Tips for Thrift Store Shopping
12/03/2012

<p class="RedSubHeader">Taking on Thrift Stores</p>
<p>Have you ever felt intimidated when you walk into a thrift store and see 
seemingly endless racks of
clothes? A lot of people do, thrift stores can be overwhelming upon first 
glance. But, with a few small
pieces of advice, navigating through a thrift store can be an exciting 
adventure full of bargains and
treasures!<br />
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<p><strong>Always Try Things On</strong></p>
<p>Although we organize our stores conveniently by size, some items may fit 
completely different than
you&rsquo;d expect. The styles span different seasons, and even decades. Narrow 
things down so you are
getting quality pieces that fit well and you&rsquo;ll feel great wearing. Also, 
a great thing about shopping at a
thrift store is that you are paying a very reasonable price for each item; 
therefore, you have a few extra
bucks left over for alterations.</p>
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<p><strong>It&rsquo;s all in the Fabric</strong><br /> When searching through 
the racks of clothes, be sure to notice the fabrics that are used. If you find a
piece that isn&rsquo;t your style, but you love the fabric, stick in it your 
cart and keep it with you as you wander
around. If you think you can repurpose it in some way then go for it! Rip the 
seams apart to create a
scarf, embellish it with embroidery, turn it into a hair piece, etc. The list 
goes on and on of things you can
do to make a piece your own.</p>
<p><br /> <strong>When is the Best Time to Shop?</strong> <br /> All the time! 
Thrift stores are constantly getting in new merchandise and stocking their 
shelves, so shop
frequently. Also, think seasonally. Spring cleaning, tax season and college 
graduation are great times to
check out your local thrift stores, because people tend to clean out their 
closets during these times.</p>
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<p><strong>Looking for Furniture?</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Weary about buying fabric furniture at a thrift store? Fear 
no more! We treat all fabric furniture before
we sell it in a store. If you find a piece of furniture that has a wonderful 
frame but you aren&rsquo;t wild over
the finish or upholstery, just refinish/reupholster it. Turn it into a fun DIY 
project and you will end up
with a one-of-a-kind piece completely suited to your taste.</p>
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<p><strong>Glassware</strong><br /> Be sure to always check out the glassware 
section. You can always find neat pieces that can be used
functionally or decoratively around your house.<br /><br /> <strong>Don&rsquo;t 
Forget Sporting Goods</strong><br /> Have you ever wanted to take up golf but 
don&rsquo;t want to drop tons of cash on a set of clubs? Many times,
you can find golf clubs for great prices at thrift stores that are perfect for 
someone just starting out.
Thrift stores normally have a section devoted to sporting goods where you can 
find awesome deals.
Don&rsquo;t forget to be on the look-out for jerseys in the racks of 
clothing.<br /><br />The biggest thing to keep in mind when shopping at a 
thrift store is to take your time and be patient. It
can be very overwhelming going through the racks among racks of clothing. Go 
often and with an open
mind. There are a lot of great things to be had in a thrift store!</p>