Thrift Shopping Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures

Reviewed by: Phyllis Fuchs - Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 14, 2015

Review

Thrift Shopping is a brief , informative book about shopping for clothing, jewelry, furniture,and other goods that have been previously worn or used by someone else. As such it is a useful book for teens who enjoy shopping in a way that allows their money to stretch further. With an eye-catching cover and full color photos on almost every page, the book's six chapters in sixty four pages include both a bibliography and a useful list of sources of further information. While the basics of thrift shopping are covered in the first two chapters, the other four focus on various types of consignment shops, tips on what is best to look for, how to judge quality, online sites, and how to set up an effective yard sale.The writing is clear, enthusiastic in tone and helpful. Both the pros and cons of using particular sites are outlined. For example, some of the online sites that require shoppers to be eighteen years old are mentioned. Recommended as a lively and attractive guide that may serve best by being on the shelves and readily available for browsing and checking out by teens in public and school libraries.

Overall Book Score: good