Thrift stores — long repositories of stuff that didn’t sell at yard sales or items purged during spring cleanings and downsizing — are no longer an afterthought for shoppers looking for a bargain. Stores selling secondhand clothing and assorted goods have become destination shopping.
Savvy shoppers cull through racks of donated clothing to find items they can resale for a sizable mark up. Eco-minded shoppers look for items to personalize or transform into something new. Many secondhand shops…
