I love Thrift Stores especially in the winter when garage sale season is non-existent. But even at the thrift stores my frugal eyes are on the lookout! $6 bucks for this shirt, no way and back it goes on the rack!
Here are 5 Tips to save you MORE at the Thrift Stores!
- When you enter the store check what color is on sale that day. If they do not do a color code ask what the special of the day is. Than to really maximize your savings only look at items in that category. But always look at these items first! Ex. Good Will has their sign right up in the front door and many of the kids clothes are $1 so when blue items are 50% off you will get shirts for $0.50! And that’s the amount I like to pay:)
- Sign up for their rewards program. Goodwill and Volunteers of America do this. After you spend x amount of money you get a percentage off usually. Goodwill they just ask for your number and Volunteers of America has a punch card. ( or at least they did a month or two ago I haven’t used mine in that long)
- Follow their social media pages and websites for coupons or extra savings days or new items they receive. Volunteers of America has coupons that change every month available to print.
- Shop their online stores. Goodwill has theirs here. You can find their stores on their websites or social media accounts. ReStore ( Habitat for Humanity) many of them post their new items on their Facebook pages. Many will let you buy with just a click!
- Use Pinterest Baby! Let your mind be open to some of the pieces that could become something fantastic in your home. Let yourself try something new and just enjoy. If you are looking for furniture or home decor there are usually many great finds and when they are a bit outdated they just need a makeover! With Pinterest and You Tube any one can have some fun trying to repurpose an item!
* If you are a Genesee County Resident than be sure to Check out my local Thrift Stores listing and my new post on a NEW Thrift Store in Batavia!
What tips do you have to share to help us save EVEN more money when it comes to thrift stores???
Star Traci
I love thrifting and ShopGoodwill is amazing! Expecting a package as we speak!
Great tips!
🙂
Traci
Tasia
Thanks Traci! Nothing like shopping from the comfort of your own home and getting a bargain price!
April Boyer
I’m not a very good thrift shopper, but these tips make me want to be! Thanks!
bataviasbest
Your Welcome! Hope you’re able to get out and find some deals!!
Mary Collins
I love a bargain and I do thrift store shopping. I have never considered doing some of the things you suggest. I will definitely keep them in mind during my next shopping visit.
bataviasbest
Mary so glad to have brought new ideas to the table!
Leanne from The Transplanted Southerner
I came to thrifting later in life, after quitting my job to homeschool. I’m sad that I spent so many years buying new stuff! These are great tips (and giving a shout out to Salvation Army – one of my favorite thrifty spots!)
bataviasbest
Leanne, Don’t you just love when you find something BRAND new in a thrift store?? Thanks for stopping by!
Victoria
Great tips! Love it and planning to share it with my Facebook readers tomorrow on my Simplified Life Facebook Page.
~Victoria
bataviasbest
Victoria glad you enjoyed it! Hope your facebook friends enjoy it as well! Thanks for the share!
Hollie
Great list! Thrifting is so the way to go! Pinning to share!
bataviasbest
I LOVE Thrifting! Thanks for the share 🙂