Thrifty Shopper — Attraction in Town of De Witt

With all of the negativity in the world, I wanted to take a moment to provide some positive feedback from my experience in the East Syracuse village store the other day. Admittedly, I was having a rough day to begin with and may have been a little rude when I was there so I didn't provide the feedback in person. I've had time to think and someone deserves to know the work that goes into a job like that. I tend to be observant so I'm putting that trait to good use.

As someone who works in retail, it is absolutely extraordinary how this staff processes the large amount of donations they receive and maintains the cleanliness of the store. Although the employees working the donation platform receive an overwhelmingly large number of donations, they always greet me with a smile.

For what they are working with, such as the old structure of the building and dusty vents, this staff maximizes the amount of space available to them. The layout is easy to navigate and allows me to see all of the merchandise available. After witnessing a number of customers mess up clothing hangers and misplace items during my short visit, I admire how resilient these employees are. The store is tidy and organized and employees are constantly running around to tidy...

Prices are good. It's hard to compare prices for thrift stores as some of them price things way to high and some are really cheap. In general, it seems that Thrifty Shopper is priced average but WAY less than the Salvation Army. I come to this location for small items I can use for craft projects. They've recently moved departments around and housewares are now near the front of the store and has more room so less having to move 10 things to get at something at the bottom of a pile. Nice.

Update 10/20/22: Not sure what happened but the prices just shot up to ridiculous levels. I saw an inversion table for $100! I can buy one new for $89 that doesn't have busted parts and ripped padding. Lamps for $8 that were busted, chipped and no shades. A busted chipped grandfather clock with missing veneer and missing trim pieces for $80. A junky scratched up 80's curio cabinet for $150! What's going on with the pricing? Most of the pricing is unreasonable now for what it is. They're going to loose their regular treasure hunter...

A Hidden Gem for Budget Conscious Shoppers! I can’t say enough good things about Thrifty Shopper! Every time I walk in, I feel like I’m on a treasure hunt and I almost always walk out with something unique, useful, or just plain cool. From gently used clothing and shoes to housewares, books, and vintage finds, their selection is thoughtfully curated and constantly changing. The prices are incredibly fair (often better than other thrift stores I’ve visited), and the quality of items is noticeably higher than average. It’s clear the staff takes care in sorting and organizing donations. Everything is clean, well-labeled, and easy to browse. The customer service is friendly and helpful, and I also appreciate that purchases support a good cause it feels great to shop somewhere that gives back to the community. If you’re looking to stretch your dollar, furnish your place, refresh your wardrobe, or just enjoy a sustainable way to shop, Thrifty Shopper is a must visit. Highly...