Where to Thrift in Fargo-Moorhead
If I told you that you could elevate your personal style while being more environmentally and wallet friendly, would you do it?
The benefits of thrifting are endless. Let me explain:
Personal Flair
It is a near guarantee that if you are wearing a thrifted ensemble, you will not head to a party wearing the same thing as your friends. People will ask where you got such a unique item and you will smile knowing it's a one-of-a-kind piece that you found on your own personal treasure hunt. Thrifting opens doors to creativity and expressing yourself.
Environment
When an item is manufactured, there are emissions produced in the creation of that product and its shipment to retailers. An item you purchase second hand doesn't have that environmental cost twice; therefore, you are cutting down on total negative impact. When you save the unique items in thrift stores and give them a new life, you are saving them for a future of living in a landfill, refusing to biodegrade and wreaking long-term havoc on our earth.
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One of the most obvious reasons to thrift is that it is cheap in cost without being cheap in quality. The value you get when thrifting is incredible because the quality of the clothing tends to be higher than similarly priced items from fast-fashion alternatives. Just think – you could discover one of your favorite pieces for the cost of a coffee!
Here are the best places that will get you hooked on thrifting in Fargo-Moorhead:
1. Revolver
627 1st Ave. N., Fargo
Fargo's first vintage clothing store! Unique clothing, accessories and trinkets. You are guaranteed to walk out of Revolver with a one-of-a-kind piece.
2. Moorhead Thrift Shop
620 2nd Ave. S., Moorhead
This is the closest thrift shop to campus. Moorhead Thrift Shop is good for houseware items, clothing and vintage books and records.
3. Goodwill
Two F-M locations:
4325 13th Ave. S. #1, Fargo
1525 32nd Ave. S., Fargo
This is the cleanest and most organized second-hand store in Fargo-Moorhead. If you are looking to revamp your wardrobe, Goodwill should be your go-to. It is highly curated for current trends.
4. The Arc Attic Treasures
Two F-M Locations:
3201 43rd St. S., Fargo
255 N. University Dr., Fargo
Moving into an unfurnished apartment or just stocking your dorm with dishware can be a daunting task. Before you head to Target or the like, try out The Arc. They specialize in lightly used home goods and furniture.
5. Savers
1623 38th St. SW, Fargo
Savers will never fail you. You will always find the funny vintage T-shirt, the perfect ugly Christmas sweater or the zany Halloween costume.