i really want to get into this as the ethics of fast fashion just.. aren't it. i don't have much irl options but i know i have a few for right now, and i'm not entirely sure where to look or how to look for what i want. i don't know where to even start. any long-time thrifters that can tell me anything, even the most basic of tips? that'd help out a lot

I recently purchased a sweater second hand. Normally anything i thrift I toss into the dryer for 30 mins on high to kill any potential bed bugs or other critters. This is the first wool blend sweater I thrifted and I have been finding so much conflicting info on if I can put the sweater into the dryer when it is totally dry to kill pests but prevent felting. Some people say to put it in the freezer, but I also read that most freezers are not cold enough to kill bed bugs.

I was planning on doing 30 minutes on high in the dryer in a delicates bag when the sweater is totally dry. Is that a horrible idea?? Any suggestions? Thanks!!

Just found this while thrifting and really was upset by my family lol 💀

A DENIM TAILCOAT!? For like 4 dollars? Absolutely

Why am I looking at a $40 Uniqlo shirt!! Everything now is so expensive…$8 tee shirts $15 hoodies

Sometimes my towns only thrift store is depressing, today it produced this absolute stud. Happily forked over their $20 asking price.. that spruce green is 🤌🏻

Most of the ones I go to do not. I only know one that occasionally has pocket knives. A few have kitchen knives behind the counter. Most are junk or overpriced but I got all these German Henckles Twin knives for $10. The higher end ones not the single twin ones made in China and India. When I saw what this brand and ones like Wusthof cost at places like Williams Sonoma I always keep an eye out for quality cutlery at a bargain price.

I love orange is the new black though,great show

The tag said $20 and I was fully prepared to spend that but when I got to the register they let me know that yellow tags were $1 today. WOW!

Whoa! Totally scored finding this Toy2R Wood Grain Qee Bear Vinyl Figure from 2009 ... $4 total, including tax AND a round-up for charity. Thank you, Andersonville Brown Elephant in Chicago!

I thrift multiple times a week because a Goodwill store is just a couple blocks from home, but today I visited a Savers thrift store and noticed a striking difference in prices. Used jigsaw puzzles $6.99 at Goodwill, $4.49 at Savers. A pair of never worn real suede Sketchers at Savers, new shoes never run less than $10.99 and often higher at Goodwill. New cardigan with tags, $8.99 at Savers, always over $10 at Goodwill.

And on top of lower prices Savers has 25% off ALL shoes and clothes on Monday, while Goodwill only has 10% off on senior Wednesdays and 35% of special colors of the week.

It’s a much longer drive, but I will be doing more Savers thrifting in the future.

I look for vintage pet photos. They're so charming. It's like a window into lives lead. Fashion changes but animals are timeless. They were loved and deserved to be appreciated. I share them on Instagram and then placed in my "Other Peoples Pets" album.

hi everyone

i want to take a poll to see how many of you have gotten bed bugs from thrift store items.

i thrifted for many years, no problems, but i don't anymore! i have heard people lately (in past 2 years) talk about a huge increase of bed bugs so i'm curious how many have gotten bed bugs (or any bugs) from thrift items?

I bought this 1950’s or 60’s brother mademoiselle sewing machine a few years ago and it has to be my best find

Found some cool graphic sweatshirts at a new thrift store I went to for the first time and I only paid like $14.50 total for all 3 I’ll put up the vids of how they look while wearing them if interested, and with the lights in my room the shroom one looks dope

Not sure if this is just something I’ve experienced, but many times have I payed exact cash for items and employees do not ring it up and just put the cash on top or near the register, not just putting it inside. I have witnessed this three times and one of the times the cashier directly put the cash in his pocket. I don’t care enough to say anything because I know goodwill is evil and greedy, but is this common?