I’ve been to countless thrift stores over the years.
Thrift stores are unlike any other business.
You’ll find items you couldn’t find anywhere else. Not only that, thrift store prices are incredibly low compared to other stores.
What are thrift stores?
Thrift stores sell a wide range of used items at deeply discounted prices.
Items sold by thrift stores are usually donated from local citizens and businesses in the community.
Most thrift store prices range from R5-R300. You might be wondering, how can they charge such low prices? Since they get their inventory from donations, their cost of goods is zero. Therefore, they can reduce prices below what any other big box store could possibly match.
What kind of stuff do you find at thrift stores?
Thrift stores attract so many people partly because they have such a wide variety of items, many of which will have more wear than new items in other shops.
Some people make the mistake of thinking thrift stores are full of garbage, but it depends on which thrift store you’re going to. But it’s not unusual to find items in thrift stores that are broken or in questionable working order.
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
Thrift stores are worth it for casual shopping, and if you are a collector or reseller, this is a fantastic place to source inventory.
There are endless stories from people finding highly rare and valuable items.
A better question might be ‘what items don’t you find at thrift stores?’ because the truth is, it’s possible to find just about anything, except maybe vehicles.
In terms of product categories at thrift stores, these are common in our shop, Thrift Town:
Men’s, women’s, kid’s and baby’s clothing
Shirts, Shorts, Skirts, Jerseys. Sweaters, Kimono's, Jackets, Coats, Swimming wear, Gymwear, Night wear
Mini's. Dresses
Special Oaccasion dresses & suits
Shoes
Hats, bags, scarves
Underwear
Jewelry
Home ornaments
Posters & pictures
A few Books
Beauty stuff
Fashion toys
Etc.
Other thrift stores also stock:
TVs
Video Games & Toys
Kitchen Gadgets
Cameras
Movies
Glassware
Appliances
Lawn Mowers
Doors/Windows
Etc.
It may come as a surprise, but you’ll often find new items sold at thrift stores at amazing prices too.
In my experience, you can still find stuff in thrift stores in excellent or even new condition. However, it might take a little more searching, but for many people (including myself), this creates the treasure-hunting element of thrift stores.
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