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@aprilwilcher3311 8 жыл бұрын

Another tip. Make sure everyone at home knows you're going to be gone for quite awhile. Nothing worse than being rushed while thrifting.

@Homegrown_Values 8 жыл бұрын

I so agree, no such thing as a 5 min hunt

@zarahhammer4643 8 жыл бұрын

+A LaRonde my mother says differently but I dont

@Homegrown_Values 8 жыл бұрын

+Fluffy Puff I've tried lol, I get to caught up in the search I lose track of time 😃

@zarahhammer4643 8 жыл бұрын

Happens to me 2

@cupcakeadventures8770 8 жыл бұрын

yeas I hate when that happens.

@sammiwyatt 8 жыл бұрын

My tip is to always check the armpits for subtle stains or holes!

@kendrarose1387 6 жыл бұрын

And in the crotch area on pants for those busted leg seams.

@user-nb4sn8zt3c 5 жыл бұрын

...You are loved

@heymaryelizabeth 5 жыл бұрын

sam wyatt YES!!! Always a good one!!!!!! So smart. ❤️

@nonorania 5 жыл бұрын

If there’s a small hole, you can probably just sew it up

@debdalton3614 4 жыл бұрын

sam wyatt mhas us d

@johannacannella909 7 жыл бұрын

just binge watching every thrift video I see

@RuslanaNess 7 жыл бұрын

same lol

@tamtube8941 5 жыл бұрын

My best find was at my local Salvation Army I found a small canteen shaped purse that I fell in love with; I bought it for $3.99 since it was half off day and when I got home I realized it was brand new so I googled the brand name “Etienne Aigner” and realized it’s a $230 purse I couldn’t believe it....sometimes the thrift stores don’t know what they have 😂

@briancakelley747 5 жыл бұрын

Tottaly!

@wsue1038 5 жыл бұрын

I have been told that even antique dealers can't be experts on everything!

@astrid301 4 жыл бұрын

Same! I bought a jacket for €15 and I googled it at home and it was worth €250

@cait. 8 жыл бұрын

#32: Thrift where the rich people live!

@kb9847 8 жыл бұрын

+Cait Smith This is such a good tip!!! :) I find way better stuff in those neighbourhoods esp name brand clothes, but also just higher end items.

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

GOOD ONE!!

@normabaker2004 7 жыл бұрын

omg great idea!!

@purselady2 6 жыл бұрын

ONCE MY SISTERS KID SAID GOODWILL VALUE FOR POOR PEOPLE NOT TRUE!

@haziesthoughts3869 6 жыл бұрын

Caitlin Smith 8

@Tina06019 8 жыл бұрын

The joy of thrift stores: IT'S THE HUNT! My best find was a 25 cent book at a library sale - it was a yearbook from the US Army's Cavalry School (at Ft. Riley, Kansas) from the year that then-Major George Patton attended the school. It included an essay by MAJ Patton. It made the very best present I ever gave to my brother - a US Army Armored Cavalry officer.

@Sarah-xw2ff 4 жыл бұрын

Patton is actually one of my relatives, through marriage. Small world. :)

@mikaylaskierski926 8 жыл бұрын

i went to s goodwill and got a leather jacket that was originally like 100$ for 6$

@supermodelatlanta1354 6 жыл бұрын

Mikayla Skierski bumbed. a girl got a vintafe gucci for 2.00 1/2 price wensdays 😣

@cherylpemberton1676 6 жыл бұрын

Mikayla Skierski, I went to a local Hospital Auxiliary (Hazel Hawkins in Hollister) several years ago when they were fixing to move to a bigger place. The sign said, "All Womens' Clothing $1.00" so I took all 6 real leather coats & jackets to the register. The girl questioned it, manager was brought up, she said the sign said..., sell them to her for $1 !!!! I STILL wear them, one is a gorgeous calf-length duster, another is designer waist-coat, another a brown bomber, another biker-type; the rest I have to family!!!!

@alexanderkurokawa8834 5 жыл бұрын

I got Chanel dress pants for 18 c: I'm short but fits me perfectly!

