Prices are indeed often higher than we have been seeing. My willingness to pay a price at a thrift shop is driven by the purpose it exists. I liked one thrift store so much I joined the Assistance League that runs it. All employees are volunteers even the manager. Through Operation School Bell we to bought 1600 complete sets of school clothes for needy students in our area last year alone. Another $137K went to 26 scholarship recipients including women returning to the workforce also just this year. Workingest group of women I ever saw!
I dislike shopping at a Goodwill. Their CEO's salary gives me pause.