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02 May 2014

Find A Good Thrift Store Everett WA Way

By Tracie Knight


For some, nothing beats a good second-hand shopping experience. These days, with prices going up and job availability going down, finding a thrift store Everett WA way makes more sense than ever. Especially for those times when you just feel like going shopping, bargain-hunting at a not-new store can be lots of guilt-free fun.

It's a great way to ease the guilt over shopping for fun when money is tight. A lot of satisfaction in any shopping experience is just being out and about, looking at pretty things, and maybe finding exactly what you want for yourself or your family. A good eye for size, color, and style is helpful.

People donate clothing for lots of reasons. Some like getting tax deductions. Others want to get rid of last year's styles to make way for the new. After a death, families often take the contents of a house going up for sale to a consignment or non-profit store. That means you can find books, dishes, kitchen ware, lamps, movie or music discs, small appliances, and sometimes furniture at great prices. Collectors look for figurines, glassware, Christmas collectibles, rare books, and other things.

People who moving often donate 'clutter' that they don't want to pack. The old adage 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' means that there's someone else who'll love to take it home. Furthermore, the staff will weed out any truly outworn garments or damaged items and only put usable stuff on display. These days, stores are often well-organized, with clothing divided by type, size, and sometimes color to make browsing easier. Housewares will have their own section, as will books, toys, and appliances.

Since you never know what you'll find in a not-new shop, it's a little more exciting that just going to the mall. Often you can find exactly what you're hoping for, but even if you don't find it on this trip, you'll probably find other things that you want to take home. If you need a winter coat, for instance, you might very well find one and still be able to afford a matching scarf and gloves, as well as a few books or a new coffee mug.

Fitting rooms and full-length mirrors are standard features at most shops, so you can try things on. It's a good idea to check on the policy for returning items, especially if you're shopping for others who are not there to approve purchases. Often you must keep your receipt and make returns in a timely manner, but all sales might be final.

It's a great feeling to get a whole new wardrobe for about what you'd pay for one or two garments at the mall. You may find clothes from upscale stores and catalogs; this means you don't have to make the trip to the big city or pay shipping as well as full retail price. You may also find the perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas gift when you least expect it.

With over a hundred thousand residents, Everett is a great place for not-new shops. There are lots of people to donate or consign, and lots of people who need what the stores offer. Check out the opportunities for real bargains.




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