Goodwill, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are well-known and well-established thrift stores. But today, they are joined by dozens of smaller shops across the Valley.
Nancy Licht has furnished almost all of her vacation rental in North Central with thrifting finds. Mid-century modern is her style, and she has found lamps, tables, artwork, linens, dishes, couches and chairs in stores from Goodwill to White Dove to SEEDS to the Assistance League shops. She knows what day of the week each shop discounts merchandise, and makes her rounds accordingly.
“It’s the thrill of the hunt,” she said of her thrifting adventures. “When I can find a treasure, especially one at a bargain price that I can use or that I can resell, I have had a successful shopping trip. I especially like to buy from shops that support nonprofits, like SEEDS supports programs for young adults on the spectrum. White Dove supports Hospice of the Valley and HALO supports programs for homeless animals.”…