Thrift Witch: Etiquette

arachnospooky:

in-her-broomcloset:

1. Bring your own reusable bag or basket. It helps keep all your items together while you search; and thrift stores will otherwise pack your things in flimsy, wasteful plastic bags.
2. Dirty = Dirt Cheap. Most hard surface items can easily be cleaned, including silver, so don’t stray from a purchase just because it looks dirty.
3. Confusing price tags. If the price tags don’t make sense to you please ask for clarification. It will make the rest of your shopping much easier.
4. Missing price tags. If something is missing a price tag, check the prices of surrounding items. If you still don’t know, leave the item where it is and go get a staff person to check it out for you. If you take it away you may lose its spot or the staff person may not trust where you took it from (since surrounding items usually help them price your “mystery” item).
5. Even thrifting needs a budget. It’s too easy to get carried away and somehow end up collecting $30 worth of supplies in one sweep. To handle those overwhelming “do I really need these?” moments, see here.
6. Make note of your thrift store’s hours before you leave.
7. Don’t be afraid to make multiple visits. They will not judge you. You may even be able to bargain some deals if they recognize you as a reoccurring visitor. Plus, new things appear all the time!
8. Keep the package paper! Most thrift stores wrap your fragiles in paper. It can be used as scrap paper for sigils or scribbling spell incantations.
9. Cleanse all your purchases, especially items used for spell-work.

Personal rule: Don’t argue about the price, especially if it was missing a price tag. That energy won’t do you any favors.