborhood or city, and you’re looking for name brand clothing,
this is the place to go. Lots of times, I’ve found basically brand new items
(some with the tags still on) at thrift shops in affluent areas.
2. If you live in a college town, which I did for 15 years,
wait until the students go home for the summer. Two weeks after school lets out
is the best time to visit your local thrift shop. They’re overrun with items
from students that don’t want to take the time to ship or drag their clothes
back home with them. This is how I got my Burberry shirt.
3. Thrift shops are also good for furniture and other
household items. Big stores like Target send their slightly damaged items or
items that have been returned for various reasons to thrift stores in their
local area. I got a set of throw pillows that I had been eyeing at my local
Target for $2 per pillow. The pillows at Target had been $12-15 per pillow.
4. Coats. I’ve found some pretty awesome jackets. I have
several blazers from Goodwill that I get compliments on a regular basis on.
5. Take cash. By taking cash only, you’ve got a budget on
how much you can spend. This keeps you from overspending. A lot of local thrift
shops only take cash/check.
I encourage everyone to check out their local thrift shops.
You never know when you’ll find a Burberry shirt or a gorgeous skirt for
basically nothing!
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