In the heart of Mesa, where the Arizona sun beats down relentlessly on bargain hunters and treasure seekers alike, stands a veritable wonderland of second-hand delights that has shoppers crossing county lines just to browse its aisles: Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center.
This isn’t your average corner thrift shop with a few dusty shelves and a rack of forgotten clothing – it’s the mothership of pre-loved merchandise, a place where the thrill of the hunt meets the joy of ridiculous savings.
The moment you pull into the parking lot of Deseret Industries (affectionately dubbed “DI” by the thrifting cognoscenti), you might wonder if there’s some sort of convention happening.
License plates from Tucson, Flagstaff, and even the occasional California visitor hint at the store’s reputation that extends far beyond Mesa city limits…