Tucked away in the sun-drenched landscape of Mesa, Arizona sits a bargain hunter’s paradise that defies all reasonable expectations of what thrift shopping should be: Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center.
This isn’t just a place where you can build an entire wardrobe for under $25—it’s a magical realm where your dollars stretch like carnival taffy and shopping feels like a treasure hunt designed by someone who actually wants you to win.
The sprawling Mesa location of “DI” (as the regulars affectionately call it) stands as a monument to the beautiful second lives that our possessions can have when we’re done with them.
Approaching from the parking lot, you might be forgiven for underestimating what awaits inside the modest exterior with its simple signage and unassuming facade…