When you can no longer afford to buy things, including furniture, at stores, thrifting as a habit become an errand. Not one that takes long enough to meet up with a friend, I agree, but it is a slightly different headspace than going shopping.
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BootLoop@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
Only one of those is an errand though.
tamal3@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
I support thrifting 100% though. Buy stuff from real people, stuff that’s good quality that somebody no longer needs, and avoid buying newly manufactured disposable junk.
tektite@slrpnk.net 4 weeks ago
I’ve been thrifting for decades and realized a while ago that I have a totally different idea of what things cost than the average person. I went with a friend to the mall once and watched them drop $100+ on ONE sweater like it was totally normal.
Meanwhile I’m at the thrift store going, “They want 25 bucks for these jeans!? Who are they kidding!”
doingthestuff@lemy.lol 4 weeks ago
The only worthwhile thrifting is online at this point. Shops are crazily overpriced.
tamal3@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
It really depends on your area, both who’s buying and who’s donating.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
Yeah, tacos will never be considered an errand.
dingus@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Says you