Do you also recommend shopping for what you need or want from Goodwill's and Salvation Army's and all of the independent consignment/thrift shops just to keep money from reaching Chicom's hands? Just asking for a friend.
I have purchased everything from my 1918 knabe grand piano to bowls and books at Salvation Army. Sure - there is some junk but also a lot of great useable stuff...
A friend of mine also only purchased her kids clothes at Salvation Army because kids grow out of clothes quickly...
I've found good stuff at secondhand stores, just be aware that they're turning a massive profit due to tax breaks and reselling items that were donated to them for free.😉 Fwiw, garage/rummage sales are the way to go. Craigslist, depending on what you're buying and if you know your market.
This is my main strategy. Also utilize Craigslist and Facebook (I know) Marketplace. Facebook is also good for joining local community groups. A lot of times I see people posting about something they need, give a price range and people reply to help out. Lots of times for less or free. I know there are alternatives to Facebook for local groups like this, just haven't had time to check them out.
Where I live there are a lot of individually owned secondhand stores. They're small businesses just like anyone else. Of the big chains, I've heard Goodwill is kind of a scam as far benefitting the needy, but Salvation Army is on the up and up. Or so I've heard.
Do you also recommend shopping for what you need or want from Goodwill's and Salvation Army's and all of the independent consignment/thrift shops just to keep money from reaching Chicom's hands? Just asking for a friend.
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I have purchased everything from my 1918 knabe grand piano to bowls and books at Salvation Army. Sure - there is some junk but also a lot of great useable stuff...
A friend of mine also only purchased her kids clothes at Salvation Army because kids grow out of clothes quickly...
I've found good stuff at secondhand stores, just be aware that they're turning a massive profit due to tax breaks and reselling items that were donated to them for free.😉 Fwiw, garage/rummage sales are the way to go. Craigslist, depending on what you're buying and if you know your market.
This is my main strategy. Also utilize Craigslist and Facebook (I know) Marketplace. Facebook is also good for joining local community groups. A lot of times I see people posting about something they need, give a price range and people reply to help out. Lots of times for less or free. I know there are alternatives to Facebook for local groups like this, just haven't had time to check them out.
Where I live there are a lot of individually owned secondhand stores. They're small businesses just like anyone else. Of the big chains, I've heard Goodwill is kind of a scam as far benefitting the needy, but Salvation Army is on the up and up. Or so I've heard.
You bet! Second hand, garage/yard sales, made in USA online stores and local stores. It is possible!
If there are any available in your area, shop the mom & pop thrift stores before going to Goodwill & the Salvation Army.