One of my goals for the next month is to post each day of
July about a List of 10 dealing with a personal finance or money saving idea
topic.
Yesterday, I discussed things you can find at Dollar
stores, today I will list some things you can find at thrift stores.
When you hear the word thrift store or second hand store,
the first thing you probably think of is used clothes. Most thrift stores have many more things than
just clothes.
Here are 10 things you may be able to find at thrift
stores. Part of the fun of thrift store
shopping is discovering what surprises you can find.
1) Books
2) Frames
and mirrors
3) Home
décor (I have found items such as Mikasa candle holders and Partylite items
still new in the box for only a few dollars each)
4) Kitchen
gadgets (it is a great way to try out items for less than paying retail price
for them) The last time I was in one
store there were at least 10 bread machines for about $10 to $15 each and they
looked brand new.
5) Kitchen
items – especially for stocking a college apartment. Also, items that you will not use a lot. I purchased my angel food cake pan and bundt
cake pan at thrift stores several years ago.
6) Party
supplies – if you need serving bowls, trays and other items.
7) Glass
ware and silverware – you can usually find glasses and silverware for very little
if you need to replace broken and lost pieces.
8) Fabric
and craft supplies
9) Toys
and games
10) Clothing
and shoes – Some retailers donate brand new items to thrift stores
Here
are some ideas I found online to use items you may find at a thrift store.
Some stores run bag sales where you can fill a bag of
clothing for a certain price. The
Fargo/Moorhead area Dakota Boys Ranch stores and holding bag
sales in the upcoming weeks.
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