Thrifting Tips (random)
Something that you might bring to the thrift store
snacks, water, reusable bag
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)
The thrift store went on an outing to last week.
Hint: When we also went on an outing to TJ Maxx
Goodwill
Reasons people thrift
Fun activity, cheaper then other stores, better for the environment, can find unique/vintage items
Something that a store would provide to you to carry your items.
Basket/Cart
Something that can prevent germs from thrift shop and previous owners.
gloves, hand sanitizer, washing your hands
Thrift store we went to in Downtown Bloomington.
2 FruGALS Thrift
What is thrifting?
Buying second hand items like clothing, furniture, trinkets, or household items from stores, online, or flea markets.
Reasons you would want to go with other people.
- becomes an activity/hang-out
- socializing
- can help you shop
When should you wash your hands when going thrifting.
Throughout if you want. But most importantly after thrifting.
Thrift store that sells mostly women's clothes and is near HyVee.
Plato's Closet
Common items you can find while thrifting.
clothing, furniture, books, home decor
Reasons why you may not want to shop with someone else.
- thrifting can be challenging to communicate with each other
- hard to spend time together
- may have similar taste to you
Reasons you should look at items before picking them up.
mold, dirt, sticky, unknown substances
Thrift store that we are going to next week on Monday.
Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique
What should you check for before buying an item at a thrift store.
rips, stains, damage, price
Before you go to thrift store what should you do.
HINT: related to money
Budget how much you can/should spend
Items that should not be thrifted.
Don't: underwear, beauty products, swimsuits
Cautious: shoes, electronics, stuffed animals
Any other thrift store that is in the area or that you know of.
Salvation Army, Savers, Flea Thrift, and Abundant Thrift
What does donating mean?
giving away an item or something without expecting anything in return