tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post2786692681764649150..comments2024-03-29T05:59:27.539-04:00Comments on Vanessa Alvarado: The Types of Thrifters: An Irreverent Character StudyVanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-67994027507507716332019-10-01T12:54:28.052-04:002019-10-01T12:54:28.052-04:00Your Bigoted comment is rude and unappreciated. Y...Your Bigoted comment is rude and unappreciated. Your customers hated you, because you are hateful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-86214572593635910482013-08-14T08:39:10.878-04:002013-08-14T08:39:10.878-04:00I can add one more that I've run into.
The ...I can add one more that I've run into. <br /><br />The Bragger. A version of The Talker who has a running stream of stories all about the bargains you missed yesterday, last week or just this morning. She tells you about how much she made on this or that item she bought. It gets harder and harder to feign shock and surprise at her good luck the longer she talks. She is usually just behind me in a long line. The worst of them will continue her stories even while I'm checking out.Jeannie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766808321988009247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-85971271051006954872013-08-13T17:19:07.266-04:002013-08-13T17:19:07.266-04:00I'm probably closest to "Fancy Hipster&qu...I'm probably closest to "Fancy Hipster" because of my mod hunting agenda and because they're a large part of the demographic I shop to resell to. I need to make seperate types for "artsies", "collectors", and maybe different types of "resellers", though "resellers" is super broad. Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-29805609361999683692013-08-13T17:17:14.707-04:002013-08-13T17:17:14.707-04:00As in that spot, known for it's crazies, is on...As in that spot, known for it's crazies, is one other less determined hunters may avoid, leaving more for you!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-27897680121338012492013-08-13T17:16:44.896-04:002013-08-13T17:16:44.896-04:00Yep, I've see this type. They can be viciously...Yep, I've see this type. They can be viciously competetive at times! And true, sometimes "The Smellies" are signifies of a great hunting spot.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-49974586561839717512013-08-13T17:14:38.633-04:002013-08-13T17:14:38.633-04:00There are many smoking crazies here in the south, ...There are many smoking crazies here in the south, national passtime! Thrifts used to be relatively hipster free but they've infilterated the market in the past decade, making it hard for me to see locally. Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-8327888908751432202013-06-26T18:33:15.654-04:002013-06-26T18:33:15.654-04:00Haha, I probably fit best in the category Fancy Hi...Haha, I probably fit best in the category Fancy Hipsters, although I do actually go to 'cheaper' thrift and give-away shops. I'm not rich either.<br /><br />http://hall-of-randomness.blogspot.nl/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819400682556716728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-66514428079705900332012-05-27T00:44:23.265-04:002012-05-27T00:44:23.265-04:00Another type I'd like to add is "The Busi...Another type I'd like to add is "The Business Man." Middle-aged, mostly straight male resellers who are clearly just in it for the money. They root through the flatware bins looking for silver and only handle items that you see frequently at flea markets or shows like Pickers. No imagination. I usually jump an aisle on them to make sure they don't get to anything good before me-- I thrift competitively, though I don't fight over anything :)<br />The smellies don't bother me. If I walk into a thrift store where diapers aren't being changed, it usually means there's a lot of good stuff to go through!i.p. freelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821866011557169381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-73830483780032549952012-05-04T14:07:25.524-04:002012-05-04T14:07:25.524-04:00I really had fun drawing those illustrations for V...I really had fun drawing those illustrations for Vanessa that I couldn't help but put it in my comic. I did one thrift store joke, I wished to do more but Vanessa needs to write them http://frogvstoad.com/?p=1108birdilicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539186986619394111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-17667452488850016182012-05-04T13:08:21.520-04:002012-05-04T13:08:21.520-04:00How about "The Mirror"? You know, when ...How about "The Mirror"? You know, when you are out at the thrifts and you look up and see your thrifting double? How do you feel? Do you smile? Do you get jealous of all the items they have in your hands because they are EXACTLY what you would have picked out? And do you try and high five them hoping them will drop something you can snatch up?