A Local’s Guide to Thrifting
Newsflash: Things are expensive, and retailers are hiding costs related to inflation and economic unknowns everywhere they can. Fear not, Austinites, we have a solution for you. This city is full of secondhand stores, vintage popups, clothing swaps, and other opportunities to buy things used. So where do you start? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by expert thrifter Paula Cox, and Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, who loves a secondhand store, to get into the best resale shops for vintage finds, great quality clothing, furniture, and more.
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