We all think of shiny new gifts for the holiday season, but there are some older items that may bring a gleam to your kids’ eyes. Finding a great gift at a consignment shop or thrift store may not be as easy as getting it at the department stores, but it is definitely possible.
I have been able to find some great buys while shopping at thrift stores. It is kinda fun and exciting to return from a thrift store and buy something “gently” used knowing it costs so much more at the department stores.
One time I purchased a little scooter for $5.00 at the thrift store. This was the manual scooters that the kids have to push off on the ground to move. Scooters are not ridiculous amounts of money but it was a great bargain at the time.
After another visit to the thrifts store we were able to purchase roller blades for $3.50. My little girl loved them and I like the deal we received.
Some items look the same no matter if they are used or new. Candles are very popular and you can find a lot of candle holders and decorative items at many of the local thrift stores and consignment shops. Thrift stores also have beautiful vases and figurines that no one will think you bought used.
Not all thrift stores are made the same. Some have better deals than others and there is also differences in how many of them organize their merchandise. I have seen places where the merchandise is thrown around haphazardly and then there are those that have their items neatly organized. No matter how they are organized there are bound to be a good find here and there.
Tampa Bay has many different consignment shops and thrift stores that there is bound to be one near you. So try some out to see you can find some low cost gifts for holiday gift giving.
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