Before you spend big bucks on buying new things, take a look in the Heidelberg Thrift Shop and give the
environment a treat at the same time.
From a waste manager's perspective, the Thrift Shop provides a very valuable outlet for a whole range of goods
that still have a lot of life left in them. To dump them in the trash can, or even take them to the Recycling Center
because they are no longer required by the present owner would nearly be a crime, especially taking into
consideration that a little extra cash could be made by selling these goods.
It goes even further than that when you see what the Thrift Shop, which is a non-profit organization relying heavily on
volunteers, achieves. College scholarships and other major benefits to the community are funded with the proceeds
earned through the sale of almost everything imaginable connected with home and family life.
The Thrift Shop's selection of clothes, furniture, electrical and electronic goods, children's' toys, books, etc., etc., etc., rival
that of some department stores...just packed in a little tighter. To the relief of the staff, recent renovations have been able
to provide more space and make it easier for customers to view all the items available for purchase.
For those of you not familiar with how the Thrift Shop works, here is a quick run-down. The Thrift Shop works on a
commission basis, levying a charge of 30%, as of 1 June 04, on the goods for a maximum period of two months. A whopping
75% of all goods are sold within this two-month period.
After the two months have passed, the goods become the property of the Thrift Shop (unless previously withdrawn by the
owner for a small, 5% service charge). The goods are then put into the bargain corner with a 50% cost reduction. Should
the goods still not be sold after an additional 4 weeks, they are donated to charity if feasible.
This is surely a win (the owner), win (the community), win (the environment), win (the Government) win (the tax payer)
situation.
environment a treat at the same time.
From a waste manager's perspective, the Thrift Shop provides a very valuable outlet for a whole range of goods
that still have a lot of life left in them. To dump them in the trash can, or even take them to the Recycling Center
because they are no longer required by the present owner would nearly be a crime, especially taking into
consideration that a little extra cash could be made by selling these goods.
It goes even further than that when you see what the Thrift Shop, which is a non-profit organization relying heavily on
volunteers, achieves. College scholarships and other major benefits to the community are funded with the proceeds
earned through the sale of almost everything imaginable connected with home and family life.
The Thrift Shop's selection of clothes, furniture, electrical and electronic goods, children's' toys, books, etc., etc., etc., rival
that of some department stores...just packed in a little tighter. To the relief of the staff, recent renovations have been able
to provide more space and make it easier for customers to view all the items available for purchase.
For those of you not familiar with how the Thrift Shop works, here is a quick run-down. The Thrift Shop works on a
commission basis, levying a charge of 30%, as of 1 June 04, on the goods for a maximum period of two months. A whopping
75% of all goods are sold within this two-month period.
After the two months have passed, the goods become the property of the Thrift Shop (unless previously withdrawn by the
owner for a small, 5% service charge). The goods are then put into the bargain corner with a 50% cost reduction. Should
the goods still not be sold after an additional 4 weeks, they are donated to charity if feasible.
This is surely a win (the owner), win (the community), win (the environment), win (the Government) win (the tax payer)
situation.
