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Attn. Thrifters: Read This Before Becoming a Reseller
If you are a passionate thrifter thinking about becoming a reseller, take a pause and read through this first. If you find yourself still interested, then read, " Resellers Best Practice Checklist. " What you see in this photo is not just a cute flea market moment. Instead, it represents discipline, labor, and intention. It is 4:30AM. It is cold air. It is scanning tables before the sun is fully up. It is hours of walking before finding just a few real gems. This is Step One,
Academy St. Thrift
3 days ago3 min read


Thrifting 101: Read This Before You Step Into Any Thrift Store
This post is for anyone who is just starting to thrift and feels overwhelmed by the experience. And for my seasoned thrifters, there may still be a few gems in here for you too. This season, our racks are packed. Why? Because we like to hold volume and variety. Yes, we are a boutique and we carry everything from low-priced pieces to mid-range finds to higher-end garments, but we also keep an incredible mix of everything else: quirky household goods, shoes, hats, scarves, upcy
Academy St. Thrift
Dec 10, 20253 min read
Resellers Best Practice Checklist
A data-informed guide for turning thrifting into a sustainable business If you want to resell seriously, you must think like an operator, not just a shopper. Reselling sits inside the broader retail and secondhand economy, which has grown rapidly in the past decade. According to ThredUp’s annual resale report, the U.S. secondhand market has been projected to grow significantly faster than traditional retail in recent years. Growth, however, does not equal ease. A growing mark
Academy St. Thrift
3 days ago4 min read
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