Why to Make the Old New

6 Reasons You Should Give ‘Antiquing’ in Old Town FoCo A Chance

Jamie Rankin
Beyond the Oval
2 min readFeb 6, 2017

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1. It saves money.

When you don’t buy items brand new, you save money (a college student’s #1 goal).

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2. It’s more sustainable.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Not only do you save your wallet, but you save the Earth as well. Buying used items requires less energy and resources.

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3. Thrifting makes you more unique.

Every college student wants to find themselves and be “unique”. When thrift/antique shopping, you have a chance to be creative and find items that are one of a kind.

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4. It’s a conversation starter.

When you’re original, you stand out. A compliment or question about an antique/thrift item is a perfect ice-breaker and way to make connections.

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5. Every item has a story to tell.

Whether it be photos, clothes or home decor, an antique can reveal a lot about it’s time period and culture.

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6. With the right mindset-it can be fun!

What better way to spend an afternoon than browsing around antique shops in Old Town?

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