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Friday, February 4, 2022

Writing about the thrift niche

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>When writing about a niche, the blogger or writer will give you very
generic information. For example, write what you like to write about or pick
a topic of great interest to you. The writers never give you specific
subjects to write about. >

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> I write about thrift store finds and going to thrift stores in
general. But, I have to admit that the subject is sometimes limiting. Other
bloggers insist that the reader must have a problem that has to be resolved
and that there is no other reason for reading blogs. I tend to think
otherwise, I think that if you write fun engaging content that the readers
will stay and read the blog post. You don't necessarily have to have an
issue or problem you want solve to read a blog. >

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>I decided to write about the thrift Niche not only to brainstorm my own
topic, but to help others who want to write about the thrift topics. Here
are some actual ideas to write about the thrift niche. Divide thrift store
items into subcategories, for example: clothing, you can write the
following: >

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>Here are just a few topics one could write about in the thrift Niche. For
home decor items you could ask these questions in the thrift niche; >

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>These are just some ideas on two categories in the thrift. You could write
about toys, collectibles, books, art, unusual things to Thrift, linen and
many other thrift store items in the thrift niche. >

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>If you love to thrift, you will find a lot of topics to write about in the
thrift niche. There are so many topics and solutions to write about in the
thrift niche that you will have endless content for your blog. >

Writing about the thrift niche

When writing about a niche, the blogger or writer will give you very generic information. For example, write what you like to write about or pick a topic of great interest to you. The writers never give you specific subjects to write about.

I write about thrift store finds and going to thrift stores in general. But, I have to admit that the subject is sometimes limiting. Other bloggers insist that the reader must have a problem that has to be resolved and that there is no other reason for reading blogs. I tend to think otherwise, I think that if you write fun engaging content that the readers will stay and read the blog post. You don't necessarily have to have an issue or problem you want solve to read a blog.

I decided to write about the thrift Niche not only to brainstorm my own topic, but to help others who want to write about the thrift topics. Here are some actual ideas to write about the thrift niche. Divide thrift store items into subcategories, for example: clothing, you can write the following:

1. how to purchase thrift store clothing.

2. how to create one-of-a-kind outfits at the thrift.

3. how to sustain and maintain thrift clothing.

4. what are the do's and don'ts of thrift fashion

5. should thrift clothing be sustainable for the future.

Here are just a few topics one could write about in the thrift Niche. For home decor items you could ask these questions in the thrift niche;

1. what brand should one look for in Thrift for home decor?

2. what are popular items to buy in Thrift for home decor?

3. should you buy used pots and pans from the thrift?

4. what are some creative uses for home decor Thrift items?

5. how would thrifted home decor items fit in design in one's house?

These are just some ideas on two categories in the thrift. You could write about toys, collectibles, books, art, unusual things to Thrift, linen and many other thrift store items in the thrift niche.

If you love to thrift, you will find a lot of topics to write about in the thrift niche. There are so many topics and solutions to write about in the thrift niche that you will have endless content for your blog.

What are the rules of thrift store shopping etiquette

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>This is a good question, what is thrift store etiquette? Thrift store
etiquette is the rules that make interaction with others less inoffensive
and comfortable at a thrift store. Thrift store etiquette involves learning
proper behavior socially and professionally, in casual or formal
circumstances, here and abroad in the thrift stores. >

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>1. Be aware of Shoppers around you as you move down the aisles. If
you have a cart be mindful not to block aisles. keep cart close to the side
of the aisle, you are viewing. It’s good etiquette to be mindful of people
around you so you can avoid bumping into anyone. >

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> 2. When looking through thrift items, leave them in the spot you
found them, don't unfold clothing and leave it like that. Refold clothing.
Leave the items where you found it instead of moving items around. The
employees have grouped certain items together like glassware for
example. >

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> 3. Don't pull price tags off the items and change prices on
items. Looks Shady when you do that.It makes it harder for people that are
actually buying piece to know the price and the thrift would have to reprice
items. >

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> 4. Don't buy unpriced donations there are still on cart wait
until the items are placed on shelves. This is bad etiquette when you
purchase items off the cart that the employees are about to price the items
on, unless you ask the employee first. If it's okay to take off the
cart before pricing item. >

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>5. Don't try to haggle over price, the prices are set at the thrift,
it's not a bazaar or swap meet. At checkout, there is always someone trying
to haggle over the price at the thrift. These prices have been set by
the thrift and usually the employees don’t have the authority to
unilaterally change the prices. So be mindful of others waiting on
line when you try to haggle over thrift store items. >

