East Thrift Trivia
Where are we located
East High School
Common thrift store known for cheap prices
Goodwill
Something you should do to items before you use/wear them.
Wash them
(clothing: in the washer, items: with wipes or something to get rid of germs)
What century did the first thrift stores appear in
19th Century, (1800s)
Reasons people thrift
Fun activity, cheaper then other stores, better for the environment, can find unique/vintage items
What days do we meet to sort?
Thursdays after school
A classier thrift store with more womens clothing
Platos Closet
Something that can prevent germs from thrift shop and previous owners.
gloves, hand sanitizer, washing your hands
where do the profits from many thrift stores go
charitable causes/charity
What is thrifting?
Buying second hand items like clothing, furniture, trinkets, or household items from stores, online, or flea markets.
Tuesdays during lunch room 215
Thrift store run by an institution
When should you wash your hands when going thrifting.
Throughout if you want. But most importantly after thrifting.
Alternative methods of thrifting that have become very popular recently
online resale/online thrifting
ex. depop, vinted, ebay, topshop, the realreal
Common items you can find while thrifting.
clothing, furniture, books, home decor
How often do we have the thrift
Denver local thrift - East Thrift occasionally has vouchers here
Reasons you should look at items before picking them up.
mold, dirt, sticky, unknown substances
A program that Goodwill runs to benefit its employees
tuition reimbursement for students
employee assistance programs
retirement plans
paid time off
What should you check for before buying an item at a thrift store.
rips, stains, damage, price
What was our club originally called/combined with
East Advocacy and Action Club
another popular thrift store (very popular in canada but also a big chain in the US)
Savers
Items that should not be thrifted.
Don't: underwear, beauty products, swimsuits
Cautious: shoes, electronics, stuffed animals
National Thrift Shop Day
August 17th
What does donating mean?
giving away an item or something without expecting anything in return