The thrift store scalpers in Winnipeg are unhinged
I know times are tough and they're just trying to make some cash, but it's really irritating when Facebook marketplace is 50% stuff being resold from thrift stores for profit. This week MCM furniture thrift got 2 lotus lamps and both were bought and posted on FB marketplace for 2x the price the same day. Earlier this week at superthrift there was a woman with a cart full of items in my size and she was looking each one up individually, checking comprable sale prices online before purchasing. I left with no shorts and I've been looking for awhile :/ I also donated a nice leather jacket once because I outgrew it and I saw it for sale on FB marketplace for 100$+ the next day which was very dissapointing. Next time I'm going to wait and gift it to someone who wants it directly
I know thrift stores are fair game for everyone but it's gotten rough for me to find anything, yet FB marketplace and vintage popup boutiques are flush with items that still have the value village tags attached. Thrift stores are a great resource for helping low income people increase their confidence and furnish their homes on a budget, and resellers are making that harder. Idk I'm just frustrated
Posted Jun 13, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC