Thrift Shopping Is Pure Joy — But the Hauls Gotta Go

Thrifting is on trend again, which is mostly awesome in terms of sustainability. But before you Google "thrift stores near me" to go pop some tags, listen as hosts Tiff and Kat chat about how to thrift responsibly — mostly by avoiding those dang ole thrift hauls. Whether you're headed to a Salvation Army thrift store or a more local second hand store, you'll also want their top tips on how to nab the best finds.

Sources

• Martha Stewart: https://www.marthastewart.com/shopping-tips-thrift-stores-8765480
• The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/the-ultimate-guide-to-thrifting-ethically.html 
• Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/the-surprising-truth-about-gen-zs-shift-from-malls-to-thrift-shops/ 
• Luna & Blue Vintage - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lunaandbluevintage

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:25 Why is Gen Z Shopping at Thrift Stores?
• 9:58 Sources
• 10:44 Defining "Thrifting" vs "Vintage"
• 19:51 Stories from the Thrift Store: Our Greatest Finds
• 34:36 Thrifting Tips
• 47:14 Gentrification in Thrifting and How to Avoid the Consumerist Trap of "The Haul"
• 57:16 Next Week: The Joy of Coffee