What are thrift shops?
Where do you find them? What are they all about? How can they help you cut down on your debts? What are Thrift Shops? Hospitals, churches, and other charitable organizations establish thrift shops to raise money for their causes. Items from clothes through appliances to devices to aid the elderly, such as wheelchairs and walkers, are donated to them. The cost of running a thrift shop is nil, especially if the rental is donated. Volunteers spend a few hours a day there in shifts and help patrons of all ages. Certain thrift shops specialize in specific items. Those could be books, maternity clothes, sweaters, shoes, and other articles. Many carry childrens clothes and toys. Thrift shops can help immensely with family budgets, especially these days when its raining pink slips. This article and its continuation in future issues will give you specific details on thrift shops. You can actually save, or, if youre lucky, make a fortune! Read on! A personal experience. I once bought a black, he