<br /><br />Hahaha just kidding, but this has seriously happened to me. I always smile.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758526839002058029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-38121452965591345852011-11-09T02:43:34.307-05:002011-11-09T02:43:34.307-05:00I currently work at a thrift store and see them al...I currently work at a thrift store and see them all. Not many hipsters where I live but an overabundance of the crazies, especially ones who reek of cigarette smoke!Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-11267220324938675682011-09-30T09:59:21.616-04:002011-09-30T09:59:21.616-04:00This is so funny to me, because I actually used to...This is so funny to me, because I actually used to work at a thrift store and this is so true!!!<br /><br />Xo Chloe.<br />lazyexplorers.blogspot.comImaginary Confetti Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254941945158664703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-6613114866580025632011-08-14T17:54:02.949-04:002011-08-14T17:54:02.949-04:00I have three local thrift stores that I visit ever...I have three local thrift stores that I visit every other week or so, and I've seen all the characters above! :-) Here's a few to add to your list:<br /><br />Poser Teens-- they come in looking for "vintage" and choose things I remember wearing in hs. And I'm only 31. They take up a whole aisle with their cart and try clothes on over their own. The entire store can hear their commentary.<br /><br />The Stinker-- as mentioned above-- usually an older individual who peppers each aisle with flatulence before moving on to the next. Usually deaf, usually shuffling along quietly. Silent, but deadly!<br /><br />The Homesteader-- this person lays claim to a particular aisle and just STAYS. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to just go up and down the aisles, making my rounds, and have come across these folks. No amount of loud sighing or smiling or "excuse me's" will have them get the hint to MOVE and let someone else through.<br /><br />The Waffler-- this person doesn't know what they want. They will go back and forth and back and forth and back and forth-- all the while the cashier is silently screaming with their eyes: MAKE UP YOUR MIND!! No one wants to get in line behind the Waffler.<br /><br />The Dressing Room Squatter-- this person fills their cart to the BRIM and beyond with clothing, then wheels the entire thing into one of the 3 modest dressing rooms available, never to resurface. And when they do? They leave piles of un-hung clothing in their wake which takes a store employee 45 minutes to clean up. Thus rendering 1/3 of the dressing rooms unusable for the rest of us!<br /><br />Then there's me-- a frequent shopper with a toddler. I go armed with teddy grahams and sippy cup to quiet my child. I am sure to be quick and precise in my scanning and always have correct change. :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-89971964519130222522011-08-06T10:34:15.422-04:002011-08-06T10:34:15.422-04:00hahaha!! I LOVE this post. I've encountered al...hahaha!! I LOVE this post. I've encountered all of the above... but fortunately not so much of the uber-competitive thrifter. <br />Oh boy...the deodorant... there was one instance where there was a cloud of 'musk', by far the worst I've ever encountered. It took several minutes for the air to circulate it out... sheesh!Vintage Scapeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357852920957397183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-22263099563438268042011-08-05T13:16:18.269-04:002011-08-05T13:16:18.269-04:00Van, loved your descriptions, but now I'm wond...Van, loved your descriptions, but now I'm wondering if my sister falls into the crazy catagory...hell who cares, she scores great stuff...lol<br /><br />I think it would be cool if you did a weekly comic strip as you fight your way through the thrift store jungles...I'd love reading it!Jolene@JoRetrohttp://www.joretro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-38179927320643748482011-08-05T10:15:49.962-04:002011-08-05T10:15:49.962-04:00hahahahah....my fave thrift store doesn't have...hahahahah....my fave thrift store doesn't have too many 'interesting' (if you will people). we all take it preeety seriously lol<br /><br />another one I love, though, has millions of screaming kids & moms. <br /><br />this is too funny!Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820449256097370869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-69801379845821352822011-08-05T08:55:04.482-04:002011-08-05T08:55:04.482-04:00E: Yes, the "smellies" must be addressed...E: Yes, the "smellies" must be addressed next.