All those materials have to come out somewhere – on land or sea sometimes faraway places where people live in poverty so your clothes don’t always end up right when they’re supposed to.
Buying Used Is Good For Your Wallet
One of the most obvious perks of buying gently-used is that it saves you money. Buying gently-used clothing is a great way to branch out and try on styles that you wouldn’t otherwise.
Shopping at places like Good Will and The Salvation Army is not only good for you, it’s good for others. Spending your money at a local thrift store will also tend to help your hometown neighbours.
Keep a running list of the things you are looking for. Know your favourite brands and the clothing lines that fit you well. Take notes on your phone if you are looking for a new side table to refinish for the living room or more metal mixing bowls.
This is especially important for those who are new to thrifting! It’s easy to go in wanting one specific item, but more often than not you’ll be surprised by all the great things that you see.