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14 Jan 3 Thrift Shopping Mistakes Newbies Make

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Thrift shopping is too hard. I never know where to shop. Why don't I find anything good?

These are just some of the comments and questions I hear from those who want to get in to thrift shopping but haven't really been able to get the hang of it. I understand it's not for everyone {the inventory can be hot or cold and all stores aren't created equally}, but trust me, thrift shopping is something everyone, and I do mean everyone can do. It's economical, green and a great way to cultivate an individual sense of style.

Though I've done tons of posts on thrift shopping 101 and FAQ, I'm notice people running in to the same problems and luckily, I have the solutions.

21 Dec Why Now Is the Best Time of Year to Thrift

Posted at 03:00h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift by LookingFly 5 Comments

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You never know what you'll find when you go thrift shopping, but if there's a time of year you really want to go thrifting, it's now and over the next month. Typically, the inventory can be awesome or a bust.

But right now, a few things make this prime time to hit up your local secondhand or vintage shop.

14 Nov New Sites Make Thrift Shopping Online Easy

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I previously wrote about ways you can thrift shop online and recently, some new sites have popped up that make thrifting from the comfort of your home as easy as can be.

For new thrifters, they associate secondhand shopping with digging through piles of clothes for endless hours and walking away empty handed. Well, sometimes that's the case, but if you're low on patience and time, thrift shopping online is a great option.

A national chain like Goodwill has an online shop, but there are two fairly new sites I really love, due to their affordability and focus on philanthropy.

09 May Adventures in Thrifting – Thrift Shopping 101

Posted at 16:12h in shopping, Thrift by LookingFly 4 Comments

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Last week I gave you guys a full recap of Looking Fly on a Dime's first Adventures in Thrifting where I met up with a few readers for a full day of thrift shopping on East 23rd street. Well, the next outing is planned for Saturday, June 4 at 11am and the theme is Thrift Shopping 101. Are you new to thrift shopping and don't know where to start? Do you always encounter the same problem when thrifting and leave frustrated?Whatever your dilemma is, let's remove the intimidation factor...