Thrift shopping tips from pro thrifter, Amanda Baumann

Hennepin County, Choose to Reuse: So, you want to try thrifting but you don’t know where to start?

Well, that’s what I’m here for, dear reader. I know many people feel overwhelmed at even the thought of going to a thrift store. I felt the same way when I first began thrifting. Sure, they can be crowded, unorganized, and a little intimidating at first. There is just so much to look at and dig through—“Where do I even start?” you ask.

First, pick a time when you’re not in a rush: an afternoon or evening when you have time to slowly browse the store aisle by aisle and rack by rack. A time when you can put on your headphones, listen to your favorite music or a podcast, and get lost for a little while.

by Hennepin County