@dawnburwell4876 5 жыл бұрын

I found a new eggplant purple wool pea coat for $2.50

@kf10126 5 жыл бұрын

I went once to a cute thrift store in a small town where i used to live. There was a fill (STUFF!!!) a paper grocery bag for $3 apiece special major sale. I found the two most awesome red and camel knee-length leather fitted coats. Both truly vintage i believe. They didn't mark them as not for sale in the brown grocery paper bag sale but hesitated greatly on allowing that major steal. I still feel that $20 each was an amazing find. Alas both are dead now. One, i got too heavy for and the sleeves ended up being too short anyway and no returns (red one and SUCH beautiful color. Blue-based vivid red...maybe cross between cherry, candy apple and strawberry reds. Or the color British Red Coat like the iconic L'Oreal lipstick shade or cherries in the snow lipstick by Revlon...but as usual i seriously digress.) I wore that camel coat every day in fall and winter and even early spring, until i wore it out from daily use. The loss and grief was overwhelming...just kidding.

@toya1love 8 жыл бұрын

Vintage Christian Dior trench coat $49.99 Google it $300. Givenchy red caplet jacket/coat $49.99 couldn't find anything on Google similar but Givenchy is expensive af. Marmot coat $34.99 Google $425. Jams World Hawaiian dresses(3) $2.99 each Google $133 each. Louis Vuitton mini backpack $30 took it to the LV store confirmed it was real. Columbia coats(3) & Columbia full ski onesie $6.49 each also, Columbia ski pants $4.99 everyone knows the brand it ain't cheap. I live & thrift in Brooklyn, NY.

@doskawisniewska7854 5 жыл бұрын

I got Dolce & Gabbana vintage handbag for $6 at the Goodwill :)

@fellowhuman8830 5 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel. Im a record fan but most are £20. 8 for £5

@ninahasabanana 3 жыл бұрын

damn, ive gotta move to brooklyn

@SS-gr2wx 3 жыл бұрын

I would loveeee to go thrifting in NY I was gonna go but corona ugh

@rosaveldhorst6426 8 жыл бұрын

i once found a REAL VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON BAG WITH KEYHOLDERTHINGY FOR €15 and an almost brand new pair of doc martens for only €9

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!!!!!

@IMLVH 8 жыл бұрын

+Rosa Veldhorst Thriftshopping is the BESt!!! I shared a thrifted Jeans DIY on my channel. Would love for you to check it out!

@gabekone1138 8 жыл бұрын

+Mary Elizabeth sd

@rachelmckeeman248 6 жыл бұрын

I found brand new docs today for $9 !! I can probably make a good $50 on them

@Simplystimulating 6 жыл бұрын

Rosa Veldhorst oh

@giocondakisses 7 жыл бұрын

thrift used to be good for me, I have an extensive collection of vintage dresses, however, during the past year or year and a half I notice that they're pricing the items really high, local shops, goodwill, salvation, anywhere..... and tip #33, it's a lesson hard learned, when buying clothes don't take them straight home, even if you spend a little extra time and money, take them to the dry cleaners or the washateria, cloth moths can hide very very well even if you think it's clean, the getting rid of those suckers and the damage they can cause to your other items is not worth it

@laurie4275 6 жыл бұрын

Monalisa Menno I stopped shopping Goodwill, because their prices are higher now than several discount retailers. A manager once told me, they price items according to their "typical retail value". That's so wrong. And I even see a lot of Dollar Tree items in there, priced from $5 - $10. They KNOW they're ripping us off.

@blondwiththewind 5 жыл бұрын

Monalisa Menno ... OR you could take large plastic bags (trash bags etc.) and put the clothing in it and tie it closed....those moths can't get into your home that way, and you've got extra time to plan a trip to the laundromat in a day or two.

@9159bsbs 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! One thing I always do is hold the clothing to the light and check for moth holes!

@wangxianist 8 жыл бұрын

many of my clothes and shoes that usually catch my friends' attention are the ones from the thrift shop. it's really a good feeling not mainly because i'm being complimented, but because digging through the items in the store and getting them for an affordable price are pure heaven. ♥

@The1fromBK 7 жыл бұрын

make sure you are well hydrated and fed! :)

@mcoordinator 6 жыл бұрын

Minna Randolph I'm not a breakfast person bc when I'm running errands, the "heavy" feeling slows me down!lol! But I go early to the thrift stores... then always regret not eating!lol So I keep a protein bar in my bag now...Just gotta remember to bring water too! Thrift Shopping isn't a jog...it's a marathon!!!

@yvonprudhomme594 2 жыл бұрын

And that you've no need of a pit stop

@craftycrumpet34 7 жыл бұрын

32, probably dont put glasses and mugs found in goodwill to your lips :/ lol

@laurie4275 6 жыл бұрын

crafty crumpet yeah, I was grossed out when I saw her do that too.

