I love thrift stores. Whenever I go to a thrift or antique store, it’s like a treasure hunt. I love to transport myself back in time with all the vintage trinkets. In my little town, we have eight vintage stores, and that’s not including the hundreds of yard sales during “Flea Across Florida,” which is basically a holiday where everyone just has their yard sales on the same day, all across the state. I go thrifting every few weeks, so I like to consider myself experienced. Here are a few tricks and tips for when you go on your next treasure hunt!
- Map your route. If you don’t know where you’re going, then you’ll spend more time figuring out the next destination than actually looking for antiques. - What do you want? If you go shopping without any idea of what you want, you could end up spending way too much money, or getting something that you don't really need/want. Have a goal! - Collect something! If you collect something, you’ll always have something to look for whenever you go into a store. For example, I collect cassette tapes. Whenever I go into a store, if I’m not looking for something exact, I can always fall back on my collection. - Don’t hoard! If you buy something new, you should probably get rid of something too. You want new, fun treasures, not clutter. - Don’t rush, take your time. If you're going to fast, you're not looking hard enough. You miss the best deals when you rush! - Bring a friend! It’s always a great time with friends by your side. Not only is it just plain fun, but it's another set of eyes on the lookout for a great deal. Don't have any friends interested in thrifting? Bring your grandparents! They are so fun to bring along, and they're great at pinching pennies. - Make friends with the sellers/store owners. I’m such an extrovert, and I love to meet new people. There are so many cool people to meet, and antique stores are no exception. One time, I was in a store with a few of my friends, and we found a whole stockpile of cassettes, which made me super excited. The owner of the store thought it was awesome that we liked older music, and even gave us a discount because she thought that it was so cool! Now, she even lets me know when she gets some new cassettes! - Try to find new stores in your area. Don’t just go to the same store every time. Branch out! Make new friends, and find new trinkets! What are your tips and tricks for treasure hunting? Let me know in the comments below!
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