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Where to find secondhand

Thrift stores to library sales.

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Different places are good for different things.

Places to look

  • Thrift and charity shops: clothes, kitchenware, books
  • Consignment shops: furniture and better clothing
  • Yard and estate sales: tools, furniture, household goods
  • Online local marketplaces and Buy Nothing groups
  • Library book sales and school or church sales
  • Refurbished programs from manufacturers and retailers

General information only. Check items carefully and look up recalls at CPSC.gov. Simple Day Finds isn't paid by any store or marketplace.