@ciciriddick 6 жыл бұрын

As someone who works at a thrift store, I almost threw up. I've seen things that will make you want to wash, bleach, and steam everything you buy from one.

@dressupdana 5 жыл бұрын

I started the video over to see if she really did that. LOL.

@heymaryelizabeth 5 жыл бұрын

crafty crumpet Hahhaha! It’s been working for me since the 80’s! I like to say, it builds immunity! 🤣🤣🤣 point taken!

@ludastout2852 5 жыл бұрын

What about bed bugs or something else? I usually wash and iron new stuff from Dillards where we have 70% plus additional 30 - 40%. Estate sales, probably, a better option.

@PablaencasaBlogspotMx 8 жыл бұрын

I love thrifting!!! thanks for the tips, I just found a cb2 acrylic coffe table like new for 30 bucks!!! :D I'm so happy!

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

WOOOOOW! I'd like to find one of those! Amazing!!

@hollysduvall 8 жыл бұрын

Good Vid! In addition to a measuring tape, a magnet and a magnifying glass are great too!

@skliea 8 жыл бұрын

Also, some big name stores donate to thrift stores. Our target donates items that don't sale to our goodwill. That includes anything from furniture to baby wipes.

@shaysinger6461 8 жыл бұрын

These are all amazing tips! I absolutely love thrifiting! I'm in the Portland, Oregon area and do well with mostly Goodwill here. I seriously can't imagine paying full price and shopping at retail stores!

@terrysilva6430 6 жыл бұрын

I found a vintage 70s wedding dress in perfect condition. The lace on the bodice was stunning and the small train was all set for bustling too. What was most amazing was that it fit me like a glove and even my height. $25 for it. I never wore it, I just like looking at it

@ohceanique 8 жыл бұрын

this is so helpful!! i love the ethics behind thrift stores, so much less wasteful! also the thing about out of town thrift stores is true af i find the best stuff at thrift stores that aren't in my city

@IMLVH 8 жыл бұрын

+ohceanique It's so true!! Love thrifting in other cities!! I just shared a thrifted levis JEANS DIY on my channel! Would love for you to check it out!

@Alexyybeauty13 8 жыл бұрын

This past weekend I found an old bomber jacket that resembled one I was going to buy from urban but it was only $5 :) Definitely the most recent best!

@KatMarie 8 жыл бұрын

so many great tips Mary! I'd love to see a thrift haul!

@crsh2007 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE thrift store shopping! Found sooo many good pieces of clothing over the years, all in great condition for a fraction of the price you would spend in the stores!

@Marjol 8 жыл бұрын

it's my dream to do a thrifting road trip in the US. But it'll probably kill me, not only cause I can't drive, but because of all the great furniture and decor items I could spot in your vid alone and not being able to take them with me on the plane back home. The Dutch are so frugal everything here is picked over or priced ridiculously.

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

That's my dream too!!!!!

@rebeccajones9757 6 жыл бұрын

You would love it here! There's so much inventory.

@dlm4708 6 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to run a business where I mail clothes to other countries for someone there to resell. >D I wanted a degree in intl. business when I was 15 for that reason... but I lost my connections in Japan to make it happen. ::sighs:: So many countries where this kind of thing would work. My Dutch friends complain that their secondhand jeans are as expensive as higher-end brand jeans here in America! o.o *or* I could get a secondhand pair here for ~$10 and ship them for $10-15 by weight. heh.

@danielachamorro8783 6 жыл бұрын

Marjol that sounds like the best trip ever.

@leslieneufeld5245 5 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to know where you were when you found that elephant tea set!!! I ADORE anything ELEPHANT!!! LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!

@Marialla. 8 жыл бұрын

Different thrift stores, you'll find, have a different "flavor" if you go there often. I have three in my area I shop often, and I've learned A has great handmade quilts a lot, B has really good clothing my size, and C has furniture and art I like. All three stores sell all those things, but each one has it's own pool of donators, which influences what exactly they have to sell.

@keithparkhill8321 8 жыл бұрын

+Marialla I would forego the furniture unless you are capable of cleaning it well. Bedbugs are to bad right now and a infestation will cost you more than you would save.

@lady12480 8 жыл бұрын

I just went on a thrift store shopping spree yesterday! So much more fun than shopping at regular stores

@cheesecake134 8 жыл бұрын

YES to the go-back rack! There is always good stuff there.

