Thrift stores are big business. The U.S. market was worth over $14 billion in 2023, up 1.8% from 2022. We even have a National Thrift Store Day every year on August 17 to celebrate the joy of finding affordable, unique items and raise money for charities. According to the 2023 ThredUp Resale Report, 52% of consumers purchased secondhand clothing in 2022. And did you know that shopping early on Monday and Tuesday is considered the best opportunity to score great deals? If you shop at thrift stores regularly, the answer is probably yes! If you enjoy shopping at thrift stores in South Carolina, you’ll love the Community Thrift Store in the Lowcountry.

For more information, visit the Community Thrift Store website. If you use your own shopping bags, be sure to bring plenty because you never know how many you will need when shopping thrift store.

Did you know that Summerville has a sweet tea hotspot? After shopping, stop for lunch at Eva’s Restaurant in Summerville, which has been serving some of the best Southern cuisine since 1944, including some creative sweet tea dishes:

This South Carolina sweet tea hotspot has been serving some of the South’s best food since 1944

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