I love shopping thrift stores and have found some of the most amazing things through consistent visits. Here are my reasons for searching out thrift treasures:
it’s economical and is reducing, reusing and recycling at its best
you won’t find cookie-cutter goods- unless you’re looking for cookie cutters!
regular shopping can yield some great finds!
How do you find the best thrift store treasures for you?
Become a regular shopper- merchandise turns over fast. I usually stop by my favorite store weekly to hunt for goodies
Have a plan for your space and make a list of what you need/want, just like an interior designer would
Familiarize yourself with prices of items at high-end and mass market stores to have a comparison point when you find something in thrift
Evaluate pieces with an objective eye- could you make minor alterations to have it work for you? this might be a coat of paint, some new trim or other simple changes
Are you willing to do some minor repairs i.e. tighten up a loose leg or do you want to avoid that aspect?
Go in with a more general idea of what you want since the inventory isn’t consistent: an urn-style lamp, a side table with a drawer, blue dishes, etc. Then open your eyes to the possibilities over frequent trips.
Next: some ways to re-purpose items you might find
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