@kathycourtney7958 6 жыл бұрын

Love this. I've been shopping at Goodwill for decades. My home is 95% furnished from Goodwill, thrift stores, and resale apps. And people tell me all the time how beautiful it is. Cheap is fun!! Yes, the hunt is fun!!

@oliviab.2374 8 жыл бұрын

Ok I love this video, just really good little lists for everyday things are just the gold of KZfaq.

@immasmiler7520 6 жыл бұрын

I take hours when I'm thrifting 😜

@mcoordinator 6 жыл бұрын

Imma Smiler me too! I look at the time ...3-4 hours , gone!!lol!

@hisomebodytrackingmuch1309 6 жыл бұрын

Me three

@karlykpop8378 5 жыл бұрын

Y’all lucky... I barley have time to do my homework....😂😂 What am I kidding... I NEVER have time to do my homework 💀💀

@g_e_r_l_a_d 3 жыл бұрын

Sameeee

@yvonprudhomme594 2 жыл бұрын

Easy, 3 to 4 hrs. at least once a week !

@dawn__to__dusk9129 8 жыл бұрын

My friend bought a 53 piece China set for 25. I later googled the sets design name and turns out her set it worth about 400 dollars!

@ChantelFaith 8 жыл бұрын

I work next door to a thrift store so I go in often! A few finds include a Rebecca minkoff bag, a k-cup carousel, a pair of almost new converse, a few video games, season 1/2 of game of thrones, a couple times I've found cross stitching supplies and latest my wallet that's olivia+joy! Everything was super cheap!

@lovingmyhairjourney 8 жыл бұрын

I found a Tory Burch beach tote for $2.50! a lady had it and I silently stalked her until she put it down LOL

@mcoordinator 6 жыл бұрын

Kristen lol

@mary0margaret 8 жыл бұрын

RE: rule 30: WHAT ARE YOU NOT TELLING US MARY ELIZABETH

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhaha!

@auggun14 8 жыл бұрын

+Mary Elizabeth YAS!#Bernie2016 #VoteBlue

@TapsonGlass 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my GOD. That elephant tea pot is to DIE for. Love your videos! Every time a new one comes out it just makes my day. Keep on it Mary

@danine527 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips i think i use all of them , we have 11 thrift stores in out suburb and i go to at least 3 of them every week , and i do agree you have to dig deep and look through everything , my last 3 grandchildren have been dressed beautifully in label clothes ..great video ty x

@TheMaryCin 8 жыл бұрын

Wow. The trift store here completely suck. They have nothing good AT ALL. a lot of junk and over priced. Like $12 for a shirt at the thrift T shirt? You can find that at tj Max.

@gabekone1138 8 жыл бұрын

rdfyty

@m1975cl 7 жыл бұрын

Cindy Sin same in my area, the prices are insane for junk.

@adrianacanales5924 7 жыл бұрын

You should Google how much Goodwill makes. the CEO is a crook. That's why the prices are so high.

@mareekettle2548 7 жыл бұрын

Cindy Sin Then google the Salvation Army and see what their CEO earns and how much of every dollar actually go to the charity

@deirdreabc 6 жыл бұрын

Maree kettle I hear what you're saying, but look up what CEO's earn in other areas. Guaranteed it's more....

@rimmelgirl2346 8 жыл бұрын

I love your thrift videos the most!!

@daillestlady 6 жыл бұрын

Since my mom sews, I learned to turn the clothing inside out to make sure it's properly lined/not damaged. Also, some items are handmade but made extremely well and that's always a score! I live in the DC area so I hit the Value Villages and Goodwills (there are plenty between DC, MD, VA) and my favorite is the Salvation Army in Alexandria VA. It's where I've picked up all of my Oscar De La Renta, Guiseppe Zannotti and BCBG!

@KIKOMOON 8 жыл бұрын

Your tips are so smart and logic! Thank you so much!

@baglady61154 8 жыл бұрын

Best thing I ever found at a thrift store was a LV Speedy 25 bag for $ 5.99.,yes $5.99.

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

+Jmc AMAZING!!!

