The Thrifters

Jan 29 2025 119 ep. 33 mins 9
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Lifelong lover of vintage fashion, Amanda Walker-Storey talks about how she went from thrifting out of necessity as a kid, to becoming a full-time vintage clothing reseller. Her vintage business, Irreverent Finery has made it possible for Amanda to leave her work-a-day life behind and focus on hunting for treasure at yard sales, estate sales, church rummage sales and of course, thrift stores. Join us as she shares her experiences and shares tips on how YOU can earn a good living with dead people's clothes!

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I Overshared! or The Case for Gatekeeping…sometimes

Jan 29 2025 33 mins  
Oversharing.It can really screw us in some situations. So how do we draw the line between avoiding OVERSHARING and gatekeeping? Join us this week as Amanda recounts her misadventure at a storage unit Estate Sale where she discovered the perils of talking too much! When it comes to working in close proximity with your competition, a little gatekeeping can go a long way. Or like Gran

Trends in Vintage to Source Right Now

Jan 21 2025 45 mins  
Whether you are seasoned seller or just starting out- it’s always a good idea to reevaluate what you are sourcing and offering in your shop. In this episode Amanda talks about what is trending for 2025 and offers ideas on how to make unfamiliar eras and vintage your own. *********Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to y

I'm Changing Gears and It's Hard to Be Patient

Jan 08 2025 18 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of The Thrifters! It's a new year and while Amanda isn't really a "New Year's Resolution" person, she is embarking on a big transition in the way she's going about selling vintage clothing. And its starting now, in early January, JUST BY COINCIDENCE, OK?!But it is hard when we put ourselves out there in a new way and aren't immediately met with cheer

The Year in Review | Our Measures of Success

Dec 11 2024 50 mins  
How do you measure your success as a Vintage reseller? In this episode Amanda breaks down a few ways to determine how well your business is doing. From finances to mental health- the goal of this episode is to celebrate wins and determine goals as we head into 2025. *********The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you

The Vintage That Haunts You

Nov 28 2024 32 mins  
Some vintage treasures stay with you forever—not just in your collection, but in your mind. In this weeks episode I talk about experiences I have had with vintage clothing that have left a lasting impression. From wounded beauties to heartbreaks over the one that got away, these are the haunting tales that keep me chasing the next perfect find.*********The Thrifters podcast is 10

Bringing Your Customers Into Your World

Nov 13 2024 29 mins  
This episode of The Thrifters podcast explores the storytelling magic behind successful brands.Amanda offers practical tips and inspiring insights on how you can build a vintage business and online presence by inviting people into your world.*********Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead Amanda asks for support from listeners like you! If th

Considering Body Image as a Vintage Clothing Seller

Nov 01 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of The Thrifters Amanda delves into the complicated topic of body image as it relates to buying, selling and wearing vintage clothing. From best business practices to deeply personal stories, Amanda challenges the listener to go inward and examine their feelings on this nuanced topic. *********Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! In

Lisa Graystone and the 55 Thousand Dresses

Oct 08 2024 81 mins  
This week Amanda is joined by fellow vintage seller and friend, Lisa Graystone. Lisa a sustainable fashion stylist, writer and curator of a collection known as the 55 Thousand Dresses. A man named Paul Brockman ammased 3 seatrains (cargo shipping containers) full of vintage deliciousness, as Lisa puts it over his 90-something years and Lisa's the one tasked with curating and sellin

More Fall Trends to Source

Sep 25 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of The Thrifters, your host Amanda dives into the latest vintage fashion trends you should be sourcing for your shop. From iconic 1990s styles to timeless, Old Money classics, learn how to interpret modern trends and bring them into your resale business. Whether you’re a seasoned vintage seller or just starting out, Amanda offers actionable tips on what to (thrift

Is Your Description a Slur? 5 Vintage Clothing Words That Can Get You Cancelled

Sep 11 2024 23 mins  
Hi friends! Welcome to The Thrifters podcast. It's Amanda Walker-Storey. If you're enjoying what I'm doing over here on the podcast, please feel free to leave me a review anywhere you listen to the podcast and you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters. Today's episode is...a little bit tricky. So here is basically a disclaimer:I'm going to be using some words in this