10 Lessons I learned at the Thrift

Thrift stores shopping is an exciting way to go shopping. You never know what you will pick up at the thrift. So carefully scanning the shop is important before really shopping for anything. Keeping an eye out for that real find is important. Here are 10 lessons I learned at the thrift.

1. Make sure if you make a furniture or Appliance purchase that it can fit in your car for delivery. If it doesn't either find someone else who will help with delivery or ask if the thrift can deliver for a fee. You shouldn't purchase item until you know for sure you can get it delivered.

2. If you pick up a damaged piece of furniture or any other item in Thrift. Make sure you can fix it before taking it home. Have an idea on how to repair it first. Don't just buy item without visualizing it as repaired first.

3. Always pick up old vintage wood frames, especially the art deco-style small ones. They sell all the time. The simplistic design of the wood frame is timeless in design and popular for purchase.

4. Don't ignore glassware there are some name-brand pieces like Dorothy Thorpe silver Rim glasses. They sell for as high as $83 for a set. They are other collectible glass brands that are expensive like Tory Burch, Baccarat, Carney green 36, fornasetti, vintage Libbey bar glasses, curio line. These are just a few of collectible glasses, look for an unusual design on the glass, if they look mid-century modern.

5. Don't ignore plates there are some vintage and modern plates selling for very good money. An example is Dolce & Gabbana plates, Meissen, blue onion. Red and gold accents by Scully and Scully sell for $1,274. Baccarat Mille nuits large plate sells for $400. Churchill Blue Willow plates 20 pieces set at $159.99.

6. Look for Brands you are familiar with to purchase. If you pick up an item that you are not familiar with, you shouldn't pick it up. Only purchase items that you like and that you know the brand well. Purchase if you think it's good for resale or if you personally like it for yourself.

7. Buy items you like and that you would use for yourself, if thinking about reselling item. In case, it doesn't sell you can keep it in Personal Collection.

8. Don't be afraid to walk away from a great bargain. If the item is too good to pass up but if you still feel like it's not for you. Then don't get it, get items you like only and that are really affordable.

9. Pick up craft items like crochet needles in cases, needlepoint kits they are good resellers. An example I picked up a Banecraft aero crochet needle case for $2 it sold for $12 soon after. It was a vintage popular Brand from the UK.

10. Don't pass up on old baskets, some sell for good money especially if they are the Longberger Brand. Vintage baskets sell depending upon shape, size and condition.

In summary, these are the ten lessons I've learned personally at the thrift. Everyone learns tricks of the trade as they gain experience shopping at the thrift. Buy what you like, and at the right price. Research items that you may think have no value like glasses, baskets, craft items, and plates. There is money to be made on these items. Pass on a bargain deal if it's truly not a deal. After shopping Thrift, you tend to learn what is good to buy for yourself or for resale.