7 Common Myths About Shopping at Thrift Stores

Thrift Stores Are Dirty

Thrift shops are often considered dirty and disorganized. Nick Portello, a New York City fashion designer and content producer, disputes this erroneous perception.

Thrift Stores Only Have Clothes That Are Out of Style

Another myth regarding thrift shops is that they only sell outdated clothes or aren't stylish. Portello said thrift and consignment stores carry designer products at a fraction of the retail price.

Thrift Stores Only Offer Low-Quality Items

Many people assume thrift shops just offer outdated clothing and low-quality things. CouponChief co-founder and CEO Gary Gray said you may uncover many hidden treasures in apparel, furniture, and home goods.

Thrift Stores Are For Low-Income Individuals

Thrifting is often thought to be reserved for low-income families and people due to its deeply reduced rates. Janita Grift, thrifty living expert and owner of thrifty Fun Finance.

Thrifting s As Expensive As Buying New

Coupon Follow trend analyst Clay Cary said the organization conducted a countrywide thrift shopping research. Thrifting is cheaper than retail, according to this research.

You Have To Live in a Big City To Thrift

A widespread fallacy this research examined was that only bigger city thrift shops had good things. Cary noted that Rutland, Vermont, Wasilla, Arkansas, and South Burlington,

People Only Thrift To Be Cool

Coupon Follow's analysis disproves the idea that thrifting is only a craze. Their poll indicated that 40% thrifted to get high-end things at a bargain. Only 20% of respondents thrifted for trend.