The best time to go thrifting
Thrift stock follows the calendar more than you would think.
By the week
Donations pile up over the weekend, so Monday through Wednesday often bring fresh racks and smaller crowds. Ask your favorite shop when they put out new items and which days have tag sales.
By the season
January brings holiday clear outs. Spring cleaning fills the shelves in March and April. College move out in May and June means furniture and small appliances. Fall brings coats and Halloween costume hunters, so shop early.