<br /><br />Sir Thrift-A-Lot: That's horrifying! I think we have to draw that next, give us some more details and it will be done!<br /><br />Jackie: Saaaame here, me and Kira talk about how Jacksonville and Philly have to same amount and type of "Bat Shit Crazy" citizens. We have so many types to draw up...<br /><br />Let us know your creepiest, craziest stories and we'll laugh...then draw 'em up!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-84221978608343503012011-08-05T00:42:15.109-04:002011-08-05T00:42:15.109-04:00It's amazing how we both were inspired by our ...It's amazing how we both were inspired by our thrifty competitors this week. And what's more? There seems to be endless character types ecnountered in the thrift. "Bat shit crazy" is such a broad catergory that there could be a new entry posted every week. I've seen enough of 'em to know!Jackie Jardinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010905516066081090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-41522171702435775022011-08-04T23:30:31.802-04:002011-08-04T23:30:31.802-04:00It's sad, but out of the ones you posted, I...It's sad, but out of the ones you posted, I'm one of 'The Crazies'. <br /><br />I had an old man walk up to me & fart REALLY loudly in my face while I was looking at dishes once... BLOODY DISGUSTING! <br /><br />LOL!Sir Thrift-A-Lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632635224161216813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-25480687623487185352011-08-04T20:57:42.268-04:002011-08-04T20:57:42.268-04:00Mostly I encounter people who don't shower and...Mostly I encounter people who don't shower and seem to wanna stand right near you! That and feral children running up and down isles pressing the same noisy button on their toys.<br /><br />E :)Vintage Sweethearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728686944000053469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-60641346298317260502011-08-04T20:28:31.523-04:002011-08-04T20:28:31.523-04:00Jess and Aliya: Glad it made you laugh!
People h...Jess and Aliya: Glad it made you laugh! <br /><br />People have successfully sued stores when their clumsy children do things to injure -themselves-! Grr!<br /><br />Sammerz: Luckily, the truly Fancy Hipsters are all about record stores and vintage shops. They are resller's customers! :)<br /><br /><br />Everyone else: keep suggesting the Thrifter Types, we're going to draw more.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-20097201318717112652011-08-04T20:25:25.501-04:002011-08-04T20:25:25.501-04:00A La Modern: Good idea! I've been hunting in l...A La Modern: Good idea! I've been hunting in lesser-known places and flea markets more, so I don't get followed by resellers ;)<br /><br />Eartha: It really does! Guess he's been accosted talkers before, too.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-37457613725420512732011-08-04T20:03:03.188-04:002011-08-04T20:03:03.188-04:00I laughed out loud when I read this post! LOVE it!...I laughed out loud when I read this post! LOVE it!!! Its true, I have encounted all these different 'types' of people in thrift stores!<br /><br />Feel free to check out the 1960s pair of Neiman Marcus pumps I thrifted when I was home in Singapore for the winter break (its Winter in Perth at the moment!)<br /><br />xx Aliya<br />www.papermoonsandmacarons.blogspot.com<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/silvertabbyvintageAliyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007445159412117026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-59380861468273222182011-08-04T19:46:12.335-04:002011-08-04T19:46:12.335-04:00I ran in to one competitive thrifter once but I go...I ran in to one competitive thrifter once but I got the find of a purple high heeled shoe jewellery box and the woman said she had a shoe fetish! Some crazies, but they do their own thing except for exclaiming there is only junk, which is false, I usually always find something useful or something I like at the one I go to all the time and fancy hipsters, but most of the just try to find unique records at the store a block away. :) Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546859176631758305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-83488243567598359262011-08-04T17:16:52.913-04:002011-08-04T17:16:52.913-04:00This is too funny! They actually have announcement...This is too funny! They actually have announcements to warn off the Octo-Thrifter types at my favorite store. Not that it matters. It's like child frogger in that store. And don't accidentally bump the child who is dart between the rack and jumping out in front of your cart. The mom will flip the eff out!! Oh well. <br />Great post. I laughed until I cried a little, lol. <br /><br />Jess<br /><br />Twinstyles.blog.com - Check us out if you get the chance! :)Jess @ twin styleshttp://twinstyles.blog.comnoreply@blogger.com