Anyone who is a beginner thrifter knows when you first start out, it's hard to find the good stuff. When I first started thrifting I spent hours aimlessly walking through Goodwill's and thrift stores only to come up empty-handed. I was envious of the content creators who seemed to find top-of-the-line pieces every time they stepped into a store.
Come to find out they had a few tricks up their sleeves to score the ultimate thrift finds almost every time.
Beginner Thrifter Tips
If you're a beginner thrifter, you probably haven't picked up on the tricks of the trade. With a little help from the thrifting experts, we've compiled a list of the top thrifting tips for scoring the best items.
Shop on Fresh Inventory Days
Most retailers, including Goodwill, have specific days of the week they refresh their inventory. While this might differ from location to location, ask a store associate the next time you visit your local thrift store. According to the thrifting expert @ em.saltz her Goodwill in Austin, TX replenishes its stock on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you're serious about thrifting, visiting stores in the morning or middle of the day on restock days can nearly guarantee you'll score the best items.
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Know What You're Shopping For
Before you even walk into a thrift store , you should know what you're going for. Aimlessly shopping can lead to overspending and buying unnecessary items you'll regret later on. If you're furnishing your home, write down a list of items you need before walking in the door. In my experience, thrift stores near me are not great for big-ticket items but have plenty to choose from when it comes to knickknacks and shelf fillers. So, when I was filling the bookcases in my living room , I wrote down things I needed and found them almost instantly.
Get Creative
One of the best parts of thrifting is its ability to spark creativity. Don't be afraid to use items in new and inventive ways. For example, an old glass milk carton could be reused as a vase, a wine rack could be turned into a towel holder for the hand towels in your bathroom, and a wicker basket could make the coolest plant holder. While it's important to have a plan, sometimes you have to allow the thrift store to do the thinking for you.
For so many people thrifting is a therapeutic way to make the old new again. It's inexpensive, less wasteful than buying everything new, and can fill your home with charm and warmth.
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