This isn't even a nice thrift store. It's in a crappy neighborhood and alot of the items are dirty (like toys) They were painting it today so I think they are trying to make it look better. Everything was organized. I don't know where I'm going to get my ebay inventory now. I can still make a profit but not as high as before. I realize they have to make money too but here is my issue. All their inventory is FREE. The workers there are either volunteers, doing community service, or live in their half way house. The people who run this store are the same people who had the warehouse close to me that closed in October. They reopened in another area of town and changed their business model to a higher end thrift store. So they have 2 buildings. I don't understand why they did not close the store in the crappy neighborhood and keep the warehouse, leaving one rent payment instead of 2. That way they could have continued to offer cheap prices. I think their higher end boutique isn't making it so they had to raise the prices at the other store. It sucks but what can you do? It's still cheaper than Goodwill but the quality just isn't there. I did find this dictionary for a buck. It's from the 50's.
I also found another Speak and Spell but this was at Goodwill. This will be my third one. I'm not sure if I missed the buying craze or I'm pricing them too high as none of them have sold. I did sell a Speak and Read a week back for $45 to a buyer in the U.K.
Saturday, I sold my vintage sewing bag for $35. I saw one last week at Goodwill but did not purchase it. Today, I decided if it was still there I would buy it since my other one sold. It was still there. (Not sure if that is a good sign or not.. Was it still there because it was destined to be mine or will this one be a dud?) I have it listed in my store.
There was also a vintage mannequin at the thrift store. I debated about getting it. Later in the day, I had my sister call to see how much it was. They told her it wasn't for sale. (insert sad face) I'm really bummed about that. Why won't they sell it to me??? Putting one clothing item on the manny isn't going to get your crappy clothes to sell. Honestly. Sell it to me. I neeeeeeeeeed it. Ok I'm gonna wipe away those tears now. j/k
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My thrift store of choice is moving into a larger space, I wonder if this will increase their prices? I'm upset for you, they sure had a major increase in prices.
ReplyDeleteThe thrift stores and GW's in Southern California a not cheap either. It's hard to find bargins!!!
ReplyDeleteThat sucks! the Charity shops here in the Uk are wuite expensive to and it is way better to go to car boot sales (yard sales).There are so many charity shops here that sell rubbish thatno one it their right minds would buy.But then again maybe i havent been to alot.hope you get really good bargains.hang in there. =)
ReplyDeleteHi Becky! I live in a small rural area, and our thrift stores are INSANE! The strange thing is sometimes they are not use to seeing high end brands, so they mark them cheaper than Walmart brand...but it is rare to see high end brands there.
ReplyDeleteLuckily I live about an hour away from a major metro and suburbs. Once a month I drive to the goodwill outlet about an hour away and stock up for the month. Is there anyway you can do something like that??
I noticed you don't sell clothing? Is that something you would ever consider? Maybe that can boosts sales for you.
GOOD LUCK,
Jen