Thrift shopping is its own sort of gambling — if gambling could be considered a win-win scenario. There's the discounted product, and the possibility of even more. Consider this post in the r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit, for instance.
The original poster found what looked like nothing more than a used tablet case, except it was a bit on the heavy side. As it turned out, there was a Kindle Fire in it.
"Awesome find! These kinds of surprises are always welcome, lol!" a commenter said, congratulating the OP on the find.
The thing is, lucky finds are not at all uncommon in thrift stores. Those who donate often leave things behind in the pockets of jackets, dresser drawers, boxes, or even tablet cases.
The finder has the option of reselling the discovered objects or holding on to them. Either way, it's a good deal, with an often steeply discounted product, and sometimes, a little something extra.
Thrift stores typically carry a bit of everything, including high-value products, and customers can save a lot of money versus shopping at a regular store.
Fashion goods, essentials, furniture, quality clothing, and a plethora of household items usually come with steep, sometimes shocking discounts. Unique and vintage finds are often up for sale as well.
The charitable support and community impacts are essential, and shopping at thrift stores promotes local economies, rather than massive corporate establishments.
It is important to remember the massive environmental potential as well — each of these products ends up in a new home instead of a landfill.
Choosing to thrift supports a more circular economy, extending the life of these products while reducing the necessary energy to dispose of them. Mindful consumption is due for a rebound in an environment rife with ads, never-ending product flow, and impulse purchases.
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Cheaper clothes 🤑 And who knows? Perhaps there will be a surprise or two waiting in the back pocket of a lightly used pair of jeans, or in the bottom drawer of a small dresser. Regardless, the financial savings, environmental positives, and creative benefits are too numerous to pass up.
Several comment posts had some ideas for the OP and the Kindle Fire. "It's possible to install Android on it to make it more usable. Hope it helps," offered one commenter.
Another praised the lock screen: "Love the nixie lock screen wallpaper." Admittedly, it does look pretty neat.
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