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Virginia Chamlee

“It makes transporting things back to the car a million times easier,” she says.

Bringing your own bags to an indoor thrift store can prove helpful, too.

Do make a habit of visiting the same thrift store on a regular basis.

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“Doing a quick cart edit ensures you are purchasing items that you are truly going to love.”

Brown suggests considering what she calls the “one dollar rule” before committing to an item.

If yes, go for it.

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Brown Paper Thrift

If no or unsure, pass and move on.'"

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Brown Paper Thrift

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