You would be amazed at how many people just won't shop at a thrift store. In some cases, it's because their parents never did and so it's just not on their radar, but some of the most surprising people have the "but that's something only POOR PEOPLE do" meme stuck in their heads.
Admittedly, it's a different experience from going to a chain store. Some thrift stores, for reasons I have never been able to ascertain, sort clothing by color rather than size, which is a Major Pain. Skinny people will always have many more options than large people, because most of the clothing in a thrift store will have been donated by someone who gained weight and can't fit in it any more. You won't find the Latest Hot Trendy Stuff there, and you still have to watch out for synthetics. And good luck if you're looking for a specific item (this applies to household goods as well) -- thrift shops are more of a "go in and see if there's anything I can use" option.
OTOH, you will never see me in a pair of jeans NOT bought at a thrift store any more. The advantage to buying them already "broken in" is worth any amount of inconvenience.
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Date: 2010-06-04 12:15 pm (UTC)Admittedly, it's a different experience from going to a chain store. Some thrift stores, for reasons I have never been able to ascertain, sort clothing by color rather than size, which is a Major Pain. Skinny people will always have many more options than large people, because most of the clothing in a thrift store will have been donated by someone who gained weight and can't fit in it any more. You won't find the Latest Hot Trendy Stuff there, and you still have to watch out for synthetics. And good luck if you're looking for a specific item (this applies to household goods as well) -- thrift shops are more of a "go in and see if there's anything I can use" option.
OTOH, you will never see me in a pair of jeans NOT bought at a thrift store any more. The advantage to buying them already "broken in" is worth any amount of inconvenience.