Want to give second-hand gifts, but afraid you'll look tacky doing it? Put these strategies to work, and you'll save a ton without looking like a bum:
Snatch Up Collectibles
Make a list of the things that your friends and family collect – dish patterns, knick knacks, etc. – and look for those items when you're out at thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales.Go Vintage
Antiques are prized for their age, not despised for it; so seek out those old-world treasures and give them as gifts.
A few ideas: vintage jewelry, colorful linens, old copies of classic books
Search Out One-of-a-Kind Finds
Some things just can't be bought in a retail store. Be on the look out for handmade goodies and any rarities or oddities. You may just uncover something truly special to give.
A few ideas: autographed items, mementos from events/places the recipient has been to, items so hideous that they're just begging to be gag gifts
