Top 5 Most Important Things to Bring With You When Thrifting/ Scouting

Over the last few years, I have spent so much time and money buying things at thrift stores and flea markets only to get it home and realize something was wrong or broken….it wasn’t actually tarnish, the silver plate was worn off. Or the area I thought was just dirty is actually a stain. Or what I assumed was solid brass turned out to be brass plate.

I finally got wise and put together a little make up bag I carry with me now when I am out scouting at Estate Sales, Flea Markets and Thrift Stores. Here is a peak inside my magic goodie bag:

Rummaging 101, Resource GuidesStacy HarvieApril 29, 2019thrifting, HuntingComment

Top 5 Items to Always Buy When Thrifting

There are some really off-the-wall things I have found and brought home from thrifting. I can't help it. When I find old vintage decorative birds, I have to purchase and put them aside...you never know when I may want to hot glue one to a wreath or add one to a Christmas tree.

My husband doesn’t even bat an eye anymore when I come in with these random items.

While I love the random items, there are 5 things I will never leave behind when I am thrifting:

Resource Guides, Rummaging 101Stacy HarvieMarch 26, 2018thrifting, linens, tapered candles, baskets, trim, Hunting Tips, Hunting, Hunting Feature Comment