Take advantage of thrift stores swamped after Marie Kondo mania As the KonMari craze gets everyone decluttering their homes and saying goodbye to belongings that no longer ?spark joy,? many of those items are landing in thrift stores nationwide, which have reported an uptick in donations in recent months. For bargain hunters, it?s the perfect opportunity to snap up some deals.
In addition to clothes and accessories, packed thrift stores will also have plenty of secondhand furniture and home goods to dig through. To maximize your trip, consider these seven quick tips from experts.
Start online
You don?t have to leave your living room to start thrifting. You?ll find used goods from private sellers on sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, 1stdibs, 5miles, and OfferUp?you can buy directly or at least get a sense of what you?re looking for. If you find a promising deal, ask the seller if they have any other items they haven?t listed yet. You can also browse online marketplaces (and sites like Wayfair and Overstock) for real-time price comparisons on items you find in a brick-and-mortar store.

Photo: Mark Lipczynski
A peek inside the time capsule bachelor pad of a midcentury-obsessed millennial, who hit up thrift stores once or twice a day for a while to score retro gems.

Research your route
Thrift with a plan: Know where you?re going and what you?re looking for. Map out your route, research which stores carry which types of furniture ...