There are different opinions in the market about thrift shopping. While I don’t find it ‘bad’, I won’t say that it’s the best way to shop either. Yes, I agree it’s a great way to save money, but is it always the right option?
For me, it depends. Thrift shopping is not a low-standard shopping method but I think it has its benefits. When you search online, you will find different opinions of people about it, some find it cool while others give this a thumbs down, as I said earlier, it depends –
Firstly, I want to share my perspective a bit about thrift shopping. When I go to shopping malls I try on new clothes. So, do you think, they are first-handed? For me, no, they aren’t at all. Everywhere people put on clothes for a few minutes and then put them back if they don’t like it.
So, I would say it is a rejected piece. So, does that make online shopping a good option? For me, no, it’s the same as well. Even many online shoppers, buy clothes, wear them on occasion, and return them within days of return policy, which is even worse.
Some like it because it’s an inexpensive way to try out new trends – and I couldn’t agree more.
In recent years, thrift shopping has gained a lot of popularity and people even started online thrift stores, which are successfully running. Thrift shopping is a choice and there is no doubt that you can opt for anything you like.
How well has your thrifting experience been, all depends on what you opt for. For instance, I am not into brands too much, brands don’t bother me, what bothers me is my final look and my comfort.
So, some users look at the fabric quality of thee clothes in a thrift store – instead of searching for brands – and that could be a great way to save money on quality stuff.
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byu/counttess from discussion
infemalefashionadvice
Buying from thrifting stores becomes an easy process when you find excellent clothing quality that can make you feel comfortable while wearing.
Many clothes and products used by rich people go to trash, which in certain ways harms our environment. It’s a good idea if we can recycle those things for better use and thrift shopping is a way to contribute a little towards our environment.
Narayani Bhardwaj
Many of us don’t repeat clothes that once worn and having a new dress for every single day sounds quite expensive to me. Thrift shopping allows us to do so. And why just clothing, nowadays, every product from clothes to furniture is available in thrift stores.
When you want to fill up your house with some impressive stuff and furniture on a budget, thrifting is one of the best ways to do it. Also, as I said people have different opinions, so let me share a debate with you –
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byu/Hoseok2001 from discussion
innewzealand
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byu/Hoseok2001 from discussion
innewzealand
Now, let’s move on to the things, you should consider before thrift shopping.
Remember, we are shopping to fulfill our necessities, not to waste our money on cheap and bad products. If you are buying clothes, check the material, shine, does it look new to you, and comfort as well. When buying other products, look for how long they have been used, what condition they are in now, and the most prominent thing – are they worth your money?
When you think you are satisfied with all these aspects, congrats, you are ready to shop thrifts now!
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