What Should You Look For on Your Next Thrift Visit?
What Should You Look For on Your Next Thrift Visit?
Do you love thrifting, but aren't sure what to pick up next time you go? Let us help you out! Take this short and fun thrift shop quiz!
Do you love thrifting, but aren't sure what to pick up next time you go? Let us help you out! Take this short and fun thrift shop quiz!
Thrift stores have gotten so popular these days that they've expanded to online stores as well! Thrifting really picked up during the Great Depression because secondhand clothing was a necessity because people couldn't afford to buy new things. Times were very hard. Today, thrifting is available to many: those who are having a hard time, those who want to save money, those who want to reduce textile waste, and those who enjoy it as a hobby! Textile waste is a developing problem that's not spoken about too much. The EPA - Environmental Protection Agency shows that 17 million tons of textile waste in landfills. Textiles can take 200+ years to decompose. Thrifting helps reduce the amount that ends up in a landfill. With that information, let's get thrifting! What should you pick up when you go?
Clothes
Clothes
Sometimes you can save a pretty penny by getting new clothes from thrifting! Some have said they've gotten an entire new wardrobe for just $300 from shopping at thrift shops for a year. We think you should kee you eyes peeled for new threads for yourself or friends and family. Just be sure to check buttons, pockets, and the material to make sure things are worth it. What result will your friend get? Share the quiz with them to see!
Glassware/Antique Tea Set
Glassware/Antique Tea Set
You should be on the lookout for glassware or an antique tea set! It may be tough to find a full set or matching set but it can definitely save you money and fill your bare cabinet when moving into a new space and could make an awesome gift if you know someone who is looking for antique tableware. Let's go thrifting!
Used Books/Movies
Used Books/Movies
Used books and movies are some of the best things you can pick up from a thrift shop. Sometimes shops have SO many that you can get some awesome books and best sellers for a very cheap price. If you have something you've been meaning to read for class, a book club, or a comic you're interested in, it never hurts to pop by a thrift shop to look for it! Let's set up a trip soon!
Do you get many of your items from thrift shops?
Do you get many of your items from thrift shops?