I am a long time thrift store shopper (bought my wedding dress at one), but have always patronized the non-profit ones, ie Salvation Army / Goodwill / Easter Seals / etc. Until the last couple years, thrift shopping was even trendy! It has fallen a bit out of grace with those of means, but the national economics have kept thrift shopping going rather strong imo.
The reason I shop thrifts?
1. Price. Stretching the income, thrill of the bargain hunt.
2. Supporting charitable causes. A very close second, and also the reason I donate OFTEN.
3. Environmental Ethic. A very very close third. Reuse! Reduce!! Recycle!!!
Lately not non-profit (ie 'private') thrift stores have popped up nearby. Regularly, not just in little bits. There are 2 or 3 right off the top of my head that have made a presence in the last year. These are not close to trying to be 'antique' malls, they are blatant thrift stores.
I have been in one once, and the prices were NOT thrifty. I never went in another again.
Sanford and son aside, are these worth a closer look?
The reason I shop thrifts?
1. Price. Stretching the income, thrill of the bargain hunt.
2. Supporting charitable causes. A very close second, and also the reason I donate OFTEN.
3. Environmental Ethic. A very very close third. Reuse! Reduce!! Recycle!!!
Lately not non-profit (ie 'private') thrift stores have popped up nearby. Regularly, not just in little bits. There are 2 or 3 right off the top of my head that have made a presence in the last year. These are not close to trying to be 'antique' malls, they are blatant thrift stores.
I have been in one once, and the prices were NOT thrifty. I never went in another again.
Sanford and son aside, are these worth a closer look?
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