[Alexandra]

What do you think about buying gifts from thrift stores or other secondhand sources?

I had to buy some birthday gifts for this week for an adult, and I got two items from a thrift shop. I got a book and a rain jacket.

Both items were new and cost a total of 2.50.

The overall gift package includes non thrifted items.
Would you be okay with receiving thrift shop items as a gift?

Do you buy items from thrift shops to gift to others?

[Anita]

Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we didn’t have to question thIs?

The world is too materialistic… and our landfills are filling. Thrift on and share the love.

[Amy]

I have zero problem with it if it’s a thoughtful gift picked out with me in mind. I don’t want a random, used frying pan that I don’t need.

My mother gave me a moulie (a manual food shredder/slicer thing). They are no longer sold/produced as far as I know.

She paid maybe $5 for it at a thrift shop. One of my favorite gifts ever!

My mom has had one for 40 years or so. She still has it.

She found mine 15 years ago.

My daughter graduated high school this year, my mom found her one and it was her grad gift.

All under $10. All used. But things we wanted! Used does not equal bad.

[Georgiann]

Would like,appreciate … And that a thrift shop charity is being also supported makes it a little nicer.

[Sally]

Thrift stores are the only place I buy gifts. I shop all year and find the perfect gift for each person.

[Beth]

Certainly do. Nothing wrong with it in these economic times.

[Christie]

I would love gifts froma thrift shop and I would buy them for others. For most people I’d only buy them if you count tell they weren’t new but for family, I’d proudly tell them I got from the thrift store!

[Kym]

My young nieces and nephews get mostly new things donated to thrift stores as gifts, it just means I am able to afford to give them more

[Dennise]

I have thrifted gifts for my immediate family and good friends that I know don’t mind (anything goes). I have thrifted mugs to put in candy or plates for cookies for friends and coworkers.

Perhaps collectibles for collectors.

But no clothes or toys outside my inner circle, not everyone appreciates used items.

[Nola]

absolutely as long as the items are in good shape and it would have been a good gift if it wasn’t used

one of my favorite places to get gifts for people is friends of the library sales cause I can support the library and give the gift of literacy for like a dollar per person

[Lisa]

Absolutely yes! I have frugal and environmentally friendly ethos, so thrifting is Good and smart.

[Becki]

I got a Carter’s baby outfit new with tags at a thrift it will be a gift.

[Kim]

I have no problem receiving gifts from a second hand store. I’ve also given gifts from them. My adult daughter was delighted to get my gift from a used book store.

It was the entire collection of hardback Harry Potter books.

It would have cost me 3 to 4 times what I paid.

And, they were in excellent condition. So do it!

[Elizabeth]

Presentation would matter. “Vintage” item needs to be clean, washed or polished, ironed if appropriate, nicely folded, etc. — not squished into a wrinkled recycled bag.

The point is that the gift was chosen with thought and care, not with the least possible trouble.

[Alexis]

Yes I would be happy. It really doesnt matter where they came from and since I love bargains I would love it.

[Jamie]

I have bought thrifted gifts and yard sale gifts many times. I’ve also been gifted them. I never have a problem with it.

Those that do are greedy and unappreciative in my opinion.

[Mary]

I doubt they would even know since they are new items. One, they should just appreciate a gift, no matter what it is.

Second, they should be happy that you were able to get such a good deal.

[Lora]

Yes, I would be ok with it …
I really don’t know where it was bought unless you tell me I just know you thought of me

[Theresa]

I am a frugal gal, so thrift store finds are a plus in my book. One time I spent $20 on books at a yard sale….

ended up with about 50 books because they had some in storage, so Mom and I had a fun time going through them.

[Janice]

You could pull something out of the trash and present to me as a gift and I would love it. To be seen and thought of is gift enough for me.

[Susan]

My Mom… (when she was living) had a rule that we had to give at least one gift secondhand. very often it was the favorite!

[Angela]

Sometimes you get more for your money from a thrift store. My niece is getting married next March and l have one of my mothers Jewel pitchers.

I spoke with my sister and asked if that would be an appropriate wedding gift since they were so close and she agreed.

[Joyce]

My daughter gave me a veggie steamer she found at the thrift store for Mother’s Day’s several years ago.

I still use it.

[Kelly]

My husband’s favourite mug is one our daughter found while thrifting. Perfect condition, with a picture from one of his favourite artists on it.

I found an incredible alpaca blanket from Tibet once – same daughter loved her Christmas gift!

[Sandra]

I love thrifting. I have a good eye and am able to spot quality items.
As a single parent, not having lots of money to spare, I would budget $10 per person per gift.

Much of my gifts were purchased second hand, many items were new, or used quality pieces like a brass shoe horn or something similar that doesn’t wear with use.

Then I had grand children, and would pick up beautiful dresses and clothing for the kids for peanuts.

I used to delight in finding quality gifts for people on my list.

However, kids grow up an no longer appreciate second hand stuff, (until they are on their own and have to pay for things from their budget, lol) so I stopped buying them stuff and just give cash…but my cash would go a lot further than their cash.

It kinda took the joy out of shopping for them…its just cash now.

Now if I see something thrifting and I know a person who would appreciate the item, I buy it for them.

Otherwise, I am just shopping for myself these days.
I rarely go into retail shops these days.

When I do, I get sticker shock. Who pays those prices???

Parents of teens with no money, that’s who!

[Darlene]

It depends on the item. My sister”s friend wanted a purse for her birthday and my sister found a Gucci bag for 10.00 at Goodwill.

Her friend thought my sister spent a fortune, but she really didn’t.

As long as it is a thoughtful gift it is fine.

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