"Savers, which is a chain thrift store, opened a few years ago close to me, and it was great! They have a huge selection of clothes, shoes, books, purses, and other stuff. I used to be able to buy jeans for, like, $8, and they were in pretty decent shape. Books used to be $2 or less. I went in last week and walked right back out."
"Estate sales and garage sales. I remember going to them as a kid. I remember being about to get a book or toy for a dime rather than a few bucks. You still can sometimes do this, but it varies. I've gotten a decent computer desk for $15 within the last few years, so it's sometimes possible, but it depends on the seller themselves."
"Here's my points on why this sort of seller annoys me by default: 1) eBay will add shipping costs to that and charge you a fee; 2) I'm literally willing to hand you straight-up cash that isn't a $100 bill and ask for change first thing in the morning; and 3) it takes TIME to sell stuff on Amazon and eBay."
Thrift stores and secondhand venues that once offered deep bargains have seen price increases that deter longtime shoppers. Chain thrift stores now charge significantly more for clothing and other used goods, eroding the value proposition for budget shoppers. Estate and garage sales still yield occasional low-cost finds, but some sellers inflate prices based on perceived online resale value. Sellers who expect online prices or add shipping raise costs and frustrate in-person buyers. Buyers often prefer straightforward cash transactions and will leave sales when prices approach retail levels. Retail environments like theme-park shops feature a wide array of regional and handcrafted merchandise.
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