Have you ever wondered what hidden treasures you might find in a thrift store? With the right knowledge, you can uncover hidden gems in the most unlikely of places. From vintage furniture to electronics and antiques, there are plenty of items that can be bought and sold at a profit.
Here are five resale goldmines to look for in thrift stores when you’re out shopping. By doing your research, you can make money and get some great deals on unique finds. Whether you’re a professional reseller or just someone looking to make a little extra cash, you too can find a real bargain at your local thrift store. So, let’s get started and find out what unusual things to look for in thrift stores.
Vintage Furniture
Vintage furniture is a great find at any thrift store. Whether you’re looking for vintage dining room tables, vintage coffee tables, or any other type of furniture with a vintage design, you’re sure to find something you like. Before you buy it, make sure to inspect it thoroughly. Some vintage pieces may have a bit of rust or smell a bit musty from being stored for so long. You can clean up these items easily with just a bit of cleaning solution. Beyond that, make sure to check the condition of the furniture. You don’t want to buy furniture that has broken or missing pieces.
Types of furniture to look for at Thrift Stores
- Nightstands (set of matching!
- End tables
- Coffee tables
- Small desks
- Cabinets
- Chairs
- Benches
- Consoles
- Anything with a unique distinct style ie: egg chairs, shoe chairs, live edge wood pieces, antique ornate, ect.
After buying vintage furniture at thrift stores, you can turn around and sell it for a profit. Just make sure to clean it thoroughly, repair any broken parts, and seal any wood that has a musty smell. You can resell your vintage furniture at a variety of places. You can try selling it on a site like Craigslist or Ebay. You can also try visiting a vintage furniture shop and selling your items directly to them.
Items to look for at Thrift stores: Electronics
Electronics are another great find at thrift stores. Whether you’re looking for vintage televisions, vintage stereos, antique radios, or anything else related to electronics, you’re sure to find something you like at a thrift store. When buying vintage electronics, make sure to test them thoroughly to make sure everything is working properly. Beyond that, you’ll want to make sure the item is clean before you resell it. You can clean most vintage electronics with a bit of rubbing alcohol. Beyond that, make sure to test the item again before you resell it. If the item is beyond repair, you can always resell it for parts.
Electronics to look for at Thrift Stores:
- Vintage computers (iMacs, retro desktops)
- Music equipment (vintage synthesizers, mixers and soundboards)
- Vintage cameras
- Discman/ Walkman
- iPods
- iPhones
- Video game consoles and games
You can resell vintage electronics at any number of places. You can try selling them on a site like Craigslist or Ebay. You can also try visiting a vintage electronics shop and selling your items directly to them. You can also visit resale shops and antique stores to see if they are interested in purchasing your vintage electronics.
What to look for at Thrift Stores: Antiques
Antiques are another great find at thrift stores. You can find a wide variety of different antiques at thrift stores, including vintage furniture, vintage clothes, vintage jewelry, and much more. The trick to buying antiques at thrift stores is to know what you’re looking for. You can use online guides to help you identify different types of antiques. Once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, you can go through the antiques at the thrift store to find items that fit the description.
Some antiques to look out for:
- Pyrex
- Vintage Globes
- Typewriters
- Luggage
- Uranium Glass
- Carnival Glass
- Mr. Christmas
- Vintage Disney
- Antique Toys
- Retro design pieces
- Ornate picture frames
Beyond just purchasing antiques at thrift stores, you can also turn around and resell them for a profit. The challenge with reselling antiques, however, is finding the right buyers. You can try selling your antiques at a vintage shop or through a site like Craigslist or Ebay. You can also try visiting a few antique shops in your area and selling your items directly to them.
Collectibles
Collectibles are another great find at thrift stores. Whether you’re looking for vintage sports memorabilia, vintage toys, or any other type of collectible, you’re sure to find something you like at a thrift store. Beyond just purchasing collectibles at thrift stores, you can also turn around and resell them for a profit. The trick to reselling collectibles is to know the going rates for each type of collectible. You can use online guides to help you identify different types of collectibles.
Collectibles to look for in Thrift Stores
- Vintage toys
- Pokémon cards
- Comic books
- Dolls
- Unique plushies
- Star Wars collectibles
- Video games
- Posters
- Brand name decor
Beyond that, you’ll want to make sure the collectible is in good condition before you resell it. You can clean most vintage collectibles with a bit of soap and water. Beyond that, make sure to test the collectible again before you resell it. If the collectible is beyond repair, you can always resell it for parts.
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing and accessories are another great find at thrift stores. You can find vintage clothing and accessories at thrift stores, including vintage shoes, vintage bags, and more.
Some clothing brands to look for:
- Gucci
- Vince
- J Crew
- Theory
- Kate Spade
- Anthropologie
- Zara
- Free People
- Robert Rodriguez
- Ann Taylor
- Banana Republic
- Nicole Miller
- St.John
- Max Mara
- Giorgio Armani
While you can find vintage clothing at thrift stores, you’ll want to make sure the items are clean before you resell them. Beyond that, you’ll want to check for tears and stains to make sure nothing detracts from the value of the item. Beyond just purchasing clothing and accessories at thrift stores, you can also turn around and resell them for a profit. The trick to reselling clothing and accessories, however, is finding the right buyers. You can try selling your clothing and accessories online at sites like Craigslist or Ebay. You can also try visiting a vintage clothing shop and selling your items directly to them.
Conclusion
Beyond just buying vintage furniture at thrift stores, you can turn around and sell it for a profit as well. You can also resell vintage electronics, antiques, collectibles, and clothing and accessories at thrift stores. Thrift stores are a great place to find unusual things. With the right knowledge, you can uncover hidden gems in the most unlikely of places.
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