@mintylps063 8 жыл бұрын

Mine is some pink superstars

@katrinepetersen2566 7 жыл бұрын

Jmc I found a designer dress. According to Google it is worth 1500 kr. I bought it for 50

@Elchino5.7 7 жыл бұрын

Jmc mine was a brand new 50$ pink hoddie

@TJ-sr7dd 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I understand completely when you encounter a designer luxury item at bargain prices....it is amazing. I attain a authentic beautiful Black Leather, Mens Coach Legacy tote bag for $80.00. Which retail for $700 or $800 in excellent condition. I gotten a timeless Mens full length Blk. Shearling coat for $15.00 Which retail for any where from $1200 or $2000 depending on where you purchase new like Neiman Marcus or Barney's of New York. Many other wonderful fines over the years thrifting. I go frequently least one a month and donate some items back once done with items and get a receipt for my taxes for charitable donations. Helping the homeless and providing job training in the Goodwill corporation, Salvation Army, maybe other stores when you Thrift plus savings ect. Is why I thrift.

@ThriftsandTangles 8 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I'm glad I'm not the only one that tries to nonchalantly stalk people around the thrift store. LOL!

@sixinchzipper 8 жыл бұрын

Love it! Style Doppelgänger- I'm glad I'm not the only one who's thought of that! It's so true! 💜

@Tgd509 8 жыл бұрын

I definitely find the best pieces for my lookbooks in the thrift store. Love this!

@maylenemcdondald6156 8 жыл бұрын

I love retro clothes and I find that Goodwill is a great place to find them! I also agree with the stinky items! It's more costly to try and remove odor from clothing, especially if it never comes off the clothes! So many of my jewelry came from thift stores, too!

@Tina06019 8 жыл бұрын

If the item is very inexpensive, I have taken the chance and machine-washed "Dry Clean Only" items. I have had some things fall apart, but more often than not, I have been successful. Nonetheless, I am more willing to take a chance on a stained garment than a smelly one. Also, if a blouse or dress is large enough, I will wash it and then re-cut and re-style it, removing the sweat-stained underarm and collar areas.

@cactiandivy8425 8 жыл бұрын

My best thrift find were a pair of crushed velvet dolce and gabanna pants for $5!! Ioved this video!

@juliaaa9164 4 жыл бұрын

I currently work in a thrift store and you won’t believe all good stuff people donate ! Sometimes you open up a bag full of Lacoste shirts or Levis... the thing is that we gotta price more than 2000 items a day so that means that we don’t have time to check clothes correctly. So always check good before you buy !

@Angellll_Marie_B 5 жыл бұрын

I AM WITH #21!!!!! as a Texas Goodwill employee i am ALWAYS pushing out new stuff on racks and in carts and people are ALWAYS waiting to look through EVERYTHING I'm about to put out!!!!! 😻😻😻😻😻 so i see that A LOT of people worship this tip lol 😊😊😊😊😊

@chloe.greynolds2695 7 жыл бұрын

the hell kind of thrift stores do you have? i live in a terrible small town so everything is either dirty confederate flags for 99 cents or nothing at all

@sydneym4290 7 жыл бұрын

Meh same😂😂😂

@imcandi70 7 жыл бұрын

yodel_lord, the thrift stores here you can almost always find something in incredible condition, and name brand as well.

@jeannettewatts9557 7 жыл бұрын

imcandi70 b

@elleelle9048 7 жыл бұрын

I find vintage designer bags 24/7 at my local thrift store.

@madhatter909 6 жыл бұрын

N'dia Liphford I live in Indiana and the one's I go to are clean and awesome!

@marinaallman6293 8 жыл бұрын

I found a L'objet candle (which I had to google while I was shopping), found out it retails for $130 and I scored it for $5. It had only been burned once and barely at all. Such a thrill.

@maylenemcdondald6156 8 жыл бұрын

Oh, I always bring a jewelry loop, blanket or old towels, empty box, hand sanitizer, measuring tape and everything else you've shared, my husband and I do that! I think you're my kindred thrift store sister! ;-)

@graceday7203 8 жыл бұрын

One of my best thrift store finds was a Longaberger Purse basket with the liner and protector for 25 cents. It was in a huge box of baskets and I almost overlooked it. One of our favorite pieces of furniture is a big wooden chair that was left on the side of the road, so it was free. Hubby painted it white and I bought Sunbrella fabric (60% off) to reupholster the seat. It's gorgeous, fun and very comfortable.

@xgrimesreaper 8 жыл бұрын

Bring socks along with those slip off shoes! In case you find a pair of sneakers or something, but you don't want to put your bare feet in them Some of my best thrift finds have been maxi skirts. The area I'm in has a pretty large religious community (many dress on the modest side) and we have theme parks near by (some look like costume/uniform wear) so I get to pick up lots and lots of long skirts for less than $4. Some other faves: a pair of Demonia heels for $5, a musical carousel with my birthstone, and a vintage (vinyl) copy of Deliver by The Mamas & The Papas.

