Another thing that I have found is that the thrift stores are charging exorbident prices for used items these days. Not like in the past, where buying a used item was thrifty.
I have noticed this too! Used jeans for 10 dollars! I can get new ones at the local big box for 15! About ten years ago I paid 8 dollars for jeans at SA but they were designer brand and new with tags! I try to go on half price days.