Thrift Shop Day is celebrated on 17th August every year.

Learn About Thrift Shop Day

A thrift store goes by many different names! This includes charity shops, second-hand stores, resale shops, consignment stores, and hospice shops. No matter what you call this type of store, it is essentially a retail establishment that sells used items. While these items have been used, there are still in good condition. These stores are run by charitable organizations. It is not uncommon for thrift stores to sometimes use some of the items that have been donated to help people get back on their feet during times of need or after a disaster in the area. Most of the items are donated by the public while the stores are staffed by volunteers.

If you consider yourself a bit of a bargain hunter, you are going to love Thrift Shop Day! This day has been designed to encourage everyone to purchase second-hand items and to visit the thrift stores in their local area. See what treasures you can find! After all, there is something super satisfying about purchasing something for half the price, isn’t there? You can also use Thrift Shop Day to revamp your shopping habits and ensure you shop savvy in the future, whether this means using coupon codes or using cashback websites.

There are a lot of benefits that are associated with shopping in thrift stores. Ultimately, though, you are going to be able to get more for your money, and this is something to celebrate! From clothing to books; you can find a whole host of treasures. You know what they say: “your trash is someone else’s treasure.” Plus, you can find all sorts of cool stuff that people have decided to donate, so you never know what you are going to come across!

History of Thrift Shop Day

Thrift shops have existed in the world for a long period of time. People looking to assist others in their lives by offering cheaper prices on used wares. Clothing was originally the start of thrift shops, however, it added furniture, housewares, and even toys over time.

Any method of making some money on the item, while still helping out those with less money so they can have those items in their lives. These stores have been a haven for those in need, and even more so for individuals just starting to get on their feet. Furniture that isn’t roadside collection, clothing on the cheap, even some utensils like forks, maybe even a microwave or television can be had at a thrift store for cheap prices.

The biggest draw for many I the reusing of items instead of them filling landfills and garbage piles. The reuse of many items, specifically electronic and household objects, has seen a boom in recent years as people are becoming more aware of the effect the items have in landfills. These small purchases help as they all start adding up as so many people have done them, creating a worldwide movement to reduce how much garbage is being made.

HOW TO OBSERVE #ThriftShopDay

Seek some specials at the Thrift Shops in your area. If you have items you no longer use, consider donating them. Check your local thrift shops for deals and make a day of shopping with a friend. Another option, find out how you can volunteer.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THRIFTING

1. Timing is everything

   The best time to go thrifting are earlier in the week after people have made their weekend donations.

2. Prosperous

   Thrift comes from the old Norse word “prift” which means “prosperity.”

3. What a waste

   The average American throws away 21 pounds of clothes per year.

4. No salespeople

   Many thrift shoppers are appreciative that they don’t have to worry about salespeople trying to sell them things at thrift shops.

5. Thrift Anthem

   Rapper Macklemore’s 2012 song “Thrift Shop” reached number 1 on the Billboard charts.

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