Opinion; Etsy thrift shops mark their items up entirely too fucking high.

So I’m a routine thrift/ antique/ second hand shop hunter at multiple stores within the radius of where I live, I also shop loosely often on Etsy, and once in a while on eBay. I’ve obtained a multitude of good finds throughout the years, but I notice entirely too often a lot of the thrifty/ vintage shops on Etsy that sell decor or fashion/clothing mark their pieces up (in my opinion) entirely too fucking high. I notice these shops marking their pieces at around 80$-70$, and it’ll be like a vintage dress that’s really cute- but not 80$ cute; but the type of item I guarantee I’ve ran across at some point at goodwill where they’re asking 7$ for it. Now I’m sure some will say; well then go buy it for cheaper elsewhere, sure thing I definitely plan to, however it’s still something that I’m gonna give my thoughts on because I can.

Now listen; their shop, their shit, their call on what they wanna ask for it- I know that. I also get the economy is dogshit right now and everybody is broke as a joke, as am I. Yet; my opinion still stands that these type of shops are too often wildly overpriced. I mean, I guess if you drive a Rolls Royce & have disposable income 80$ for a plaid skirt is peanuts, so perhaps that’s the target demographic here. Alas, I’ll stick to dirt cheap steals that don’t cost a king’s ransom.

A while back I submitted a photo of 5 full boxes of duck decoys seen on a sidewalk in Redwood City CA. Since then I know that at least one box was taken to a house near by and used as yard decor. This weekend I went to the Redwood City Saver's and found further remnants of what I'm now calling the Great Duck Diaspora. The area is not known for its hunting culture, I have little doubt this is from the same collection.

It’s Not Your Imagination—Secondhand Stuff IS More Expensive Than Ever

Have you noticed that secondhand stuff is more expensive than it used to be? Because I absolutely have! Since I retired, I’ve been on a bit of a secondhand shopping spree. You see, I inherited almost all of my current furniture. I acquired it randomly from old roommates, friends moving across the country, my grandparents’ downsizing, and the legendary Allston Christmas. Now that work isn’t…

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i neeeeeeeeeeeed to thrift a good leather jacket. its so serious at this point

making something (maybe)

These two shirts were right next to each other at goodwill today IN MY SIZE and they both look brand new and i know they'll fit so nicely with the rest of my wardrobe, im THRILLED

I want everyone to get this excited by what you catch the next time you go thrifting. I'm willing it into existence

I found this little guy at my local goodwill. More pictures to come! :D

Discovered an estate sale of a fellow 🏳️‍🌈 mechanic/machinest who had quite the assortment of vintage gay magazines in their workshop. I think I would have loved to hang out with this individual who seemed like they were skilled in every trade from Hvac & welding, to tv satellite & sheet metal. A lesbian couple ended up getting all but 1 of the magazines (ha of course I got it) while I was distracted by this person's god tier workshop. Ended up getting machining & welding toys, and this ww2 era lookin drawer of various rivets. + a Cherry rivet puller & the rivets to go with it, which I'm super excited about cause used these are like 500 bucks & the rivets too are normally expensive compared to the standard solid shank types like in the drawers

Said mag under the cut, it's a little 🔥😆.

Anyone want to find out if the number still works? 😆

Why didn't anybody tell me that, upon the stroke of midnight on my 30th birthday, I would suddenly be struck with the irresistible compulsion to completely refurnish my bedroom???

ootd ft. herbert west images for scale. the fit is boring again bc its hot but i just got this the exorcist shirt (from walmart) and i am obsessed ^_^

obviously I bought it

(found at furkids thrift store in Atlanta GA, if you’re in the area you should go because all proceeds go to animals in need!)

(also it was $3.99)

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collecting dvds was the best idea i ever had