Thu, Aug 20 · 11:00 AM MDT
Do you love thrifting?
Most thrift shops nowadays cost the same as stores with brand new items, so I like to find things that are really, really cheap!
I'm sure you have heard of Goodwill. Well, this aint your average Goodwill. This is the Goodwill Outlet! A Goodwill Outlet is vastly different than the retail center. Here everything is sold by weight. only 1.99 per pound and clothes do not weigh a pound each so you end up with items costing pennies. This is so much fun.
So how it works is everything is in large blue bins and it is the funnest chaos ever! Bins are pulled out by employees every 15-30 mins and once they roll them out, everyone has to stand behind the yellow line and then they yell "SHOP" and then everyone dives in like ravenous wolves! It's the best. If you're shy, you can go look in the bins after everyone gets first picks. Everyone has different body types and things they are looking for so you will not miss out. There are treasures to find every time.
Some people love to ship items to friends and family in other countries like Mexico or Africa or to resell in their online or physical shops. Or you can get a personal cheap whole new wardrobe every month if you wish. Many items are brand name. Whatever doesn't sell in regular goodwills, they send to the outlet as well, so you might see price tags. But those tags do not apply since it is priced per lb.
Clothing, shoes, purses, and household wares: $1.99 per pound.
Plates, cups, bowls, pots, pans, and utensils: 79¢ per pound.
Linen: 49¢ per pound.
Books, DVDs, CDs, and records: 69¢ each.
Heavy weight items–including furniture:
Under 10 pounds: $8.00
10 to 25 pounds: $12.00
Over 25 pounds: $15.00
There are no fitting rooms so you'll have to estimate. But since its so affordable, I don't find a few things not fitting and I re-donate it back.
They also sell books, shoes, toys, furniture, etc. The price charts for those are in the image.
Bring bags or shove items in your car. Can bring cart outside with you (they hold id until you bring back the cart).
Tips: Do shake out items and remove tags and wash them immediately when you get home.
You can bring gloves if you're a germaphobe.
Be careful digging in bins as there may be sharp objects.
Check for holes and stains. Some items are easy to clean off.
Fanny packs/hip bags are great to have both hands free to shop. Great way to secure your money and phone.
This is such a fun time. I hope you can come out with us for several hours of bargain shopping.