{"id":408990982,"date":"2012-01-13T18:15:18","date_gmt":"2012-01-13T23:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?page_id=408990982"},"modified":"2013-08-06T15:18:59","modified_gmt":"2013-08-06T19:18:59","slug":"thrifting-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrifting FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Feel free to scroll through the post to read all vintage style FAQs, or click any of the questions below to be taken immediately to the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><a name=\"toc\"><\/a>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-649112355d239\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-649112355d239\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_is_thrifting\" title=\"What is thrifting?\">What is thrifting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#How_do_I_thrift\" title=\"How do I thrift?\">How do I thrift?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_should_I_never_buy_at_a_thrift_store\" title=\"What should I never buy at a thrift store?\">What should I never buy at a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_is_a_thrift_store\" title=\"What is a thrift store?\">What is a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_is_a_consignment_store\" title=\"What is a consignment store?\">What is a consignment store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Where_can_I_find_thrift_stores\" title=\"Where can I find thrift stores?\">Where can I find thrift stores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Can_I_get_bed_bugs_thrifting\" title=\"Can I get bed bugs thrifting?\">Can I get bed bugs thrifting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Where_is_that_Goodwill_Outlet_in_NYC\" title=\"Where is that Goodwill Outlet in NYC?\">Where is that Goodwill Outlet in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Why_is_thrifting_so_addicting\" title=\"Why is thrifting so addicting?\">Why is thrifting so addicting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#How_can_I_donate_clothing_to_a_thrift_store\" title=\"How can I donate clothing to a thrift store?\">How can I donate clothing to a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#How_can_I_sell_my_clothing_to_a_thrift_store\" title=\"How can I sell my clothing to a thrift store?\">How can I sell my clothing to a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_is_thrifting-2\" title=\"What is thrifting?\">What is thrifting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#How_do_I_thrift-2\" title=\"How do I thrift?\">How do I thrift?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_should_I_never_buy_at_a_thrift_store-2\" title=\"What should I never buy at a thrift store?\">What should I never buy at a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_is_a_thrift_store-2\" title=\"What is a thrift store?\">What is a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#What_is_a_consignment_store-2\" title=\"What is a consignment store?\">What is a consignment store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Where_can_I_find_thrift_stores-2\" title=\"Where can I find thrift stores?\">Where can I find thrift stores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Can_I_get_bed_bugs_thrifting-2\" title=\"Can I get bed bugs thrifting?\">Can I get bed bugs thrifting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Where_is_that_Goodwill_Outlet_in_NYC-2\" title=\"Where is that Goodwill Outlet in NYC?\">Where is that Goodwill Outlet in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#Why_is_thrifting_so_addicting-2\" title=\"Why is thrifting so addicting?\">Why is thrifting so addicting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#How_can_I_donate_clothing_to_a_thrift_store-2\" title=\"How can I donate clothing to a thrift store?\">How can I donate clothing to a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting-faqs\/#How_can_I_sell_my_clothing_to_a_thrift_store-2\" title=\"How can I sell my clothing to a thrift store?\">How can I sell my clothing to a thrift store?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_thrifting\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#whatisthrift\">What is thrifting?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_thrift\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#howdoithrift\">How do I thrift?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_never_buy_at_a_thrift_store\"><\/span><a href=\"#neverbuy\">What should I never buy at a thrift store?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_thrift_store\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#whatisthriftstore\">What is a thrift store?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_consignment_store\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#consignment\">What is a consignment store?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_thrift_stores\"><\/span><a href=\"#findthrift\">Where can I find thrift stores?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_bed_bugs_thrifting\"><\/span><a href=\"#bedbugsthrifting\">Can I get bed bugs thrifting?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_that_Goodwill_Outlet_in_NYC\"><\/span><a href=\"#goodwillNYC\">Where is that Goodwill Outlet in NYC?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_thrifting_so_addicting\"><\/span><a href=\"#addiction\">Why is thrifting so addicting?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_donate_clothing_to_a_thrift_store\"><\/span><a href=\"#donatetothrift\">How can I donate clothing to a thrift store?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_sell_my_clothing_to_a_thrift_store\"><\/span><a href=\"#selltothrift\">How can I sell my clothing to a thrift store?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_thrifting-2\"><\/span><a name=\"whatisthrift\"><\/a>What is thrifting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Thrifting is the act of shopping for goods (clothing, accessories, furniture, books, electronics, etc.) through secondhand outlets, such as a thrift store, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2011\/09\/brimfield-antique-show\/\">antique show<\/a>, <a href=\"..\/2011\/06\/flea-markets\/\">flea market<\/a> or yard sale. An advantage to <a href=\"..\/2010\/12\/save-money-thrift-store-shopping\/\">thrifting is not only saving money<\/a>, but the process of discovery since you never know what treasures you might find.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_thrift-2\"><\/span><a name=\"howdoithrift\"><\/a>How do I thrift?