Fall is just around the corner, as little as many of us might like to think of it. With the cooler weather also comes increased spending for many people as they try to find ways to pay for school supplies, new clothes, and more. Thrift stores can help provide a solution.

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Buying second-hand clothes or other items once came with a stigma, according to the Thrift World website. However, that began to change after the Industrial Revolution when urban populations grew at the same time as clothes became cheaper and more disposable than they had ever been before. When Christian charities began collecting and selling used items to help fund their programs, thrift shops began to gain popularity.

By now, many people have embraced the idea of reusing old clothes and other items, whether they want .