Responses From The Upstate About Thrift Stores
“Never in a million years did I imagine I'd develop a passion for thrifting. Call me a snob, but before the last few years, I couldn't picture going to a garage sale, rummage sale or yard sale, or even a secondhand shop to find anything, let alone an outfit or pair of shoes. No ham, no turkey, ma'am! With four kids and a husband plus my (very picky) self, our clothing budget was high already, but once 2021 came, it started going out through the roof! Last year, my mother-in-law treated me to a birthday visit to get our nails done. We were talking to some ladies at the nail salon about their love of thrifting and how they spend the majority of their shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops. I was extremely taken aback and startled because I could kind of tell that these ladies typically look really upscale; they wear fancy clothes, and are constantly prepared to dazzle with their fashion sense. I couldn't believe I could discover high-end couture, vintage, and signature statement pieces at a thrift store like they were saying could be found. I've always assumed that thrift stores just had plain old "hand me downs," which is why I've never shopped there. That birthday visit to the nail salon was exactly what I needed that day. A few days later, I made plans to visit a few nearby thrift stores, and I had so much fun and discovered so much cool stuff! And the coolest thing is the mental boost I get from finding awesome deals, wow we have saved so much money especially with clothing our family. By the next year later, I had developed a new interest that I actually enjoyed. This year, I've discovered some of the best stuff for dirt cheap at secondhand stores, but especially at this newer one, Upstate Storage Auction Hunters. My husband is totally supportive, as we have been able to really cut down on our spending for clothing in our family, enough to be able to take an extra weekend vacation this year! And this dress I scored is AMAZING! Who doesn't appreciate a good deal? You're missing out on some fantastic vintage and/or daily clothes/ especially kids clothes, and even shoes if you haven't browsed here. Thrifting is not only a great method to uncover one-of-a-kind vintage statement apparel. It is also one of the most effective strategies to save money while doing something you enjoy.... shopping! With our family, I look forward to visiting Upstate Storage Auction Hunters a few times every month to uncover new treasures for our home and our family!” (Serenity Passmore, Mom of 4)
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Look for the best statement outfits: “ It's one of the finest feelings when you're wearing a great outfit and someone asks where you got it and you tell them it's thrifted! The chances of them finding that outfit are slim, which is one of the many reasons I fell in love with Upstate Storage Auction Hunters. I get a kick out of hunting for the best statement outfits. It adds value and excitement to the shopping experience. I could spend hours just shopping at the secondhand store. You will, however, require patience to complete this task. I have to mentally prepare myself for a few days before going since it's not like a pretty little ordered fancy boutique--it's usually a messy mess where you have to seek for the excellent stuff. Upstate Storage Auction Hunters, it’s so much better! Some clothing are priced better than if it was wholesale! When you lay eyes on the ideal work pants, vintage jean jackets, and a stunning blazer, the hunt is well worth it, and I love the great prices!” Ebony McHaffey
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