Tips for Thrift Store Shopping

Every savvy Peachtree Corners shopper enjoys a bargain, but hunting for a deal at thrift stores require a different set of rules than shopping retail.

If you're a little iffy on thrift store shopping, the Coupon Shoebox website offers some dos and don'ts on how to get the most out thrift stores and consignment shops.

Here are the highlights of those dos and don'ts, but you'll need to click here for the details. 

• Check in regularly
• Focus on decor, furniture, books and home goods 
• Question those electronics and appliances 
• Avoid toys for kids 
• Consider the price

Not sure where to shop? Peachtree Corners Patch has you covered. Check out these thrift stores and consignment shops listed in the Patch Directory. 

• Goodwill
• Furkids

If you're already sold on thrift store shopping, the site offers some tips to help you shop better. Again, here are the highlights and you can click here for the expanded explanations. 

• Shop on stocking days
• Look for quality 
• Make a shopping list 
• Keep going back until you find what you want 
• Keep a lookout for sales 
• Shop weekdays 
• Inquire about store credit 
• Don't overdo it 
• Plan to shop for a while 
• Donate! 

Do you shop at local thrift stores? What's the best item you have found? Any advice to pass along? Use the comment section below.

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