I'm sure we've all wondered it...why are thrift stores so expensive these days? Why do thrift store prices keep going up when their inventory is FREE?! Well, we're diving into that today. If you want to learn more about the dark side to thrift stores, there is more content below you can check out for all things thrifting!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Buying new is now CHEAPER?!
1:09 Where do thrift stores get their inventory?
2:49 Goodwill profits and donations (it's scammy)
6:31 Why thrift store prices keep going up
8:06 Who's to blame for this?
11:50 Shop small! Even when you thrift!
13:47 Bloopers

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