Shoppers Discover Unusual Items And Low Prices In Thrift Stores Hanover PA

By Marissa Velazquez


Most shoppers like to find items they want at bargain prices. All the thrift stores hanover pa has to offer are kept busy. There are many, each supporting a different charitable organization. Shoppers find low prices on clothing, toys and books. Decorations that make a home attractive are available in all colors and styles.

Walking up and down the aisles or going through bins filled with items, a shopper often comes across something that is unfamiliar. It is amusing to try to guess what it is and what it is used for. The bargain hunter often leaves the store with an extra item or two in his bag.

Items may be grouped with furniture in one part of the store and clothing in another. Wooden furniture is sold at a fraction of the cost of new. The amateur refinisher can learn to turn a table or dresser into a beautiful piece.

One section may be filled with lamps in all sizes and colors. Next to those you might find small kitchen appliances. Usually an extension cord is available to plug in and test the lamps before making a purchase. This avoids disappointment when trying to use them at home.

Most second hand stores have dressing rooms where customers can try on clothing. Often labels are missing and the size is difficult to determine. Some of the clothes may be new with tags still attached. This is because a store going out of business may donate remaining stock to the thrift store.

The people who shop at the second-hand stores know the money will go to help others. Donations are given for the same reason. These stores make money because all the merchandise sold there is donated and no investment is needed to keep the shelves stocked. Many of the clerks and cashiers work there without pay.

They donate their time and enjoy setting up displays that will propel the shoppers to make purchases. The holiday displays look as good as those in retail shops. Find plastic flowers and plastic pumpkins and all kinds of costumes for children. A large family might find purchasing new costumes too expensive.

At other times of the year, baskets and decorations of all kinds are purchased for a fraction of the retail prices. Partially used rolls of wrapping paper can be found. There may even be new items that would make suitable gifts.

Many of the thrift shops have glass display cases where jewelry and other small, valuables are shown. A clerk will take an item out for a shopper to look at more closely. On shelves behind the display cases, special items, porcelain dolls for example may be featured.

A family furnishing a summer lake cottage or a student filling his or her first apartment will find dishes, silverware and other kitchen necessities. One or two pieces are usually missing from the sets. Find sheets and blankets, sleeping bags and towels at low prices. Find fishing poles and other equipment too.

When a shopper checks out and pays for the merchandise, it is bagged and the delicate items are carefully wrapped. The clerks and cashiers are very friendly. Usually they will thank each shopper for making a purchase and supporting whatever charity the thrift stores hanover pa and other locations support.




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