What Does It Mean to Go Thrifting?

If you’ve ever heard someone say they’re going to go thrifting, you might be wondering what they mean. Simply put, thrifting means to go shopping at a thrift store, garage sale, or flea market.

How is a thrift store different from other stores?

A thrift store sells gently used clothing, furniture, and other items at a discounted price. Goodwill is a thrift store. At Goodwill, we receive donations from the community every day, so our shelves are always stocked with tons of unique finds. The big difference between a thrift store and retail store is that the items for sale at a thrift store have been formerly used. Thrift shopping is a way of giving those items new life.

Why do people like to shop at thrift stores?

When you shop at a thrift store, it’s exciting to think of what you might find. The thrill of the hunt is what compels most people to shop at a thrift store.

When you’re shopping at Goodwill, you never know what you’ll find. Take a walk through the clothing racks, furniture area, and shelves of books, and you’ll get lost in the treasures you might find. When shopping for shoes at a thrift store, you won’t be disappointed with the selection, either. You can find shoes for kids, women, and men at our Goodwill stores.

Are you ready to go thrifting? Goodwill stores are known for their sizable selections, unique goods, fun finds, and of course our low prices! You never know what you’ll find on a Goodwill run. Shop for shoes and more at a Goodwill location near you. For more special offers and coupons, sign up for our email newsletter.