Thrifting for Back to School in Montgomery County

Back-to-school and back-to-college shopping is better for the environment and easier on your wallet at local thrift shops.

That dreaded time of year is approaching fast—it’s almost time to go back to school. The back to school sales around the malls and department stores throughout the county are an inescapable and constant reminder. But are these sales really worth it? The best way to save money when it comes to back-to-school clothes shopping, hands down, is hitting the thrift stores. You can find gently worn jeans for anywhere from $4 to $10 and tops for around $3. You can’t beat that with the current economy. Thrift stores get a bad rep sometimes, and people tend to think the clothes will have holes or other damages. The clothes are actually in really good shape, and some still have their original price tags on them. It’s also better for the environment—…

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