Thrift store shoppers save nearly $150 a month, or $1,760 a year, on average, by buying secondhand items, according to another report by CouponFollow. Saving money, however, is not the only driver, CouponFollow found.

Thrift store prices are low, but that doesn't mean they can't go lower. If you think something is priced too high for what is, ask if they're willing to take less for it. Just be polite in doing so and don't be discouraged if they're not open to bargaining.

: a store to which people bring items that they no longer want (such as old clothes, shoes, and equipment) to have them sold.