Thrifting Experts Reveal Their 'Hacks' For Finding The Best Rare Treasures
There truly is no place that'll give you more bang for your buck than a thrift store. From clothing and accessories to furniture and kitchenware, these gently used shops make it easy to check off your shopping list all in one hit — and maybe walk away with more bargains than you planned for. So before you fill your cart with someone's trash / treasure, check out these helpful hacks from expert thrifters and take your shopping savvy to the next level!
Spring Cleaning
Before you go loading up your closet with thrift-store bargains, try making some room in there first. You'd hate to wind up with even more clothes you don't wear, and you can even sell these old garments to help pay for whatever you find while thrifting. Some experts say it's "good thrift karma."
Transform That Treasure
But even if a thrift treasure isn't perfect, that doesn’t mean you can't make it so. Learning to sew and hem goes a long way for thrift shoppers, though if you don't have the time and can afford the extra cost, a tailor or dry cleaner can do the work for you.
Dollars In Your Pocket
They say cash is king, but it's also your knight in money-saving armor. Set your budget with a physical cash limit; while there might be much more that you want, it’ll have to remain on the rack if it costs more than you have in cash. But fear not: there is a way you might be able to see that out-of-reach garment again.
Thorough Check
There's no such thing as taking too much care when inspecting anything in-store. Turn clothes inside out to check for lining tears or stains, loose threading along the hem, or missing tags. Check zippers, buttons, hook & eyes, snaps and anything else that might need replacing. Most importantly, check for cleanliness: if it has a smell, it does not come home with you.
