Thrifting is one of my all time favorite things to do.
I go thrifting at least once a week and if I don't get out at least that often, I start to get fidgety, haha.
In fact, yesterday, knowing that I have a busy week ahead, I snuck out for a few to check out one of my favorite Goodwill shops.
Here are my tips for thrifting to make your experience enjoyable and not overwhelming.
Some of these shops are huge and can be a little daunting if you are new to thrifting.
GO WITH SOMETHING SPECIFIC IN MIND:
Write out specifically what you are looking for so you don't get sidetracked.
Sometimes I go with a couple things in mind. Maybe it is a kitchen item, or a storage piece, or a piece of furniture. That way if I don't have a ton of time, I stay on track by only looking at those areas in the store.
ONLY BUY SOMETHING IF YOU REALLY NEED IT:
You will find so many fun things while you are thrifting.
I used to fill my cart and buy it all.
However, do I really need a Pottery Barn Kids toy even though it is brand new in the box for $2.99? NO, my kids aren't little anymore and I have learned over the years to not buy something just because it's cheap, brand new in the box, or otherwise.
Think about where you will use the item you find. If you can't think of a space for it, put it back. Someone else thrifting might be thrilled to find it and might have a great purpose for it.
BOOKS:
Furniture in perfectly good condition can be donated. Maybe it doesn't have the perfect finish or color on it, but that is what paint is for!
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