31 Jan Thrift Shopping Don’ts
I’ve given you thrift shopping do’s before {like here and here} but what about what not to do? It’s easy to go thrifting and get caught up in the amazingly low prices. At most stores, you purchase an item and if you don’t like it, simply return it. However the stakes are a bit higher when thrifting, as there’s a no return policy at many shops.
Thrift Shopping Mistake: Buying something just because it’s cheap
Yes, it’s easy to think you really want that pair of crazy/unique or funky pants, but you probably don’t. While thrifting you can come across some great pieces, but not everything is worth taking home. It’s key to decipher what’s cute and fun versus what you’ll actually wear and what will work with your style. Besides taking up unnecessary space in your closet, you’re defeating the purpose of bargain hunting. You want to save money when secondhand shopping and you’re actually wasting dough if you buy something that will never get any rotation in your wardrobe.
I’ve been guilty of this mistake plenty of times. I try to rationalize why I need something. “Well, this white button down is slightly different than the other four you have” or “how can I not buy a bright pink boa?”
A quick, easy way to avoid this mistake is by asking yourself: would I buy this if it was in a regular store or full price?
If you can honestly answer that question, I’m sure you’ll cut down on buyer’s remorse. Consider the piece more than the appealing {cheap} price.
Check back next week for another installment of Thrift Shopping Don’ts.
pintsizedinFluence
Posted at 16:56h, 31 JanuarySooo true! I found myself asking that question this weekend. It’s so tempting to just grab it because it’s so cheap. But in the end that is how we accumulate crap. I bought a Nanette Lepore dress that I liked but didn’t love..now I will prob give it away. LOL
Anonymous
Posted at 18:13h, 31 JanuaryExactly! The cheap prices/labels suck you in and then you’re stuck with something that doesn’t fit. Womp womp!
Leah
Posted at 16:57h, 31 JanuaryHey Patrice, great tips I use that one myself. I’m sorry I didn’t see you at the Housing Works sale on Saturday! It was pure madness up in that piece lol and my friends and I almost walked out. But we stayed and I got a few really nice items. The only fail was a leather vest that I dont think I can rock b/c it’s too big..mad! How did you make out?
Anonymous
Posted at 18:15h, 31 JanuaryHey Leah, I wasn’t able to make the sale 🙁 but hopefully I’ll be at the next one. Yes, it’s a frickin zoo in there. People act like they have no home training, lol. But I’m glad you found some nice pieces. Feel free to send me pics or upload them on the Living Fly on a Dime Facebook page if you want to share with other readers!
Christine Melgarejo
Posted at 17:09h, 31 JanuaryYES. Made that mistake before. Wound up just redonating the item lol. It’s really easy to get caught up in the thrill of getting a deal and not thinking, well do i actually need this/would I wear this? I think every thrifter makes that mistake. And then we learn lol.
Anonymous
Posted at 18:16h, 31 JanuaryYeah, I had to learn this mistakes several times before I wised up. At the end of last year I made a huge Goodwill donation…about a third of the stuff was originally thrifted from Goodwill! At least I’m recycling 🙂
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