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> 6. Watch your children, if you bring kids into the thrift.
Children could innocently damage items at thrift if playing
around. >

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>7. Only take what you use currently and leave the rest for others.If
you see a lot of ites up for sale that you like but there are many of the
same goods. Then leave it for someone else to get, if you have gotten
a lot of the items already. >

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>8. Don't take too much time in dressing rooms, allow time for others
to use dressing rooms to. If the fitting rooms are crowded then good decorum
would be to try your item and get out of the fitting room as soon as
possible so that others could use it. >

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> 9. If shopping at Goodwill bins or Outlets doesn't run to grab items.
Don't act like a Walmart shopper during a Christmas rush. It’s important to
be civilized and not run to grab items out of bins. It makes the
experience more pleasant for everyone. >

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>10. Don't touch items from another person's cart. This is common
sense, if you see something you like in someone’s cart then its too late to
get it because its in someone else’s cart. >

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> 11. Do not donate items after hours, try to donate them when staff is
available to put away items. It’s bad form to leave items after donation
hours because if the donation area is open air, you will leave the donated
items out to the elements until the following day when the staff can process
the donations. >

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> 12. Do not ask staff to check if items you're looking for is in the
back. They must wait to price items before putting on the floor. Even, if
they had the item in the back they normally wait for until they have priced
the item to bring it out to the shelves. >

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> 13. Don't take don't talk too loudly or be disruptive. Thrift stores
are normally quiet and pensive places. There is usually music being played
at thrift stores but if you go to a thrift that is relatively quiet then you
should not speak too loudly or be disruptive. >

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> 14. Scan the thrift before actually shopping to get used to the lay
of the land. It is good to scan the shop first then look around the store
twice to make sure you have not left anything behind. >

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> in summary, if you do these fifteen things. Your life in thrift
stores will be much easier. Thrift store etiquette is important to make
everyone's experience at the thrift enjoyable.. >

What are the rules of thrift store shopping etiquette

This is a good question, what is thrift store etiquette? Thrift store etiquette is the rules that make interaction with others less inoffensive and comfortable at a thrift store. Thrift store etiquette involves learning proper behavior socially and professionally, in casual or formal circumstances, here and abroad in the thrift stores.

Some rules of thrift etiquette is to;

1. Be aware of Shoppers around you as you move down the aisles. If you have a cart be mindful not to block aisles. keep cart close to the side of the aisle, you are viewing. It’s good etiquette to be mindful of people around you so you can avoid bumping into anyone.

2. When looking through thrift items, leave them in the spot you found them, don't unfold clothing and leave it like that. Refold clothing. Leave the items where you found it instead of moving items around. The employees have grouped certain items together like glassware for example.

3. Don't pull price tags off the items and change prices on items. Looks Shady when you do that.It makes it harder for people that are actually buying piece to know the price and the thrift would have to reprice items.

4. Don't buy unpriced donations there are still on cart wait until the items are placed on shelves. This is bad etiquette when you purchase items off the cart that the employees are about to price the items on, unless you ask the employee first. If it's okay to take off the cart before pricing item.

5. Don't try to haggle over price, the prices are set at the thrift, it's not a bazaar or swap meet. At checkout, there is always someone trying to haggle over the price at the thrift. These prices have been set by the thrift and usually the employees don’t have the authority to unilaterally change the prices. So be mindful of others waiting on line when you try to haggle over thrift store items.

6. Watch your children, if you bring kids into the thrift. Children could innocently damage items at thrift if playing around.

7. Only take what you use currently and leave the rest for others.If you see a lot of ites up for sale that you like but there are many of the same goods. Then leave it for someone else to get, if you have gotten a lot of the items already.

8. Don't take too much time in dressing rooms, allow time for others to use dressing rooms to. If the fitting rooms are crowded then good decorum would be to try your item and get out of the fitting room as soon as possible so that others could use it.

9. If shopping at Goodwill bins or Outlets doesn't run to grab items. Don't act like a Walmart shopper during a Christmas rush. It’s important to be civilized and not run to grab items out of bins. It makes the experience more pleasant for everyone.

10. Don't touch items from another person's cart. This is common sense, if you see something you like in someone’s cart then its too late to get it because its in someone else’s cart.

11. Do not donate items after hours, try to donate them when staff is available to put away items. It’s bad form to leave items after donation hours because if the donation area is open air, you will leave the donated items out to the elements until the following day when the staff can process the donations.

