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Why thrift items are becoming expensive?

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  Thrifting is a popular trend that's making its way back into mainstream life. The popularity of thrifting has increased over the past few years, and many people are interested in the practice because it's a cheap way to shop. Thrift stores have been around for decades, but in recent years it's become more popular and accessible than ever before. As thrifting has become more popular, we can all agree that, these days, it is becoming challenging to find unique stuff and that there are not a lot of good finds to thrift at thrift stores. I believe it's not just me who feels that the cost of secondhand items has skyrocketed, and it's almost the same price as the stuff found at the retail shop. Not going to lie, but buying items at H&M, Forever21, and Zara seems less expensive, than paying almost the same amount, for the same kind of clothes at the thrift shop. But, what caused the prices to go so high?  It's a lot more complicated than we think. To begin with, ...

Thrifting tips before hitting the thrift stores

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I know how difficult it can be to find amazing pieces in thrift stores, and I'm sure you've been eagerly searching and scrolling for some tips on how to get your hands on some cool vintage pieces on the internet. I'm here to assist! Before you go thrifting, keep the following tips in mind: 1. Make sure you're familiar with what you want before you go in Before you go in, make sure you know what you need because it will be more enjoyable and will save you a lot of time and energy. You must know what you're looking for, and if it doesn't fit into your wardrobe or isn't exactly what you'd like to wear, don't buy it because you may not treasure the item, but it may be exactly what someone else was looking for. As a result, before going to a thrift store, decide what you want and stop buying everything just because it's cheap. 2. Take your time and check every section One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you can find great deals in...

5 Famous Online Thrift stores in India

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One of the best ways to buy vintage clothes is through a thrift store. But like any other shopping experience, thrifting can be an overwhelming job because you don't know where to start, who has what, and how much it should cost. There are various options out there which just makes it all confusing! Sarojini Nagar Market, Lajpat Nagar, and Banjara Market (only for furniture and home decor) are popular shopping destinations for many Indians in New Delhi. However, many people from various cities find it difficult to thrift because their local thrift shops do not have the items they desire. So, I've compiled a list of the five best Instagram online thrift stores (in my opinion) that will assist you in finding exactly what you're looking for. 1. Thrift By Delhi                                                         Image credit: Instagram/thrift_...

Is Thrifting a new trend?

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Currently, Thrifting is the new trend that's taking the world by storm. And it's not just clothing- you can thrift anything from furniture to decor and more! The thrift stores are often jam-packed because people have now started to look for their desired pair of clothing at the thrift store first rather than at the retailers. The idea of thrifting has been around for decades, but now with Instagram and Social media at our fingertips, people are finding new ways to shop and also to sell. They do not hesitate to thrift anymore as people have realized that it's a way to discover hidden gems and find pieces that aren't mass-produced. To top it off, nowadays people are even making YouTube videos doing a try-on haul of the thrifted items, and some people even have the services of thrifting a perfect head-to-toe outfit for you at a very minimal price, based on the kind of look you want, which is often best for those who don't want to spend a lot on their outfits but also d...

5 items to look for in a thrift store

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We've all heard of the expression "Thrift shopping". But is there any such worthy thing as thrifting? The answer to this is both yes and no, because yes, you can find some great things at thrift stores but only when you know where to search for them. Speaking from personal experience, many people who have never been to a thrift store may perceive it as junk, though it might be true in most cases however I've found some great household items and other things that I wouldn't mind having at my home (and perhaps yours!). These are the top five things that you can look for to make your next visit to the thrift shop even more exciting: 1. Furniture I guess we're all sick and tired of seeing the same white IKEA furniture everywhere, even though it looks nice. However, because most people own IKEA furniture, it's become a little boring. It will still look like any other piece of furniture no matter how many times you repaint it. So, if you are looking for unique t...

My first Blog post!

Welcome! I'm Urmila Gurung. Welcome to my first blog post. Have you ever been excited to go shopping but it all dulls down when you see some repeated basic attires everywhere, which doesn't go to your liking? To top it off, it is exorbitantly priced. Do you ever miss the vintage style made up of great quality? Are you tired of shopping the boring clothes made up of cheap quality? If you ever had these thoughts, then you are at the right place! We all may have heard about thrifting, some may know what it is, while others don't. People view thrifting as shopping for the preowned items of others. While many conceive it as a cheap practice and people often look down on people who go to thrift stores, little do they know the gems people find in thrift stores. Thrift stores! Thrifting! Vintage stuff! Thrift stores are a fun and effective way to buy new stuff. They are also an opportunity to find really great things you didn't know you wanted. What's more? It's incredi...