I recently read about a Thrift Store Party Bus where people go on a bus trip with stops at various thrift stores along the way. The guests enjoy snacks, lunch, games, and prizes. Some of these trips even extend overnight. How exciting!
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be anything similar in my local area that I'm aware of. Nevertheless, I absolutely adore discovering hidden gems at thrift stores. They offer a diverse range of items, including decorative pieces, clothing, toys, dishes, household items, and more. Do you have any favorite thrift stores? A worthwhile one is always worth the drive!
Let us know. You can even share a picture of your favorite finds with the price you paid.
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I moved to the Lexington area in the past year from Summerville. Thrifting was a big thing in Summerville. There's a store called The Community Thrift store in the oakbrook area of Summerville. It is the BEST thrift store. I haven't found a great one in Columbia yet. The Oliver Gospel store seems to have the best prices. Palmetto Thrift is sometimes ok. There's a new place right down from Palmetto (can't remember the name, but maybe Thrifty Things?). I have found a few things in there. I have the best luck with the Goodwill Broad River. I still go back to Summerville every 2 weeks for work. I always carve out an hour to hit my old thrift sto…