@konniewiggins9280 7 жыл бұрын

grimesreaper I see Finn!! lol.

@lillacoelho6698 6 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@KirbyKrush 6 жыл бұрын

You got demonia for five dollars????? Daaaaaang

@710MaryJane 6 жыл бұрын

grimesreaper, always spray Lysol into shoes and let air dry!

@MartaMcCall 8 жыл бұрын

Agree with EVERYTHING!! It's a great list! I'm a super thrifter, too!! Thanks so much! :)

@j.v.c6465 6 жыл бұрын

YOUR A PRO!!!..I loooove this "museums"

@RockstarFlipper 7 жыл бұрын

great work on this video, and great tips thanks!!

@harmonicdreams3279 8 жыл бұрын

My best thrift store find was this really cool snow globe that was on this beautiful Mahogany wood stand thingy. It's in amazing condition and it has a beautiful bird on the inside. It was also only five bucks! A really good score!!

@nancylaverick903 6 жыл бұрын

i bought a 3foot by 5 foot oil painting by shelby 1954 for 10.00 now worth a couple thousand

@lu_re7198 8 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to learn how to fix up thrifted furniture. I would love to see you do another furniture makeover video.

@tati001 6 жыл бұрын

I love the vibe you put off! Thanks

@itslindamemphis 8 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh I'm so wanting that Queen Anne coffee table! Great tips! Cheers from Melbourne, Australia! xx

@ThriftYourHeartOut 8 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thanks for sharing your awesome tips :)

@E01234 7 жыл бұрын

Does anyone shop in the men's section? Another tip video mentioned it, but I'm scared of like the other men staring or looking at me.

@saracaid905 7 жыл бұрын

Erica Way A lot of girls do this ! Don't be scared !

@konniewiggins9280 7 жыл бұрын

Erica Way Who cares? You probably won't ever see them again...

@catsonly4805 7 жыл бұрын

A lot of women look through clothing in the men's section, for their boyfriends or hubby's. Nothing wrong at all. I actually found myself a pair of sports related pants, which are geared toward men buying them. $2.50! :D

@WARRIOR4LIFE9761 6 жыл бұрын

Erica Way I do it all the time

@shopelofson 6 жыл бұрын

I frequently shop the men's section! Jeans, button downs, tees, sweatshirts. I swear men's clothing is made better than women's. I also hit up the boys XL/16 racks for tees, dress pants, and hoodies:)

@simoling 6 жыл бұрын

Master thrifter, good taste in clothes and interior decorating, and a Bernie supporter??? You really are the perfect package :D

@erickawong6554 8 жыл бұрын

I have the worst luck at thrift stores. I almost never find anything! Also I was just looking at your bag this whole video. I'm obsessed 😍

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

OMG! Me too!!! It's my new fav!!!

@Itsgabrielladiamante 8 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, make more often

@tarafragaleburdette5405 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching thrifting videos lately & stumbled upon yours! I have to say this is the absolute BEST hands down thrifting video I’ve came across! You nailed it!! 💯educational 💯valuable info 💯organized content 💯appropriate pictures 💯cute friendly messenger But MOST OFF ALL 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯to the point!!!!! didn’t waste a bunch of time talking about sh*t that doesn’t matter!!!!! Thanks girl!

@kimberlyconner1439 7 жыл бұрын

OMG! I love thrifting! Kimberly from Tacoma, WA here. I love going yard sale hopping with the ladies in my family during summer weekends. Fun story; I've found brand new American Eagle jeans and Lululemon active wear in one Goodwill once! Best trip ever!!! Another good tip is going to the Goodwill or yard sales in wealthy and/or established neighborhoods! That's where the high quality stuff is! One time I went to a community yard sale in a retirement neighborhood, one man was hosting an estate sale for his sister who had passed on, and she was a world traveler! I picked up gorgeous art and antiques from Haiti, Iraq (pre-Saddam), and Italy. Like you said, gold is where you find it...

@Kelly6758 8 жыл бұрын

One time I found these beautiful Calvin Klein high waisted jeans. Could barely sit down in them so I cut them into shorts. Eventually grew out of them though. Still, they were amazing!

