Venturing into the Land of Thrift

Okay, I am doing what I never ever do and I am going to attempt to buy from thrift stores more often. I am not the type to browse. So I likely will stick to the big bang for your buck places like Value Village. But I do have some things I want to buy such as clothes for Caia and canning jars.

Since I have no clue where to go I have grabbed some tips from an old article on Tyee.

After the experience...

My first attempt at Value Village was a massive failure. I walked out with an okay tshirt for Caia at $4 and a french style jar for $2. Not a good deal at all. What's up with that. Plus it is close, but not that close.

My second attempt at the local thrift store on our walk to the library was much more successful. I got a number of mason jars for $4 total. And I didn't have to purchase any of the rusty lids. The clothing for Caia was minimal and so so. I am guessing people around here are more focused on clothes.

Thoughts on the experience?

I will pop into thrift stores when passing by and stick to a list of needs (canning supplies and clothing for Caia). But for now I will not go out of my way.

I think I will prioritize efficiency over total thrift until I find a good thrift store that is more reliable. But commend people that have the patience and time to dedicate.

I will continue to use Craigslist and Freecycle to find things I need. I recently scored a new looking double bike trailer for 50% of the purchase price. And it has been a blast to include in our day to day living. Next on the list, a deep freeze!!