Thrift Stores: Unusual Secondhand Shops Worth Visiting
Love it or hate it, large, nationwide thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill can be a treasure trove for decor finds (especially with our shopping secrets!), but when you're on the hunt for something a little more particular, their sea of merchandise offerings can be overwhelming. In such times, and keeping our useful readers' thrift-store shopping tips in mind, consider product-specific thrift or resale stores. Not only do you have a greater chance of coming across the perfect find, but many resale and secondhand stores donate large portions of their profits to charities and non-profit organizations. Plus, you'll be surprised at what type of items can fill a whole store.
From recycled pet supplies to fully sprouted plants, flip through the slideshow below to find unique thrift stores dedicated to unusual but necessary things.
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This comment has not yet been postedIf you want to donate skip stores with GW in the name and go to a local store that keeps the money in the community they serve. Just saying if a thrift store wants to behave like a regular business then they should have to pay for their merchandise and taxes like real business do.
If you know any thrift stores with GW in the name write to them and ask why they are doing what they are doing and where is the money going?
Of course, clothing is not the only thing I have gotten in thrift stores. Picture frames, vases, pictures, etc. are some of my favorite thrift shop purchases.
All of it can be found at deep discounts from new.
Take a look.... you'll find some amazing bargains there from antiques worth thousands of dollars to supplies for the budget minded. And plenty of knowledgeable people there to help.
There's also a Good Will in New Rochelle that sells brand new with the label bridesmaid dresses (which could also be bridal gowns - they're a light taupe color; no one says you have to wear white - prom or Sweet 15/16 dresses) for $25..,provided you're a size 8 of course.