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Edwards said people can get bargains and
sometimes new items at thrift stores. Several
stores say they get clothing and items with
the original tags on them – never worn or
used. In addition to store treasures, she said
shopping at Goodwill directly helps people
acquire job skills.
"Of course, it always feels good to know
you're shopping and helping people,"
she added.
And helping pets! Darren Fuemmeler said
he likes to donate and shop at the popular
Spay/Neuter Action Project (SNAP) rift
Store, 2905 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville.
When Goodwill reopened in May after being
closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, some
processes had changed. Donors were asked
to stay in the car, and Goodwill employees
began unloading all items and providing
the receipt to meet social distancing
requirements. Shoppers are also required
to wear masks and practice safe social
distancing in the stores.
ere are similar processes in place for most
thrift stores in the area, so their patrons
can continue with the full thrift shopping
experience. A quick call or visit to the store's
website or social media will help determine
new shopping times and procedures.
Edwards has a personal story of thrift store
treasure hunting. She once bought art at a
Florida Goodwill store for $35. It turned out
to be valued at $800.
"It was a piece of metal art, and I just liked
it because I thought it would go great in
my house," she said. "Sitting in the airport,
waiting to get home, I decided to look it up,
and that's when I discovered it was worth a
good bit."
