(I hope you don’t mind, but this post has an overabundance of photos.)
We have an obsession in our family. I think a good obsession. Shopping in thrift stores! To me it’s the thrill of the hunt and saving money. I have a routine I follow when I go because there are a lot of people who shop there who look for the same kinds of things I do, so it’s all about speed in my mind. I go in the order of most importance for the things I want. That will be different for everyone. I’ve gotten to the point where I can scan the aisles pretty quickly, but I know there are times that I miss things. If I have time I will slow down or go through for a second time. Here’s my typical routine:
First, I take a peek into the collectible area. Most every thrift store I’ve been to has one. I am a vintage and collectible dealer so I look for a good deal there. If something seems high in price check the date on the tag. If it’s been sitting in the cabinet for a while they may lower the price for you. (“May” is the magic word.)
