The holiday season is in full swing, and it’s overwhelming trying to find the right gifts for your family, your friends, your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your work wife, your bodega cat. Here are three reasons why you should thrift your gift this season and be everyone’s favorite Santa this season!
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Your wallet will thank you!
Everything from a cab ride to a slice of pizza has gotten more expensive this year, so if your budget is feeling a little tight this holiday, you’re not alone. Shopping second hand gifts is a great way to save money without losing value. Plus, on the eShop, you can find brand new pieces, tags still on, at prices way below retail. Thrifting your gift means you can save money on presents without looking like a penny pinching Scrooge.
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Your gifts will be unforgettable!
Thrifted gifts are special because they aren’t something that you can find anywhere. Instead of buying that trendy thing everyone and their mom got an Instagram ad for, find unique gifts by thrifting them, whether it’s a rare vintage dress or an iconic pair of shoes that are just the right size. When you thrift your gift, you’re way more likely to find something that they’ll be talking about for years to come.
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Your heart will be full!
2025 has been a long, uncertain year, and as you fill your sleigh with goodies for your loved ones, you deserve a holiday shopping experience that doesn’t drain you. Thrift shopping at Housing Works is a great way to give back to your community and make your heart feel warm. Not only are you supporting a local New York Business, but every gift you buy helps us continue our mission of ending homelessness and AIDS in NYC. The magic of finding the perfect present is doubled when you know your shopping is making New York a better place for everyone, so thrift your gift this season at Housing Works!