Superb Secondhand Strategies
With less money to spend on more expensive clothing, people are looking for ways to pinch pennies and get the most bang for their wardrobe buck. That’s why secondhand stores and thrift stores are thriving. And we’re not talking about rifling through racks and racks of decades-old, dusty clothes. Consignment and other secondhand stores are great places to find the latest fashions and timeless basics, too. You can find stores that are discerning about what they carry – some prefer mall-quality on up to haute couture. So many of the items you see in your favorite stores can be had for a song. For example, the consignment franchise Plato’s Closet asks patrons for “brand-name clothing and accessories” and boasts 70 percent off of retail prices.
You can bring old clothes in to a consignment store, receive an offer for your clean, used duds and either pocket the cash or pick out some new-to-you clothes! Look in your closet for items like jeans, pants, dresses, t-shirts and hoodies. These are some of the most sought-after items for consignment stores. If your child is one of the best-dressed on the block, then you’re in luck when she outgrows those cute frocks. Children’s consignment stores will pay top dollar for gently used kids’ clothes, especially dressy apparel. Now’s a great time to sell those old holiday dresses and fun outfits, or swap them for some new school clothes.