Thriftonista TIPS & TOOLS
When visiting any of these stores, please sign-up to be added to their email distribution. I know that Goodwill, Unique, Spree, and Clothes Mentor offer this option to their customers. Some of the stores allow you to go online and sign-up through their website. Their emails keep you in the loop on special sales events and my blog will keep you updated on any specials as well.
On a recent visit to Unique Thrift Store on Sheridan Rd in Chicago, where I was admiring a LV (white monogram) doctor’s bag for $69.99. I thought that was overpriced so I walked away, but what really got me was another item they were selling for $179.99! I thought they must be crazy. This store is very clean and well-organized, but ridiculously over-priced. There was however a great overall selection of clothing, house wares, linens and purses. I would only visit this store on Monday, which is their sale day.
The customers at The Village Discount Thrift Store in Chicago Heights are very cut-throat. They will fight with you and steal out of your cart, especially when it is sale day. They wait by the door, as the items come out, so they can have first pick. Yet even with all of the madness, I have gotten some great garments and house wares out of there as well.
Even if you don’t live in the Midwest, you can still utilize these tips & tools when it comes to saving. I have a system for saving and if you want to learn more, please feel free to ask me.
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