- Have a list of items that you want to buy.
- Always bring a little more money than you plan to spend.
- Know the sale days to save more money!
- Be creative; you can use items for other purposes besides its main one.
- Inspect the items before purchase — some items might be damaged.
- Have patience — sometimes it takes a while to find the perfect item in mind.
- Bring your smartphone if you have one — you can search up the brands of the items to make sure you are paying a good price
- Wear clothes that are easy to switch out of, so that it’s convenient to try on clothes from the store.
- Bring your grandparent — many thrift shops offer discount to seniors.
- Try different thrift shops — you might be surprised by good items you have never seen in other thrift shops