12. Do not ask staff to check if items you're looking for is in the back. They must wait to price items before putting on the floor. Even, if they had the item in the back they normally wait for until they have priced the item to bring it out to the shelves.

13. Don't take don't talk too loudly or be disruptive. Thrift stores are normally quiet and pensive places. There is usually music being played at thrift stores but if you go to a thrift that is relatively quiet then you should not speak too loudly or be disruptive.

14. Scan the thrift before actually shopping to get used to the lay of the land. It is good to scan the shop first then look around the store twice to make sure you have not left anything behind.

15. Don't be upset if you don't find anything at the thrift store. Sometimes, you may not find anything at the thrift because you may not find anything that attracts you that day. But, the key is to keep returning to the thrift to find your special item.

in summary, if you do these fifteen things. Your life in thrift stores will be much easier. Thrift store etiquette is important to make everyone's experience at the thrift enjoyable..

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Top tools of the trade to go thrift shopping

Going to the thrift store may be a fun adventure, especially if you are looking for something specific. If you are looking for that one item to to decorate or for reselling purposes, then you should bring along the these items when shopping.

1. bring a tape measure to measure any furniture and appliances you may be looking for specific space in the house. a tape measure can help you measure the item before purchase because some furniture may be too big for the space. You want to buy items to scale to fit the home properly.

2. bring a phone to research the items on Ebay if you are purchasing for resale. Use your phone to look up eBay comps before purchasing that item to make sure it's worth your time and energy to list and sell.

3. bring a camera to take pictures of the items if you are indecisive of your purchase. Take photos of the items you are interested in, if indecisive on getting the item. Get opinions on the item from others, just remember that in the thrift store items sell fast.

4. bring a black light to identify pieces that glow in the dark, an example Vaseline Glass. Identifying vaseline glass is difficult that is why the backlight is needed.

5. bring a loupe or magnifying glass to examine items carefully. You

may need to see a signature on art or jewelry. You will need a Jeweler's loupe or magnifying glass to see more clearly.

6. bring a flashlight to see things more closely. a flashlight is good for items that are hidden in the back that you can't see. you can take your time to examine with a flashlight..

In summary, you should use these tools when going shopping. It will make the shopping experience more precise with less mistakes are likely. Especially, in selections of furniture pieces, if you find pieces that fit in scalability. If you use these tools to purchase items at the thrift store you can't go wrong.

Top tools of the trade to go thrift shopping

4. bring a black light to identify pieces that glow in the dark, an example Vaseline Glass. Identifying vaseline glass is difficult that is why the backlight is needed.

5. bring a loupe or magnifying glass to examine items carefully. You

may need to see a signature on art or jewelry. You will need a Jeweler's loupe or magnifying glass to see more clearly.

6. bring a flashlight to see things more closely. a flashlight is good for items that are hidden in the back that you can't see. you can take your time to examine with a flashlight..

Monday, January 24, 2022

How to save more money shopping at thrift stores.

Thrift shopping is the best way to save money shopping. There are even more
ways to save at the thrift store despite all the regular savings. Thrift
stores often have sales to get rid of excess inventory.

They will list it on a sign or whiteboard, and list which items are on
sale. An example they may list 50% off the books, dishes, or whichever
category they decide to place on special. These sales are announced daily on
whiteboards and signs. This is a great way to save on Thrift items at the
store.

Besides announced sales, Some stores offer discounts by offering a Rewards
program.

An example would be at the sheriff's Ranch after a certain number of
purchases of $10 or more. They will give you a $5 discount. You have to tell
them your phone number and they will find you in their system if you have
shopped there before..

Some thrift shops will offer percentage discounts off the item, for
example, they may offer 60% off lamps or Furniture. Helping hands has an
amazing deal sometimes. About two weeks ago they have 60% off items in their
shop except for items marked one dollar and under.

In summary, many thrift stores may or may not offer these specials.
Depending upon the thrift store. I know that the thrift store I visit often
offer one of these three discounts within their store. Making thrift
shopping a more affordable and cheaper way to purchase items. Thrift stores
are the best way to save doing these inflationary times.

Savings House- Saving Money Shopping and Thrifting

Friday, February 4, 2022

Writing about the thrift niche

Writing about the thrift niche

What are the rules of thrift store shopping etiquette

What are the rules of thrift store shopping etiquette

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Top tools of the trade to go thrift shopping

Top tools of the trade to go thrift shopping

Monday, January 24, 2022

How to save more money shopping at thrift stores.

How Inflation is affecting the thrift stores

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