What Do You Think Of Thrift shops?

George^^ · **What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 08:21 PM

The title says it all.

Personally, I like the whole idea.
Some of my favorite clothing pieces come from Thrift Shops,
like my two favorite sweaters (^^' Both are black)
I mean, I'm not going to wear everything in my closet so I might as well buy things slightly used.

Amberpamber · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 08:58 PM

Never actually been to 1 but I do see your point.

Sincerely Yours ♥ · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 09:05 PM

I like some, but I typically don't shop from them. But then again, I don't shop much in general at all

ReluctantPegasister · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 09:08 PM

I shop almost exclusively at thrift stores and have done so for my entire life (including babyhood and childhood). At thrift stores you can get brand name items for at least 50% less. Almost all thrift store items are in good condition, and generally only require a good wash to make them perfectly wearable.

Items I have gotten from thrift stores:
Several pairs of Converse: $5-$20 each
A formal dress: $15
Other dresses: $10-$25 each
Countless brand name jeans: $10-$25 a pair
Flannel shirts from American Apparel: $15 each (in stores for over $40)
Formal Shoes
Jewelry (cleaned with rubbing alcohol)

craz33me · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 09:15 PM

I think they're a good idea.
And I'm like you, I don't wear half of my clothes.. haha

Maverick. · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 10:12 PM

I noticed that thrift stores are getting lots of hate from some reason. If you go to a family owned one, not goodwill or salvation army, like a corner store one, you could probably find some really cool stuff.

George^^ · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 10:44 PM

^^'We don't have a goodwill, but I think the Thrift Shop is working with the soup kitchen and the church here.... -Guessing because their in the same building, and the soup kitchen is where we have tea and stuff after church... (not that I go often.)

@Craz33me, I know, I find it a waste but I never do anything about it because I think I'll wear it sometime soon, but I never do...

Aletheia* · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 28th 2012, 10:53 PM

Depending on the thrift store, I love them. Let's face it, I'm from Chicago so there is some pretty shady thrift stores (not to mention, unclean ones too!). I like Goodwill Thrift Store's

Viky · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 29th 2012, 01:04 AM

I usually love thrift shops :3 Especially when I'm traveling, it's fun to look through them and see what there is to find. I have some really cool stuff that I picked up from one in Jackson Hole Wyoming

TheBabyEater · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 29th 2012, 04:49 PM

They're pretty much the greatest thing in the world for a broke college student.

Nicole! · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 30th 2012, 01:36 AM

I love them! You can always find unique things and you can get lots of great stuff for a low price

I've never been one to pay for labels anyway. I could care less about where my clothes come from, just as long as I like them

Revolution · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 30th 2012, 06:41 AM

Love them! My goal is to shop more used stuff. I really don't care if this if I'm the first owner of something, as long as it's cute, and if you have something you don't wear anymore, why not give it to somebody who may love it?

George^^ · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 31st 2012, 02:11 AM

^^ That's so true. I'm always happy that things get an extra life instead of ending up in a landfill somewhere just wasting away.

Lu82 · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 31st 2012, 02:17 AM

I love shopping at thrift stores , I bought 2 pairs of guess jeans for 6 dollars each and and some GAP jeans as well and I also found this cute brand new rampage purse for only 5 bucks and this cool aeropostale sweater for only 7 dollars.

Iris. ♥ · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** January 31st 2012, 03:38 AM

I love them!

I can find unique things for a cheaper price. It's great.

Chey-Chey · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** February 1st 2012, 06:14 AM

i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE thrift stores

they have cute clothes for HELLA cheap. i got like 4 shirts, a beautiful red dress, a vest and a jacket all for under 20 bucks at this one not far from where i live. <3 i love em! hahaha

Artistic Soul · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** February 1st 2012, 06:53 AM

I don't generally shop from thrift stores. I just bought a pair of converse once. But yeah, I think they're great and have cute clothes with a reasonable price.
xx

Unicorn ♥✿ · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** February 2nd 2012, 11:00 AM

What's a thrift store?

Kitty. · **Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? -** February 4th 2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn ♥✿

What's a thrift store?

A thrift store sells items that people have donated. Since all of the items have been used, they are sold for a lower price.

I've personally never shopped in thrift stores since the ones near me never have anything in my size or anything that I'm interested in.

