Top 5 Mistakes Thrifters and Flippers Make (And How to Avoid Them!)

[@lindadorman2869]

All good points! I would add assuming NWT (new with tag) clothing is in good condition. Just because it hasn't been worn doesn't mean there are no flaws. Check for stains, rips, snags, missing buttons, broken zippers, moth holes, weird smells, etc...just as you would on used clothing.

[@tactical_cat]

Great tips! Thank you. The sniff test is so important and one I learned to always do but you're braver than I am by putting your nose so close to the clothing LOL!

[@vintagelifebydenise]

@@tactical_cat LOL!!! Thanks for commenting!!!!!

[@TarynVerleye]

To get a musty smell out of fabric, lightly spritz it with vodka and ket it dry. I dont know why it works, but it does. I've used it often.

[@vintagelifebydenise]

I’ve heard of that! I wasn’t sure it would actually work -I’ll give it a try!!!!

[@TarynVerleye]

@vintagelifebydenise I've even used it successfully on silk.

[@jodimitchell3542]

Don't most of the thrift stores, at least the Goodwill's and Savers, spray the soft items with a disinfectant spray? I know, the ones I go to always have that same sickly sweet scent which luckily washes away !

[@vintagelifebydenise]

That is true, but I usually wash everything I find at thrift stores! Thanks for commenting!