It’s easy to lose sight of shopping etiquette when you just found a pristine set of Muppet drink glasses that you’ve been looking for forever. Don’t let the animosity of finding your heart’s desire control you. Below are some tips
Making the most gas-efficient shopping trip
Thrift Stores in Springfield are spread out. If you want to visit a lot of stores in one day, be prepared to spend money on gas. Because there’s not a mall of Thrift Stores (I am aware that flea markets
“Try before you buy,”: Considerations before making a purchase
As thrifters, sometimes when we fall in love with something, it is hard to take it away from us. But before you head home to welcome your new purchase into your life, there are some things you might want to
Missouri Council of the Blind – 2713 N. Kansas Expressway
Missouri Council of the Blind: 2713 N. Kansas Expressway | Hours: M-F (9 A.M. – 8 P.M.) AND SAT (9 A.M. – 6 P.M.) | 417-869-5490 | Things you can expect to find: Clothes, furniture, CDs, books, games, art, frames, vases, luggage,
Making the most fuel-efficient trip
There are so many awesome thrift stores to visit in Springfield. However, because they’re all around the area, sometimes it’s hard to reach all of them without running out of gas. It would be nice if there was a mall
Salvation Army – 1737 S. Campbell Ave.
Salvation Army | 1737 S. Campbell Ave. | Hours: M-F (9 A.M. – 7 P.M.) AND SAT (9 A.M. – 5 P.M.) | 417-869-5490 | Things you can expect to find: Clothes, furniture, kitchenware, bikes, cleaning supplies and electronics | Website | Facebook Salvation
Uptown Cheapskate – 1724 E. Battlefield Rd.
Uptown Cheapskate | 1724 E. Battlefield Rd. | Hours: M-F (10 A.M. – 8 P.M.), S (11 A.M. – 6 P.M.) | 417-501-8920 | Things you can expect to find: Clothes, shoes, purses and designer fashion at a low price. | Website |
Red Racks – 1749 S. Campbell Ave.
Red Racks | 1749 S. Campbell Ave. | Hours: M-F (9 A.M. – 9 P.M.), S (10 A.M. – 8 P.M.) | 417-864-6244 | Things you can expect to find: Clothes, frames, electrical items, hair irons, mugs, kitchen utensils, ball caps, ties,
THRIFT HAUL EXAMPLE
Not sure how to submit a Thrift Haul? Here are some tips: Give us some information on who you are. (Name, age, where you’re from, where you purchased your items, etc.) Tell us what you bought and what you liked
Community Thrift Store (YOTO) – 1731 N. Glenstone Ave.
Community Thrift Store (YOTO) | 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. | Hours: Mon. – Sun. (9 A.M. – 6 P.M.) | Things you can expect to find: Furniture, pillows, cameras, cowboy hats, coffee pots, pre-packaged cards and clothes | Website | Facebook YOTO Community Thrift Store is