Comments on: Top 10 Thrift Store Shopping Tips

By: debbie

debbie — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:44:26 +0000

I make sure I have band aids. Picked up too many items with sharp edges in the past.

By: Pam Kessler

Pam Kessler — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:13:20 +0000

In reply to Monika. What??? I never thought to use one of those apps. Thanks for suggesting it!

By: Monika

Monika — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:56:50 +0000

In reply to Kerry.

A friend turned me on to an app allowing smartphones to take measurements.
I tried it.
It works.
Just in case you forgot your tape measure.

By: K

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:09:24 +0000

In reply to Sue Phillips. It works best on the greener uranium glass. You're welcome, happy treasure hunting!

By: Sue Phillips

Sue Phillips — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 03:28:48 +0000

In reply to K.. I know that this is a pretty old post but I would still like to say thank you for this tip because a friend and I were discussing how I might be able to recognize this type of glass, thanks!

By: Vicki Miller

Vicki Miller — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:03:49 +0000

In reply to Trish @TheOldPostRoad. I LOVE YOUR PAGE. I HAVE MADE THE BOWLING BALLS BUT THE HEAT IN FLORIDA IS SO INTENSE EVERYTHING FELL OFF, SO I SPRAY PAINTED THEM GOLD.

By: K.

K. — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:03:46 +0000

I like to carry a small blacklight flashlight to shine on Vaseline glass. If itlights up, its the real deal.

By: janice

janice — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:11:16 +0000

In reply to Pam. Watch out putting magnets anywhere near your wallet with your credit card!!!

By: Mardie Jane

Mardie Jane — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 01:42:42 +0000

If any of you visit Florida, (at least along the east coast) there are many Goodwill stores not far off 95. You will find all kinds of things because there are a lot of fancy neighboods but also a lot of older people who have bought all kinds of goodies they do feel is just "old stuff".
Also people who are just downsizing so they can travel or whatever. We have Salvation army stores too but other than that they are all stand alone shops. It is fun to get to know some of the owners and drop your donations at the stores that you have the most fun shopping at.
Loved your tips and humor too as everyone seems to but I have to ask...what are the magnets in your purse for? Lol

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:08:23 +0000

I love your post! As a fellow thrift store junky myself I learned a few new tricks I haven't thought of yet (aside from the hand sanitizer lol).
Thanks a bunch!