The Thrifty Apartment
Used shampoo bottles, half-finished makeup, and expired skincare products are almost always thrown out. Even sealed items can be tricky if the dates aren’t clear or the packaging is damaged.
Drop-side cribs can’t be sold at all, and many loungers no longer meet current safety guidelines. Because of the risks involved, most thrift shops decline them altogether.
Mattresses, box springs, and futons are usually turned away due to health regulations, storage limitations, and pest concerns.
Thrift stores rarely have the capacity to test, repair, or safely resell broken microwaves, vacuum cleaners, printers, or small appliances.