why you should get in the thriftmas spirit
There’s no better feeling than giving someone a present and witnessing the twinkle that appears in their eyes when they unwrap it and realise, “Hey! This is really cool and super-thoughtful. I love it!” (The worst feeling is when they force a smile to hide the fact that they are severely underwhelmed and are already going through a mental checklist of who they could re-gift the present to.)
But in this day and age, when folks can simply click to buy whatever they want, whenever they want, it’s tough to find something that A) is really cool, B) is super-thoughtful, and C) doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Don’t fret though, generous friends, for there is a solution to this predicament! And it can be found within your local Vinnies shop.
Think about it: where else could you find a rad vintage coat, kitschy-cute ceramics, and a stack of adorable retro sewing patterns, all in one place? Not to mention the oft forgotten treasure trove of books that are practically screaming, “SIFT THROUGH ME! SIFT THROUGH ME!!”
The best bit about buying a unique, thoughtful Christmas pressie from Vinnies, though, is that it’s sustainable. Imagine how much plastic and packaging you’re saving by purchasing your pal a schmick glassware set from the op shop rather than buying new? Generosity and sustainability? That’s a heck of a lot of altruistic brownie points.
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