Shirts above purchased at a thrift store in Corpus Christi, Texas
It seems with the success of Macklemore’s song "Thrift Shop," the vintage thrift scene has increased in popularity. The "One man’s trash is another man’s treasure " concept has been around for ages and my friends and I have been hip to it for some time. We didn’t gravitate towards the thrift scene because it was the thing to do; we found ourselves there because it was fun, cheap, and an inexpensive way to pass the time. Below are some quick reasons and tips to take advantage of the ageless fad of thrifting.
Most people take the occasional trip to the thrift store or Goodwill for:
Ugly sweater parties
Literature
Costume parties
“Knick knacks” or odd items
Holiday-themed items
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Those that are seasoned at thrifting add to the list of reasons to go. You can also find:
Old records
Paintings/ decor
Useful items of clothing
Accessories (vintage/modern)
Electronics /games
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Things to consider:
Always wash any item of clothing purchased
Retail therapy can be reasonably priced
Impulse purchasing can be without intent or damage ($)
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