When you’re thinking thrifty, you gotta know what’s a steal and what’s, well, junk. Here are some valuable things to look for at Goodwill.
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Even for the avid bargain shopper, stepping into a thrift store can feel pretty overwhelming. Where do you begin? What are you even looking for? With racks and racks of clothes, housewares, shoes, toys and more, it’s easy to lose track of what brought you through those doors to begin with—and it’s hard to tell the difference between the junk and the good stuff.
But there are always a few diamonds in the rough. If you know the valuable things to look for at Goodwill, it’s easy to score a vintage-chic coffee table, a glamorous picture frame or a summer page-turner just waiting to be taken to the beach. These gotta-have-it items can be found at any thrift store for a steal, and their timelessness makes them near impossible to pass up. And the savings you’ll rack up from buying them secondhand? Well, that’s definitely a money-saving tip that would make Grandma proud.
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Dishware
Mismatched dishware is very on trend right now, so if you find a few dishes short of a set or a pretty bowl here and there, it’s easy to build a shabby-chic collection of mix-and-match dishes that give your table depth, character and a fun color palette.