Vintage on a budget

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Scarlet

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hi, im new to this forum, im a lover of the 1960s -70s! As you all know, purchasing vintage items can be pretty expensive as it can take a long time to find before being sold. Does anyone know of any websites or stores that sell cute vintage items for a lower price?
Thank you
 
I agree with the above. I'm building up my vintage wardrobe slowly (mostly 1930s garments) and don't have a load of money to throw around, so I'm constantly scouring eBay and the charity shops in hope of finding a bargain. A couple of years ago I found a tulle 1930s evening dress in a charity shop for £30, probably worth around £300. You're right that it can take a long time - the key is to look frequently. 60s and 70s items come up more frequently in my opinion so I'm sure you'll find some lovely pieces soon. Good luck!
 
You can look for sales on Etsy. Our shop is conducting one now as are many others because it's summer and we're getting ready for new stock.

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Scarlet said:
hi, im new to this forum, im a lover of the 1960s -70s! As you all know, purchasing vintage items can be pretty expensive as it can take a long time to find before being sold. Does anyone know of any websites or stores that sell cute vintage items for a lower price?
Thank you
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Good evening. I highly recommend checking out your local charity shops. You can find plenty of gems amoungst racks and for a fraction of the price. You can also search through garage and estate sales. If you're looking for some truly one- of- a- kind I'd try Ebay, Etsy or a vintage shop as items from the 70s/ earlier tend to get snatched up faster.
 
I find all my vintage at Salvation armies and good wills especially on family day (wednesdays) which is all half off. You just have to take the time to look I spend a couple hours in them just sifting, it's very rewarding when you finally find the gems. I read a lot about vintage and fashion history in my spare time this forum is really great also with helping you tune your eye for vintage. Labels are great help for me because I've become more savvy as time goes on to the different decades and their unique typography. I've shopped in wearhouses also and higher end thrift that have vintage sections but to me it's just not as rewarding when you know it's all vintage. I second Etsy as a great spot for vintage especially 60s and 70s. My shop has a lot of 60s and 70s since those are also my favorite decades :)
 
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