KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN and your eyes peeled to new possibilities. You never know what you'll find!
GO OFTEN because things come and go quickly at the thrifts.
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS are the best days - lots of donations come in over the weekend and get put on the shelves those days.
LOCATION. I've found the best stuff in thrift stores in older neighborhoods.
AVOID THE "FANCY" Thrift Stores filled with highly curated items.
DRESS APPROPRIATELY - If buying clothing, wear a form fitting outfit so you can easily try clothes on without having to go to the dressing room.
GET TO KNOW THE EMPLOYEES - they may be able to give you pointers on store sales coming up.
KEEP A BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER IN YOUR PURSE - constantly picking up items to get a better look can sometimes be a grimy process.