I’d Rather Be Thrifting
Thrifting is one of Caitlin Ormsby’s “unique zones of genius.” She grew up with second-hand stuff out of necessity rather than choice, but she fully embraced thrifting as a teenager as a way to be different, proud, and to stand out from the crowd. Her stories, tips, and thrifting wisdom provide a window into the joy and exhilaration thrifting brings to all who share this adventurous (and budget-friendly!) hobby.
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Show Notes
Referenced in or researched for the episode:
Value Village: West coast thrift store chain
Savers: East coast version of Value Village
Goodwill: thrift store chain
St. Vincent de Paul: thrift store chain
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia reference: I won’t pay full price. (YouTube clip)
OfferUp: Buy and Sell Locally
REI Co-op and Garage Sale: where members can return or buy gently used REI items
What is consignment? (Wikipedia)
Habitat for Humanity ReStores: thrifting for home renovations
Union Gospel Mission: Thrift stores that support the homeless population in the Inland Northwest
Goodwill Outlet: “the PhD of thrifting”, according to Caitlin
UN News: UN launches drive to highlight environmental cost of staying fashionable
CNBC Article published 10/31/21: From Buy Nothing to Freecycle, gifting groups help bolster budgets and build community
What supply chain mess? For Buy Nothing devotees, it’s not a problem. LA Times, 11/21/21.
How Buy Nothing takes giving and receiving to a different, more neighborly level. WHYY, 11/25/21.
Why Wearing Secondhand Clothes is one of the Best Eco-Friendly Actions you can Take. Brightly.eco, 4/27/20.
Credits:
Music: Funkaroma by Kevin Mcleod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
