Thrift stores: we all know and love them. Whether they’re tiny hole-in-the-wall antique stores where you can find unexpected treasures or bigger secondhand chains, these places are gold mines filled with quality items for a fraction of the retail price.

Guess what else is great about thrifting? It’s better for the planet. Many clothing companies use unethical practices to make their clothing, to say nothing of the huge textile waste that ends up in landfills.

However, don’t think that buying secondhand means lower quality. Sure, it might mean that for some items but people everywhere have found amazing goods that have never been taken out of the box. These items range from jewelry to electronics to wedding dresses worth thousands of dollars. Let’s face it: there are few downsides to shopping at thrift stores.

But as it turns out, there’s a knack to it. Thrift store inventory, policies, and deals vary significantly from store to store, even when you’re shopping at a chain. Luckily, the thrifty people of the internet are here to give their best tips, tricks, and hacks to help you not only find the best items at your local thrift store but also score the best deals.