Well friends, here I am again.
It's been a while, and I blame life. Life has a way of doing that sometimes.
I've moved, and we've had some medical issues, but things have evened out. \
With the move, I have a whole lot of upcycling and refurbishing projects to show you, so new posts will be coming for some time. Huzzah! 

So here I am!

I see a lot of questions across the internet about where to thrift for certain items, so let's address that.
Some of this seems like common sense, but if you're new to the game...here's a primer. 

Vintage items.
I love vintage. But where to look for it?
Thrift stores/garage sales in areas with an older population are the best place to start. Older people have often held onto older items and that's normally what they will get rid of.
Working class neighborhoods will also get rid of vintage items as they gradually replace hand me downs with newer items.

New/like new clothing.
I'm always on the lookout for new clothing or shoes.
Middle class and upper middle class neighborhoods are some of the best places to go for new items that are in good condition.  Think suburbia.  You have a better chance at getting good deals at garage sales in these areas. But, hit the thrift stores as well.
You're going to find the best items for the best prices when the seasons change, this goes for clearance sales at department stores as well. 

Homegoods
Furniture, and appliances are high ticket items, but the best items for cheap will come from wealthy areas.  I've had lots of good luck with Craigslist for these kinds of items. Thrift stores in wealthy areas tend to have good donations for things like dishes, silverware, and home decor.
With the rising popularity of shows like Storage Hunters, a lot of people have gotten into the game of buying storage units and selling the contents, sometimes for dirt cheap.
This is good for bargain hunters. There are deals to be had, just remember to be safe.
Don't meet anyone alone, and tell your friends/family where you are going.

So there's a basic guide for where to look for certain items.

Since I'm thinking about vintage items, let's talk about vintage pricing.
Just because something is old, doesn't mean it's worth a lot of money. Remember that when you are shopping. If you're shopping for one certain piece, do your research on that item.
If an item isn't popular, it's not going to be worth as much. The vintage market is driven by popularity of the item, as well as who made it and when.


So, that's it for today.
Stay tuned for new posts!