What are the pros of thrift shops?

5 Incredible Benefits of Thrift Shopping

• Reduce waste. Shopping at a local thrift store is a simple and easy way to go green!
• Curate a one-of-a-kind wardrobe.
• Score high-quality goods at low prices.
• Find your next DIY project.
• Support the community.

Why is it better to thrift?

Shopping at thrift stores encourages the re-use of clothing and items that have already been created, decreasing the need for the production of additional items. Finally, by shopping at thrift stores, you’re helping decrease the size of landfills.

Why You Should Thrift?

Is thrifting good for the economy?

Thrifting allows people to stretch their budgets, while promoting a frugal living mindset at the same time. Thrift shops usually offer incredibly affordable prices versus their retail counterparts. This means that you can save a lot of money when thrifting compared to buying something brand-new at a retail store.

Is it worth it to thrift shop?

If you need something TODAY, thrift shopping might work, but you can’t count on it. Retail stores carry a wide variety of every-day items, so if you need a bundt pan for your pineapple upside-down cake, try the local thrift shop first, then maybe your neighbour, then retail.

Do you have to be picky when thrift shopping?

A lot of the time, stuff you find at thrift shops isn’t always in the best of shape. Especially underwear. Just kidding (I draw the line at 2nd hand drawers). But you do have to be picky if you’re looking for like-new or barely used stuff. Otherwise you have to take what you can get when thrift shopping.

What is the return policy for thrift store items?

No returns. Some thrift shops (like the Salvation Army) do allow returns in exchange for store credit.

Do you think of thrift stores as old musty clothes?

For many people, when they think of thrift stores, they think of old musty clothes that are out of style. If that is what you picture, it has been too long since you have visited today’s thrift shops!