Eugene, Ore.- Ever since Macklemore’s hit song “Thrift Shop” hit the airwaves, shopping at gently used clothing stores has become a fad across the ages. Now, for college students who are short on cash, thrift shopping is not only more feasible, but is also seen as the latest trend.

Bargain hunting at local shops like Goodwill, Buffalo Exchange and Value Village allow students with a tight budget to find trendy items for affordable prices. The problem with thrift shopping is that there is not always the best selection, a lot of the time the shopping trip will either be hit or miss.

DuckTV News talked to a fellow thrift shopper, Alex Lianopoulos, who explains this struggle: “Ninety-five percent of the stuff you’re not going to want to wear.  It won’t fit you. So I’d say just go there with an open mind.”

Although the supply at some thrift shops might be slim, many have found fashion steals that allowed them to avoid spending full price on clothing.

With Macklemore’s song on the radio, we asked student and thrift shop worker Makaya Pratt if she believed his song kicked off the thrift shopping trend, “Yes, I think that the song has definitely broadened the idea of resale shopping and it’s become more of a trendy thing rather than just something you do because you can’t afford clothes.”

If you’re willing to look to find a good deal, try your luck at various thrift shop and resale stores in Eugene.

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Kelcie Goetsch, DuckTV News