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Amberpamber Offline Member I've been here a while ******** Name: Amber Age: 20 Gender: Female Location: USA Posts: 1,054 Join Date: October 4th 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 28th 2012, 08:58 PM Never actually been to 1 but I do see your point.

Sincerely Yours ♥ Offline Member Outside, huh? ********** Posts: 3,637 Join Date: July 4th 2010	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 28th 2012, 09:05 PM I like some, but I typically don't shop from them. But then again, I don't shop much in general at all

craz33me Offline Music is LOVE. <3 Senior TeenHelper ******* Name: Ciara(: Age: 17 Gender: Female Location: ohhhklahoooooommmaaaa. Posts: 982 Join Date: February 15th 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 28th 2012, 09:15 PM I think they're a good idea. And I'm like you, I don't wear half of my clothes.. haha Keep calm and Hakuna Matata! Sometimes you have to be your own hero. DON'T Die from a broken heart. My tumblr Twitter!My blog(:

Maverick. Offline Deep Thinker Experienced TeenHelper ****** Name: Anthony Gender: Male Location: Los Angeles Posts: 586 Join Date: February 23rd 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 28th 2012, 10:12 PM I noticed that thrift stores are getting lots of hate from some reason. If you go to a family owned one, not goodwill or salvation army, like a corner store one, you could probably find some really cool stuff. Knowledge is half the battle.

Viky Offline Member Average Joe *** Name: Victoira Age: 15 Gender: Female Location: Colorado Posts: 185 Join Date: March 18th 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 29th 2012, 01:04 AM I usually love thrift shops :3 Especially when I'm traveling, it's fun to look through them and see what there is to find. I have some really cool stuff that I picked up from one in Jackson Hole Wyoming

TheBabyEater Offline With A Sprinkle Of Cinnamon I've been here a while ******** Name: Marissa Age: 19 Gender: Female Location: Iraw Posts: 1,711 Join Date: January 6th 2009	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 29th 2012, 04:49 PM They're pretty much the greatest thing in the world for a broke college student. Take me seriously. I dare you.

George^^ Offline Rainbow Pride. Experienced TeenHelper ****** Name: George Age: 14 Gender: Genderqueer FTM. Location: In my own head. Posts: 692 Join Date: January 20th 2012	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 31st 2012, 02:11 AM ^^ That's so true. I'm always happy that things get an extra life instead of ending up in a landfill somewhere just wasting away. In a world filled with diversity, I am just another *oddity*.

Lu82 Offline HI EVERYONE! Experienced TeenHelper ****** Name: Lucy Gender: Female Location: inbetween Posts: 630 Join Date: March 27th 2010	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 31st 2012, 02:17 AM I love shopping at thrift stores , I bought 2 pairs of guess jeans for 6 dollars each and and some GAP jeans as well and I also found this cute brand new rampage purse for only 5 bucks and this cool aeropostale sweater for only 7 dollars.

Iris. ♥ Offline C'est la vie. ♥ I've been here a while ******** Name: Sammi Age: 18 Gender: Female Location: IRAW. Posts: 1,840 Join Date: July 19th 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - January 31st 2012, 03:38 AM I love them! I can find unique things for a cheaper price. It's great.

Chey-Chey Offline Member Welcome me, I'm new! * Name: Cheyenne Age: 16 Gender: Female Location: washington state :p Posts: 38 Join Date: February 26th 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - February 1st 2012, 06:14 AM i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE thrift stores they have cute clothes for HELLA cheap. i got like 4 shirts, a beautiful red dress, a vest and a jacket all for under 20 bucks at this one not far from where i live. <3 i love em! hahaha If I can't stop you.... Leave me a note? -Patrick

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Artistic Soul Offline ROBsessed! <3 Experienced TeenHelper ****** Name: Manasvi (Mandy) Age: 14 Gender: Girly Girl! ^_^ <3 Location: A hidden, faaaaar-off world where people love each other and everything is just perfect. :) Posts: 577 Join Date: December 16th 2011	Re: What Do You Think Of Thrift shops? - February 1st 2012, 06:53 AM I don't generally shop from thrift stores. I just bought a pair of converse once. But yeah, I think they're great and have cute clothes with a reasonable price. xx "It is better to burn out than to fade away." ~Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

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