National Thrift Store Day is This Week! Greg and Audra Show Off Their Finds

Half the fun is discovering hidden treasures!

National Thrift Store Day this week on August 17th. If you’ve never been to one…then you may be missing out on some fun deals. It’s a great way to declutter your home by making donations too. You can find anything from clothes to book to furniture to artwork…to golf clubs…really anything! They mostly run on donations. Half the fun is discovering hidden treasures. But, here are a few tips to take with you.

Some specialize in clothing or toys while others home decor. Have a goal…of what you’re looking for. avoid impulse busy. Don’t buy what you’re not looking for. Part of your strategy should be to search quickly through the aisles to avoid spending too much time in any one store. Also, find out when the store restocks, aim to go closer to those days.

Consignment stores can offer designer brands, vintage and other high-end quality with low price tags. Know what to look for.
Natural materials will often be of higher quality than synthetic ones. If you’re looking for antiques, or artwork, know your stuff. For artwork and things…make use of the Google picture search tool. You can find the value of certain pieces.