Do you shop every garage sale, every thrift store, every consignment location in search of great deals on specific items? Perhaps you are someone who loves Guchi and wants to get your hands on a designer handbag and silk blouse at affordable pricing?  Maybe you love antique furniture? Maybe you collect vinyl albums?

Whatever your jam, this is THE week to be searching for your affordable treasures. It's National Bargain Hunter Week, and we want to help you find your personal favorites locally.

Photo by Kelly Cordes
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S.O.S THRIFT STORE

Last week, I visited the S.O.S Thrift Store at 2018 Veterans Drive in St. Cloud. They have an incredible selection of items, and everything is at amazing prices. Whether you're looking for pictures to hang on your wall, a dresser for your bedroom, an airfryer, or even eclectic things, like a funnel cake maker! You name it, and I would almost bet you can find it at S.O.S. Thrift Store.  I was just so impressed with everything they have on their floor that I would highly suggest you stop by and take a look at what they have to offer.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

What about outdoor needs? S.O.S Thrift Store had wheelbarrows, Shovels, tools, and even a snowblower! Yeah! I was shocked. I spoke with Julie, the owner of S.O.S Thrift Store, while I was there, and she also reminded me that it's National Thrift Store Day on August 17th every year. That means this year, it is coming up on Sunday, August 17th, 2025.

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CRAFTERS

If you knit, sew, or make rugs, you can find a great variety of affordable materials and material scraps at super affordable prices.

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BENCHES

Look at this beautiful bench? There were so many beautiful bench pieces available, it made me wish I were a interior decorator.

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JEWELRY FINDS

I love jewelry, but I rarely buy it. I don't have the budget for high-dollar jewelry, but you can find some great jewelry at S.O.S Thrift Store. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets; they had a whole section of beautiful jewelry available for purchase at super low prices.

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FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES

You can spend thousands of dollars on home furnishings; as a matter of fact, you can spend thousands of dollars on just a dresser. Not at S.O.S Thrift Store. For just a few hundred dollars, you can get quality dressers, chests, lamps, and other accessories for incredibly affordable prices.

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PURSES AND BAGS

Looking for a new purse? How about every size and color imaginable? S.O.S. Thrift Store has them. Now that I know, I know where I'm going for my next purse!

What you see in these pictures is just a handful of the items that Julie has in her store. You need to shop S.O.S Thrift Store to put some money back in your pocket and some great items in your home.

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