Second hand store
Holiday shopping season, it's here. Many people are choosing to buy on a budget as inflation p As Casins Alexis Padilla explained, secondhand stores are gaining in popularity. She has that story. It's new at 10 tonight. Alexis Jeff Emily Warnigan is one of the thrift stores in Wichita after a brief closure. They reopened their doors this past weekend. Between Black Friday and small business Saturday, their owner says it was their biggest revenue weekend in a year and a half. A second life. That's the mission at Warnigan. Our foot traffic was definitely higher this year than it was last. New faces coming into shop this holiday season. People that probably haven'thrift shopped before were finding some really good resale items that were named brand that they were recognizing at affordable prices. Over at New Inns, etc. shop a deal at the top of many wishlist. Same people, same faces. A little bit of new and everyone is looking for value more so than anything else. The resale store noticing more sales than last year. As inflation impacts everyone, etc. is doing its best to keep prices relatively the same. Needs versus wants is the best way to look at it. Needs we price lower? Wants does everyone need a diamond ring? Well, those things are going to go in a solid auction. Whether it's for gifts or trying to add some festive decor, secondhand stores There's lots of holiday decorations, including trees and those are not cheap when you go out and buy an artificial tree for your home. Buying secondhand, saving more than dollars. We are able to support individuals are getting their high school diploma, taking English as a second language classes and also supporting people with developmental disabilities. Part of our mission too is to make sure that we're saving things from the landfill. In terms of donations, etc. says they have seen an uptick this season and worn against all rush of people selling their items back to them. Here for you, Alex Spiria, KSN News 3. Alexis, thank you.
