When I was a kid my grandmother could never pass a yard sale without stopping, nor could my parents. My family didn’t have much money so we often went back-to-school shopping at thrift stores. At the time, I was embarrassed shopping at yard sales and used clothing stores but now that I can afford to buy new, I choose to buy used. Besides the obvious savings, I do it now for economic, environmental, social and political reasons, and it’s just a lot of fun.
Nowadays, I shop at auctions estate sales and of course thrift stores and I often travel. I have visited countless thrift stores from New York to Los Angeles. Since I’m lucky enough to live in New York City, I regularly visit what I consider the best thrift stores in the country. As I travel and shop I will write reviews to share my thoughts, advice and of course what I find.
