Comments on: 4 Helpful Tips for Thrift Store Shopping http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: an attempt to create the ultimate list of thrifting tips | [cavalier flair] http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-40789 an attempt to create the ultimate list of thrifting tips | [cavalier flair] Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:44:22 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-40789 [...] Painfully Hip The Stylish Geek You Look Fab Get Rich Slowly Mademoiselle Robot Make and Takes Things I Found (at the thrift store) The Dainty Squid Associated Content OutsaPod Samaree Planet [...] [...] Painfully Hip The Stylish Geek You Look Fab Get Rich Slowly Mademoiselle Robot Make and Takes Things I Found (at the thrift store) The Dainty Squid Associated Content OutsaPod Samaree Planet [...]

]]> By: hovawart http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-37560 hovawart Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:47:47 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-37560 But the best of all can be the buy-by-the-pound Goodwill outlet stores (depending on the community). But the best of all can be the buy-by-the-pound Goodwill outlet stores (depending on the community).

]]> By: thrift store shopping tips - shopping at thrift stores | Vanilla Joy http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-33512 thrift store shopping tips - shopping at thrift stores | Vanilla Joy Thu, 27 May 2010 13:03:19 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-33512 [...] 4 Helpful Tips for Thrift Store Shopping from Make and Takes [...] [...] 4 Helpful Tips for Thrift Store Shopping from Make and Takes [...]

]]> By: ann http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-31266 ann Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:45:37 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-31266 Good tips - I need to adopt a more disciplined approach myself! Good tips – I need to adopt a more disciplined approach myself!

]]> By: Julia http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-30640 Julia Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:51:13 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-30640 I'm a fan of thrift stores too! If only they were open late so I could shop after my kids go to bed! One thing I do is find out when the thrift stores have their discount days. Our Salvation Army Store has half-price clothing on Wednesdays; Goodwill has a monthly 99 cent clothing sale. I can save even more money by going to the stores early on these days, busy though they are. Additional ultra-thrifty ideas are here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/992432/tips_for_finding_ultra_cheap_clothing.html I’m a fan of thrift stores too! If only they were open late so I could shop after my kids go to bed! One thing I do is find out when the thrift stores have their discount days. Our Salvation Army Store has half-price clothing on Wednesdays; Goodwill has a monthly 99 cent clothing sale. I can save even more money by going to the stores early on these days, busy though they are.

Additional ultra-thrifty ideas are here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/992432/tips_for_finding_ultra_cheap_clothing.html

]]> By: Gem http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-30600 Gem Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:13:27 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-30600 Oh my... I'm from the UK and I am an obsessive vintage treasure hunter but we have nowhere that even compares to the size of that thrift shop! I wonder if my other half could be convinced into a trip to the US (and whether he's mind a bit of thrifting while we were there?!). I have a very bad case of thrift-jealousy at the moment. x Oh my… I’m from the UK and I am an obsessive vintage treasure hunter but we have nowhere that even compares to the size of that thrift shop! I wonder if my other half could be convinced into a trip to the US (and whether he’s mind a bit of thrifting while we were there?!).

I have a very bad case of thrift-jealousy at the moment.

x

]]> By: Heidi http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-30587 Heidi Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:32:05 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-30587 I love the DI. I usually always find something every time I go. I always picture what things would look like in a different color and that helps me decide whether or not to buy it. Lamps are my favorite thing to buy. So many old, ugly lamp bases turn out to look fantastic with a coat of spray paint and a new shade. I've saved so much money buying most of my lamps there. I love the DI. I usually always find something every time I go. I always picture what things would look like in a different color and that helps me decide whether or not to buy it. Lamps are my favorite thing to buy. So many old, ugly lamp bases turn out to look fantastic with a coat of spray paint and a new shade. I’ve saved so much money buying most of my lamps there.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-30565 Sarah Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:46:48 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-30565 I learned from a girl who used to work at DI that they put items out constantly - so going early isn't always necessary. Although, the store is probably more organized then... I learned from a girl who used to work at DI that they put items out constantly – so going early isn’t always necessary. Although, the store is probably more organized then…