@MissMusicBaby3 8 жыл бұрын

OMG THAT BLUE GLASSWARE-- Reserve it for me! I'm coming to California xD

@kendallope 6 жыл бұрын

Why are you so likeable? Just keep doing whatever you're doing, you're amazing. The video, the personality, the thrifting traditions, the editing. Amazing.

@li9338 8 жыл бұрын

Going thrifting this saturday, this was totally helpful! Love love love!

@ref77777 8 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaas! This is a genius vid. I buy as much as poss at thrift shops but am doing a spring living room refresh. Any great sources for throw pillow covers in the 10-20 dollar range? Need some color back in my liiiife. Love ya!

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

Etsy & IKEA! :)

@michelleleeleee 8 жыл бұрын

+ref77777 I got some really aweome ones on Amazon!

@gdanielsfitness 8 жыл бұрын

Society6!

@ckinahan1 7 жыл бұрын

I JUST found some on the H&M website 2 days ago! I didn't even know they carried home goods but they do! it's it's own whole section! I guess it's new. But I got some really nice covers (20x20) for $4.99 I think? maybe $5.99...

@faithnelson2013 6 жыл бұрын

use thrift store scarves!

@roimatah4017 8 жыл бұрын

Love these kinds of videos and thrifting in general. Went to one of my old fave thrift shops yesterday for a nosey and found me the Stieg Larsson collection for $2! Couldn't resist, had to buy!!

@IMLVH 8 жыл бұрын

+Rori Hoo What a score! I love thrifting too! I shared a bit of a thrifted jeans DIY on my channel! Would love for you to check it out!

@bowler8 8 жыл бұрын

+Lizbeth Hernandez (IMLVH) how many more times do you have to post this same message?

@IMLVH 8 жыл бұрын

+bowler8 just wanted to share with people that like to thrift. Sorry to bother you.

@LovelyManduh 8 жыл бұрын

+Lizbeth Hernandez (IMLVH) I personally love thrifting and DIY videos and checked your video out and loved it!! Keep doing you girl...people will try to dull your shine but your stuff is so good don't let them 😌🙌🏽

@bowler8 8 жыл бұрын

Amanda Chavira whatever

@terrilawrence156 7 жыл бұрын

I love love love "gold is where you find it"

@alexvesel1 7 жыл бұрын

Best thing was a white linen dress from Gap which I would totally overlook anywhere else but it fits me so well and is amazing for hot summer days.

@MeatStiletto 8 жыл бұрын

aaah I wish we had thrift stores like this in the UK! 😩

@chloe7046 6 жыл бұрын

Cakie Smith ikr the only one I have near me is oxfam which just sells these dolls that look possesed

@barbarasee2057 6 жыл бұрын

I went to some charity shops in England. All clothing in those. Chester had several that had good clothes.

@andylovesringo 8 жыл бұрын

My most recent score was a genuine sheepskin. Only 12 dollars!! My home is chicer for it.

@vannakinder352 4 жыл бұрын

The back of your car is gorgeous. Nice blue and white themed decal.

@juliacann892 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! I want to go shopping with you! I LOVE thrift store shopping! These tips are amazing!

@Tiffany-nq9do 4 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@ssoomee 8 жыл бұрын

where is this goodwill located? this is the cleanest and neatest one I've ever seen!

@mundaneamazing 8 жыл бұрын

Go to Goodwills near rich suburbs. They are clean and usually have REALLY nice stuff.

@Simplystimulating 6 жыл бұрын

Renita woah

@arthurbignold8291 6 жыл бұрын

ssoo mee nnn(b/Bonn b(be

@taniarahmanxd 8 жыл бұрын

I already love you ! Just discovered your channel :) and #feelthebern

@jeanniedeal9760 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect advice! Great list!! Thank you for sharing. Makes me revved up and ready to explore. Ahhh....The thrill of the hunt......!

@saramcclernan 8 жыл бұрын

I love thrifting! It's a family tradition for me too :) my mom works at a goodwill so it's awesome when she finds good stuff while working

@marinafellmeth4135 8 жыл бұрын

One of my best finds was a pair of Sperrys in amazing condition for $3. I also bought a pair of UGG boots for $4 and sold them on eBay for $45. Gotta love resell!! Most recent find though is a knee length down quilted coat for $15. Almost brand new and is super warm!!

@serenanicolemarshall 6 жыл бұрын

Marina Fellmeth yesss same I do that often with Nikes,And furniture and name brand clothes!

