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In this 10:00 minute episode I describe the land of thrift store shopping in Chicago. I cover the four main thrift store chains in the Chicagoland area: The Village Discount Outlet, Salvation Army, Brown Elephant, and Unique Thrift Store. If you ever wondered what stores were best for specific items, what the average cost of thrifting is, or what to expect, this is the epsiode for you.

 Here are the links I referenced:

http://community.livejournal.com/thriftwhore/

http://www.thethriftshopper.com/ 

http://www.villagediscountoutlet.com/ 

http://www.howardbrown.org/hb_brownelephant.asp?id=58

Be sure to look forward to follow up episode where you'll hear the actual sounds of the thrift store and where myself and others withh answer the questions of:

  • Thrift do's and don't
  • The best thrift finds ever
  • The tricks of the trade

If you have any questions you'd like answered or any thirft secrets and tales shared, comment them below!

 

Comments

Thanks :). I love camera finds at thriftstores too Leigh. I found a Polaroid for 2 bucks, I use it all the time, even though I look like an 80s version of my mother. -Erin
Excellent reporting on thrift store shopping -- or, as my mom used to say, "Going saling." Here's a thrifting tip that I'll share. Now that digital is displacing film technology, shoppers can find some great film-cameras in thrift shop bargain bins. I routinely find high-quality Olympus and Canon 35mm autofocus cameras for $1 to $5. Although there's the occasional lemon, many of these cameras are in near-perfect condition. Check out Flickr's Cameras From the Bargain Bin group. Looking forward to ore of your reports. Leigh Hanlon/ChicagoScope
I love your style. Very conversational and engaging. Definitely a reporter in the making.