Thrift shopping serves as both a sustainable choice and a source of income through vintage reselling. The author uses the ETC Method—'edit the cart'—to reduce impulse purchases and ensure thoughtful decision-making. This method involves asking essential questions about the need for an item and its similarity to existing possessions. By doing so, the author aims to avoid clutter and regret while supporting environmental initiatives, and also successfully manages to contribute to her daughter's college tuition expenses through reselling vintage finds.
By implementing the ETC method, I encourage myself to curate my purchases by asking essential questions, which reduces impulse buying and helps avoid unnecessary clutter in my home.
The acronym ETC stands for 'edit the cart,' guiding me to make thoughtful decisions about my thrift shopping while supporting both my personal needs and my vintage resale business.
Thrifting allows me to indulge my passion for unique goods while also contributing to sustainability, yet it also requires discipline to manage my impulse purchases.
Before checking out, I ask myself if I already own something similar and if I truly need the item, leading me to more meaningful and responsible shopping.
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