{"id":409005509,"date":"2019-10-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409005509"},"modified":"2020-04-06T04:42:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:42:58","slug":"finding-thrift-shop-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/finding-thrift-shop-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sneaky Ninja Tricks for Finding the Best Thrift Shop Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to learn some sneaky ninja tricks for finding the best thrift shop furniture? If you&#8217;ve ever struggled to score great deals on second hand furniture that you love, these tricks are right up your alley. Instead of ending the shopping day empty handed, or worse, with furniture you don&#8217;t even like, use these tricks to feel excited and happy about your purchases. With a little know-how, you&#8217;ll be thrift shopping like a pro!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Look_Past_Surface_Faults\"><\/span>1. Look Past Surface Faults<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911f3a45ce3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911f3a45ce3\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/finding-thrift-shop-furniture\/#1_Look_Past_Surface_Faults\" title=\"1. Look Past Surface Faults\">1. Look Past Surface Faults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/finding-thrift-shop-furniture\/#2_Think_about_Your_Health\" title=\"2. Think about Your Health\">2. Think about Your Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/finding-thrift-shop-furniture\/#3_Get_There_Early_and_Have_a_Plan\" title=\"3. Get There Early and Have a Plan\">3. Get There Early and Have a Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/finding-thrift-shop-furniture\/#4_Think_Outside_of_the_Box\" title=\"4. Think Outside of the Box\">4. Think Outside of the Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/finding-thrift-shop-furniture\/#5_Learn_DIY_Skills\" title=\"5. Learn DIY Skills\">5. Learn DIY Skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"attachment_409005533\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/antique-furniture\/\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005533\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409005533\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/antique_furniture_1563119944-1200x837.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/antique_furniture_1563119944-1200x837.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/antique_furniture_1563119944-500x349.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/antique_furniture_1563119944-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/antique_furniture_1563119944.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/cocoparisienne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cocoparisienne<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your average shopper has a hard time seeing past faults that lie on the surface. If you were shopping in a department store, for example, and you came across a white sweater with a big brown coffee stain on it, you would definitely leave it on the shelf instead of taking it home.<\/p>\n<p>However, when mining second hand stores for furniture treasures, you need to learn to look past surface faults. Stains, nicks, scratches and even loose screws or wobbly legs can all be fixed. Sometimes the best furniture finds are the ones that need a little bit of TLC. Others passed them over, and you&#8217;re the lucky one who gets to give the valuable piece a forever home!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Think_about_Your_Health\"><\/span>2. Think about Your Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005534\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-chest\/\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005534\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409005534\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/vintage_chest_1563119993-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/vintage_chest_1563119993-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/vintage_chest_1563119993-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/vintage_chest_1563119993-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/vintage_chest_1563119993.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/algria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">algria<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Yes, you want to learn to look past surface faults. However, you do NOT want to buy furniture that is covered in lead-based paint. This type of paint was outlawed in the states in the late seventies (on a federal level), so some pieces that originated earlier than that might be covered in this toxic substance. If you&#8217;re not sure if an item is covered in lead paint or not, don&#8217;t risk it. Or, if you purchase the item, be extremely careful about how and where you remove the paint. Follow expert advice. Don&#8217;t put your health at risk!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_There_Early_and_Have_a_Plan\"><\/span>3. Get There Early and Have a Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005535\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/flea-market-2\/\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005535\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409005535\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/flea_market_1563120051-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/flea_market_1563120051-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/flea_market_1563120051-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/flea_market_1563120051-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/flea_market_1563120051-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/flea_market_1563120051.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/LoboStudioHamburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LoboStudioHamburg<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the best ninja tricks is to get to the sale (wherever it may be &#8212; a tag sale, <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/flea-markets\/\">flea market<\/a>, or thrift shop) early, before the crowds pick everything over. Instead of getting the left-overs, you&#8217;ll be the first to lay your eyes on the goods. It might be tempted to sleep in, but fight off the temptation! You&#8217;ll have much better luck if you arrive early.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Think_Outside_of_the_Box\"><\/span>4. Think Outside of the Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005536\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005536\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409005536\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ladder-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ladder-shelves.jpg 620w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ladder-shelves-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upcycled-wonders.com\/furniture\/upcycled-ladder-shelves-display-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.upcycled-wonders.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Think outside of the box when you&#8217;re looking at furniture. Could you use a bathtub as a flowerbed? Or a ladder as a shelf or towel rack? Sure! The sky is the limit. Be creative, and you&#8217;ll snatch up some treasures that others have consistently overlooked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Learn_DIY_Skills\"><\/span>5. Learn DIY Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005537\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/painted-furniture\/\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005537\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409005537\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/painted_furniture_1563120611-1200x803.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/painted_furniture_1563120611-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/painted_furniture_1563120611-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/painted_furniture_1563120611-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/painted_furniture_1563120611.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/kissu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kissu<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You&#8217;re going to be way ahead of the pack if you have a few <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/fixing-vintage-furniture\/\">DIY skills<\/a> in your toolbox. Instead of passing over items that clearly need some TLC, you will be able to buy them (at bargain prices), give them some attention, and end up with gorgeous furniture. Little things like sanding, painting, and polishing can make a big difference!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re looking for second-hand furniture, it&#8217;s easy to feel disappointed by the selection. But with these tricks up your sleeve, you can be excited about what you&#8217;re finding. What do you like best about vintage furniture? Let us know in the comments section below!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to learn some sneaky ninja tricks for finding the best thrift shop furniture? If you&#8217;ve ever struggled to score great deals on second hand furniture that you love, these tricks are right up your alley. 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