]]> By: Honey http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-30562 Honey Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:23:49 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-30562 My tips... 1.small box of tools. Sometimes you need a screwdriver or a hammer to nail something in or pry it apart to get it to fit. Take bungee cords. (One time I found this GORGOUS hutch & they wouldn't hold it for me....sad day & it was gone when I came back.) 2. some wipes & handsanitizer. I always feel better if I can wash my hands after leaving. My friends say I'm a germ phobe but I've no problem eating & drinking after the kids or family/friends...but Aunt Sally's (Salvation Army) & Uncle Will's (GoodWill) house isn't always up to par when it comes to clean. 3. ALWAYS leave the kids at home. If they have to come know it's trip that'll last less than 30 minutes, have a drink for them, a snack for them, seriously get the point across of not touching & staying out of the racks (I have fears they'll get lice from being in the clothes. ....I see my friends have a reason to 'cause me a germ phobe... 4. Wash the clothes BEFORE putting them on your child. I was a home care provider way back when. One mother sent clothes for me to put on her child who was potty training. The tags were STILL on them & that included the underwear. No, she didn't forget to remove the tags b4 washing...they were paper & as someone who has missed a tag they'll be all messed up if they're washed...this was straight from the store. I used my kids clothes & claimed to have missed the clothes she had brought. Hello passive aggressive. 5. Try to come home to an empty house. There is nothing like coming home & being able to start on your new project. As a mom who refuses to buy brand new clothing (unless it's a killer clearance deal) it's nice to wash,dry & put away for the next size without monkeys running around. Plus I shop for their Christmas & Birthday gifts too. 6. Don't try to figure out if it's an antique. If you like it, have a use for it & have the space for it buy it. If not go home! ;) Oh ...and pull your hair back & wear layers (even in the summer). My tips…
1.small box of tools. Sometimes you need a screwdriver or a hammer to nail something in or pry it apart to get it to fit. Take bungee cords. (One time I found this GORGOUS hutch & they wouldn’t hold it for me….sad day & it was gone when I came back.)
2. some wipes & handsanitizer. I always feel better if I can wash my hands after leaving. My friends say I’m a germ phobe but I’ve no problem eating & drinking after the kids or family/friends…but Aunt Sally’s (Salvation Army) & Uncle Will’s (GoodWill) house isn’t always up to par when it comes to clean.
3. ALWAYS leave the kids at home. If they have to come know it’s trip that’ll last less than 30 minutes, have a drink for them, a snack for them, seriously get the point across of not touching & staying out of the racks (I have fears they’ll get lice from being in the clothes. ….I see my friends have a reason to ’cause me a germ phobe…
4. Wash the clothes BEFORE putting them on your child. I was a home care provider way back when. One mother sent clothes for me to put on her child who was potty training. The tags were STILL on them & that included the underwear. No, she didn’t forget to remove the tags b4 washing…they were paper & as someone who has missed a tag they’ll be all messed up if they’re washed…this was straight from the store. I used my kids clothes & claimed to have missed the clothes she had brought. Hello passive aggressive.
5. Try to come home to an empty house. There is nothing like coming home & being able to start on your new project. As a mom who refuses to buy brand new clothing (unless it’s a killer clearance deal) it’s nice to wash,dry & put away for the next size without monkeys running around. Plus I shop for their Christmas & Birthday gifts too.
6. Don’t try to figure out if it’s an antique. If you like it, have a use for it & have the space for it buy it. If not go home! ;)

Oh …and pull your hair back & wear layers (even in the summer).

]]> By: Allison @ House of Hepworths http://www.makeandtakes.com/4-helpful-tips-for-thrift-store-shopping#comment-30496 Allison @ House of Hepworths Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:47:41 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=8297#comment-30496 Great tips! I really need to start getting there first thing in the morning. Another thing I want to start doing is getting up at 6am to hit garage sales! Great tips! I really need to start getting there first thing in the morning. Another thing I want to start doing is getting up at 6am to hit garage sales!

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