Where To Go For What

In one’s quest for finding secondhand items (whether it be for finding interesting, vintage things, or simply to save money) one will come across loads of different venues where these items can be purchased. Pawn shops, flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales, etc. all are good sources for these types of things. But which one is best for which? Well, let’s make it easy for you.

Clothes

Buying secondhand clothes is a great way to find interesting ensembles, and also save money. It’s also good for shopping for your children (as they usually grow out of clothes in a couple of months). The best places to find vintage clothes are thrift stores like Goodwill and The Salvation Army. Other places like flea markets don’t usually have enough of a selection of clothes to warrant going there specifically for clothing.

Electronics

Whether you’re looking for a television set, stereo, video game console or movie player, you’ll save a ton if you buy used. As the electronics market is huge and ever-changing, you have a lot of options here. You can hit up a pawn shop in Hollywood, thrift store, and even regular retailers will often sell used stuff (especially video game stores). Searching online for a refurbished item will also yield lots of results.

Furniture

This one is a little bit trickier as furniture varies. You usually won’t find a bed (though the frame possibly) but mostly old couches, chairs and tables. Garage sales and moving sales typically carry some furniture. Flea markets are good for this too. Some of the larger thrift stores may carry furniture but call before you make the trip. Honestly, sites like craigslist.org are the best for finding used furniture.