In our last post we focused on a few of the things you should do before you even make the trip to your local thrift stores of choice. And now that weve gotten that out of the way, and youve drafted out your battle plan, we can get to the fun partthe strategies you can use to walk away with something as good or even better than you expected.
Phone Research
As youre going through daily deals or new arrivals, you can utilize the internet or apps to see if the brand youre looking at really is that great of a deal. And if you find it online for a considerably better price in your size, or in better condition, youll have your local thrift store to thank for the style inspiration. You can also use your phone research to strike up a better deal at the register if you still plan on buying it.
Restock Pile
This is another often neglected resource. On the busier sale days, the piles by the dressing room were often grabbed up by other shoppers because they caught their fashionable eye. While other shoppers might not have the same sense of fashion as you do, this is a smart place to start. Dont be deterred by them leaving it behindmost items are usually left there because they didnt fit.
Haggle Deals
Last but not least, some prices in the store are up to negotiation. Especially if you find that the item has a few missing bolts, a tear, or anything else you feel detracts from its value. While you might know that most of these issues would be a quick fix, dont lay out all your cards by revealing that. And you dont usually need to play hardballmost employees are willing to hear you out and give you a fair price for something they probably didnt notice.
If youre looking for other tips on finding clothes in a second-hand store, wed also recommend reading through this article from South Sound Talk and this one from Rookie. Whatever you end up getting, wherever you end up shopping, or whatever thrifty tips you end up using, wed love to hear about it all in the comments below! Finding Late Summer Deals At Your Local Thrift Store Part 2
In our last post we focused on a few of the things you should do before you even make the trip to your local thrift stores of choice. And now that weve gotten that out of the way, and youve drafted out your battle plan, we can get to the fun partthe strategies you can use to walk away with something as good or even better than you expected.
Phone Research
As youre going through daily deals or new arrivals, you can utilize the internet or apps to see if the brand youre looking at really is that great of a deal. And if you find it online for a considerably better price in your size, or in better condition, youll have your local thrift store to thank for the style inspiration. You can also use your phone research to strike up a better deal at the register if you still plan on buying it.
Restock Pile
This is another often neglected resource. On the busier sale days, the piles by the dressing room were often grabbed up by other shoppers because they caught their fashionable eye. While other shoppers might not have the same sense of fashion as you do, this is a smart place to start. Dont be deterred by them leaving it behindmost items are usually left there because they didnt fit.
Haggle Deals
Last but not least, some prices in the store are up to negotiation. Especially if you find that the item has a few missing bolts, a tear, or anything else you feel detracts from its value. While you might know that most of these issues would be a quick fix, dont lay out all your cards by revealing that. And you dont usually need to play hardballmost employees are willing to hear you out and give you a fair price for something they probably didnt notice.
If youre looking for other tips on finding clothes in a second-hand store, wed also recommend reading through this article from South Sound Talk and this one from Rookie. Whatever you end up getting, wherever you end up shopping, or whatever thrifty tips you end up using, wed love to hear about it all in the comments below!