@itcrowdfan43 8 жыл бұрын

Bernie 2016💕

@adriennesyoung 5 жыл бұрын

I used SO many of these thrift tips, but the clear car is KILLER! Adding that to my list and next book!

@infiniteelaine 5 жыл бұрын

You have great tips! And your personality is vivid and warm. I'm a thrifter and reseller in Big D. We have about a dozen great "honey holes" here but I highly recommend the local charity thrifts in your city, wherever that is. They tend to have lower prices because they want to move a lot of merch. AND you're helping a local cause like a women's shelter, hospital or other nonprofit. Happy thrifting! OH, my best find: Mary McFadden 1980 Fortuny pleat skirt, $1. Sold it for $125.

@VMRVid 8 жыл бұрын

My whole family shops at thrift stores and I barely had any new clothes until around high school.

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

+Victoria Whitlock I grew up in the thrift store!!! hahaha

@ruth13666 8 жыл бұрын

Whenever I watch these videos I get so jealous, as we don't really have thrift stores in the UK. We have 'charity shops' but they're nearly always tiny... It's just not the same. I did however once find this amazing grey wool bomber jacket, very COS - like. And a grey matte dinnerware set, so good!

@tanyad7894 6 жыл бұрын

Ruth Leslie - I visited a friend in Edinburgh, and found quite a few of those charity shops... some great finds there. Morningside was a treasure trove.

@BimmerBabe 4 жыл бұрын

most realist tip ever "have discretion. just because its cheap doesnt mean you have to have it. after all you wanna go back tomorrow" Facts!!!

@TheBitchyFashionista 8 жыл бұрын

"Even at the thrift store, you need to have discretion, because after all, you want to go back tomorrow." lol describes my thrifting habits (often)

@_mitsukuni_ 5 жыл бұрын

Tip #1 never put anything from a thrift store anywhere near your mouth!

@seanrhodes8338 8 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know of any other channels like Marys? I enjoy watching thrift store restorations, diys etc. thanks

@mackvale9231 8 жыл бұрын

Coolirpa is a really good one

@mackvale9231 8 жыл бұрын

And Annika Victoria :) (Make Thrift Buy)

@chickenstripshg7695 8 жыл бұрын

Also TheSorryGirls are pretty good too

@decorbee 8 жыл бұрын

Hello if you enjoy DIY's and thrift store hunts and follow me around the flea markets I just started my channel where I will be doing all that.hopefully you like to check it out :)

@skylynwright1737 7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Kate kinda

@smileBIGtime 8 жыл бұрын

These tips are awesome. However, I used to work at Goodwill. When it was summer we didn't push sweaters and long sleeves. And vise versa, when it was winter we didn't push as many summer clothes. Also, cashiers usually, at least in the case of my store, don't have any control over the price. But it is nice to be NICE- because they will definitely take care of your stuff better and be more helpful!

@donnareinhart3538 7 жыл бұрын

OMG The elephant teapot at the beginning was sooo cute.

@ChillyBilly474 8 жыл бұрын

your bernie sanders bumper sticker at the beginning of the video made me subscribe immediately

@CLAWZGALAW 8 жыл бұрын

I was gonna subscribe immediately after seeing that too.... til I realized I was already subscribed to her channel😂😂😂

@gabekone1138 8 жыл бұрын

+CLAWZGALAW w

@candyluna2929 7 жыл бұрын

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@dannybartlett1822 7 жыл бұрын

Your spelling if perfect, 100% of the time?

@candyluna2929 7 жыл бұрын

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@h06anbjo 8 жыл бұрын

Where's #31??? Anyways, I actually work at a thriftstore and one time a pair of Christian Dior knee high blue suede boots were donated to us... With the box and everything!! It took about 20 minutes for them to be sold!!

@heymaryelizabeth 8 жыл бұрын

+h06anbjo OMFG!!!! I'm dead!!!!! Best find EVER!!!!!

@h06anbjo 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... The box was falling apart...

@rhondamontgomery4043 5 жыл бұрын

I have fantasized about a thrift store job...i would def buy too much!

@heymaryelizabeth 5 жыл бұрын

h06anbjo OH MY GOD!!!

@chaoma6376 5 жыл бұрын

@@rhondamontgomery4043 I've heard that the item has to be on the store floor for one day before workers are allowed to buy it; however there have to be at least *occasional* shenanigans taking place...hiding things and what not. But I don't think I could work at a thrift store--I'd be perpetually frustrated and tempted.