Shopping Resale vs Buying New – Assistance League Resale Store

Thrifting has become very popular worldwide and is expected to double by 2026. For most people, it is a place to shop for affordable, gently used clothing. While that is true, don’t overlook the other advantages. The Assistance League® Resale Store is a treasure trove of unique, vintage or one-of-a-kind items. It can be best described as a department store of pre-loved items.
You never know what you will find at the Resale Store. It can be an adventure every time you walk through the front door, from a vintage portable suitcase record player to a pair of Prada jeans. A collection of gold framed mirrors or a grouping of prints create a dramatic gallery wall display. For those who enjoy DIY projects, furniture pieces can go from drab to a room’s focal point. At a fraction of the retail cost, any room can be turned into a masterpiece using items sourced at the Resale Store. Your friends will be amazed and jealous!
Shopping secondhand also keeps resources in circulation and out of landfills. The unfortunate fact is that the United States generates over 17 million tons of textile waste annually (source: theroundup.com) and these numbers are growing. This number does not even include other household goods such as furniture. Who knew that secondhand shopping was so advantageous to the environment.
Shopping at the Resale Store provides merchandise at a fraction of the retail price, helps the environment and funds the Assistance League programs that enrich the lives of students and families in the Santa Clarita Valley. Visit us at www.assistanceleaguesantaclarita.org for more information.