By Leyda Chavez, Scarlett Anderson, Katie Crouch

Shopping second hand isn’t just smart, it’s stylish. Thousands of people around the world are shifting towards thrifting or the act of going to thrift stores. Yes, the popularity has given this action its own verb, thrifting. 

Thrifting isn’t necessarily a new idea though. Resale, donation, vintage, and antique stores have been around for decades. 

Ragstock, one of many thrift stores, has such a wide variety of styles for everyone. 

“I think vintage is something that is kinda timeless and there’s always something you can find in a thrift store that you’re not gonna find in most other places,” Ragstock, Store Manager, Lennon Martin said. “I think that is what keeps bringing people back is the uniqueness.”

Finding vintage items brings back memories from the past. Many pick up this hobby at a young age. Whether it’s from …
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