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Theres no shortage of reasons to thrift home decor.
In addition to being more sustainable, shopping secondhand is typically more cost-effective than shopping new.
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The downside is that bargains are increasingly hard to come by.
This means, dont get discouraged by an off day.
The more you thrift, the more you increase your chances of locating a treasure.
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Since most stores put out new inventory overnight, arriving bright and early is in your best interest.
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Start slow and consider items that don’t need too much salvaging.
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The one that got away is a very real thing," Cantrell says.
To avoid such regrets, its wise to always come prepared when thrifting.
To land pieces that are great and cheap, youll often need to head out of the big cities.
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“Additionally, these are places that many families tend to settle down in for the long term.
So often, you will find more valuable antique items,” Pangburn says.
Being able to browse several stores in one afternoon will also allow you to comparison shop.
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But if five stores are selling similar items, shop owners are often more likely to price competitively.
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