Thursday, May 8, 2014

Finding A Good Thrift Store Everett WA Way

By Tracie Knight


Finding bargains is what not-new shops are all about. It's possible to find everything from serviceable work clothes to designer dresses. All you need is to find a good thrift store Everett WA and take the time to look through the racks and shelves.

The main motivation for shopping like this is saving money. When you can buy a hundred-dollar coat for fifteen or a forty-dollar pair of shoes for three, it's great. People with a good sense of style and an idea of size can afford to outfit their whole family.

Some second-hand stores are run by non-profit organizations that depend on donations. Others are consignment shops that return a portion of the selling price to clients. People donate clothing and household items for tax deductions or to support good causes. They clean out closets to make way for new styles. They may need to dispose of the contents of a house after the death of a parent or other family member.

People who moving often donate 'clutter' that they don't want to pack. The old adage 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' means that there's someone else who'll love to take it home. Furthermore, the staff will weed out any truly outworn garments or damaged items and only put usable stuff on display. These days, stores are often well-organized, with clothing divided by type, size, and sometimes color to make browsing easier. Housewares will have their own section, as will books, toys, and appliances.

This kind of shopping is exciting because you never know what you'll find. It's usually possible to find what you're looking for - like fleece jackets, for instance, or stretch jeans - but you may also go home with treasures you didn't know you needed until you spotted them on a rack or a shelf. Go downtown for a winter coat and go home with a book by your favorite author, a pair of patterned socks, a pretty scarf, and a pair of gloves as well.

Most stores have fitting rooms, so you can try on clothes before you buy, and many have return policies. This is great for times when you're buying for family members who are not along to try things on. You will generally need your receipt and have to return items within a proscribed time frame.

Check for sales days, when the everyday low prices are even lower. It is possible to get clothes for the whole family, yourself included, for what other people pay for one outfit at the mall. Thrift shopping is also often more convenient. You don't have to fight for a parking space, drive miles into the city center, or stand in long lines to check out.

With over 100,000 residents, Everett has many donors or consignors to keep the thrift stores full for those who need to save money or just love poking around to see what they'll find. The city of Seattle is about twenty-five miles away, so all the wares of that metropolitan area could be sifting down to the not-new shops near you.




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