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To get a complete overall guide, you need to check out my <strong>34 Tips on:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/how-to-thrift-store-shop\/\">How to Thrift Store Shop<\/a>. This article is based on my 5-part series that demonstrates how to thrift shop like a pro athlete and find the best THRIFT SCORES!<\/p>\n<p>If you just want to dip your toes in the world of thrift store shopping, watch this video on <a href=\"..\/2010\/11\/thrifting-for-beginners\/\">thrift shopping for beginners<\/a> to pick up the basics, and also check out my <a href=\"..\/2011\/04\/thrifting-jargon-dictionary\/\">thrift jargon handbook<\/a> to learn the lexicon communicated between seasoned thrift shoppers.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_never_buy_at_a_thrift_store-2\"><\/span><a name=\"neverbuy\"><\/a>What should I never buy at a thrift store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Despite great values and deals, there are 10 key items <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/thrift-store-shopping-not-buy-used\/\">you should never buy at a thrift store<\/a>. Rather than purchase used, choose to buy these items new to reduce risk of unnecessary harm, injury and uncleanliness.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the\u00a0<a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_thrift_store-2\"><\/span><a name=\"whatisthriftstore\"><\/a>What is a thrift store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A thrift store is where previously owned goods are curated to sell at discounted prices. Examples include <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/auctions\/\"   title=\"Goodwill\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Goodwill<\/a> and Salvation Army, two of the largest thrift store chains in the nation. Thrift stores acquire a majority of their goods from donations, which is how they sell pieces for a fraction of what they originally may have cost.<\/p>\n<p>Anything from clothing to furniture to electronics, linens, housewares, recreational equipment and more can be purchased at a thrift store. Unlike mass retail chains, no two thrift stores offer the same selection.<br \/>\n<em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_consignment_store-2\"><\/span><a name=\"consignment\"><\/a>What is a consignment store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A consignment store is where lightly used high-quality trendy items are sold and the previous owner gets a commission.<\/p>\n<p>An example of a nationwide consignment store is Second Time Around, where customers can purchase previously owned designer and top label pieces at a fraction of full retail price.<br \/>\n<em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_thrift_stores-2\"><\/span><a name=\"findthrift\"><\/a>Where can I find thrift stores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Visit the Goodwill and Salvation Army websites to use their \u201cstore locators\u201d to find a thrift store near you. Or, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thethriftshopper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Thrift Shopper<\/a> for an expansive list of thrift stores searchable by city, state and zip code.<br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_bed_bugs_thrifting-2\"><\/span><a name=\"bedbugsthrifting\"><\/a>Can I get bed bugs thrifting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Most likely no, but it\u2019s still smart to practice safe thrifting by taking preventative measures to avoid bringing home <a href=\"..\/2010\/09\/bed-bugs-in-thrift-store-clothes\/\">bed bugs from thrift stores.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The number one tip is to wash and dry all of your clothing immediately after purchase and to avoid buying certain goods at thrift stores where bed bugs can live.<br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_that_Goodwill_Outlet_in_NYC-2\"><\/span><a name=\"goodwillNYC\"><\/a>Where is that Goodwill Outlet in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ah, the most popular question I receive! Check out this post where I share how to find the <a href=\"..\/2011\/12\/nyc-goodwill-best-vintage-deals\/\">Goodwill Outlet in New York City<\/a> and if you\u2019re lucky enough, how to find one near you.<br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_thrifting_so_addicting-2\"><\/span><a name=\"addiction\"><\/a>Why is thrifting so addicting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Thrifting is an acquired skill and interest that with due investment of time and practice, can almost become a\u00a0<a href=\"..\/2011\/11\/thrift-store-shopping\/\">thrift shopping addiction.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the addictive variables differ from person to person, it&#8217;s a combination of cheap prices and the competitive hunt for the best finds at the best prices that feeds a shopper&#8217;s addiction to all-things-thrift-shopping.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the\u00a0<a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_donate_clothing_to_a_thrift_store-2\"><\/span><a name=\"donatetothrift\"><\/a>How can I donate clothing to a thrift store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Most thrift stores have specific donation areas at the store for you to leave your bagged items.<\/p>\n<p>Call in advance to check that the store is a donation center, which is typically located at the very front of the store or at a drop-off area open during the store\u2019s retail hours.<\/p>\n<p>Also, some thrift stores have bins located in parking lots of shopping centers where you can donate 24\/7. These donation bins look like oversize mailboxes.<br \/>\n<em><\/em><br \/>\n<em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_sell_my_clothing_to_a_thrift_store-2\"><\/span><a name=\"selltothrift\"><\/a>How can I sell my clothing to a thrift store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Thrift stores only accept donated clothing, and therefore do not buy clothing from the general public.<\/p>\n<p>You can sell your clothing for cash or store credit to nationwide buy-sell-resale chains like Beacon\u2019s Closet or Plato\u2019s Closet.<br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feel free to scroll through the post to read all vintage style FAQs, or click any of the questions below to be taken immediately to the answer. Frequently Asked Questions What is thrifting? How do I thrift? What should I never buy at a thrift store? 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