Something I do at my bins is people who go daily as resellers I befriended and told them my dream finds or style I look for. Then they will find me when I'm there and give me things they find that they know I will like!

Bin digging is more fun than going to a concert for me. 😂

My tip is not to go with something in mind that you’re look for because truly you never know what you’ll find. I wish there had been a video like this before I started going to the bins. I love the digging and yes still such good things to be found after the swarm. My bins has regulars who would have certainly yelled at those teenagers from your bins had they been there.

I'm a costumer and I always have a list in my head of lace, trims, and fabrics I want to pick up when I go to the bins... every time I go  there I find far more of what I like then my budget will pay for! I'm the gray haired old lady with wobbly legs who sorts through the bins all the way to the bottom and finds bits and bobs that other folk miss because they rush through their bin searches... Be polite and helpful and others may actually give you something from their shopping cart that matches a piece you picked up and exclaimed over, just so they can see you smile. Always stay far back from those people who dive into the bins when they first come out and you will find the treasures they miss.

I go to the bins in Portland Oregon.
Books are $2.29 each So they have tons & tons of them.

Another quick tip for the measuring tape.  I mark in ink on the tape my half-waist size (for skirts & pants) and my half-bust size. That way I just lay down the item and measure quickly and don't bother if they aren't big enough (I can always take them in if they're too large).

Oh my goodness I went to the bins only one time, and I literally left crying. Never having been to one before I did not know that there were so many rules. An older lady came up to me, obviously they been professional as I call them. And started telling me that there can only be two people at one bin. If I get books they must be stacked from the biggest to the lowest on top. All clothing must be folded and placed into sections such as shirts, tank tops, jeans, slacks, blazers, etc. all hard goods must be placed independent of each other. If I would find some dishes that would include the big dish the salad plate and cup and saucer that must be placed into one section and then if I find another site exactly like-the other one, that must be placed in a separate section.I was also told I have only X amount of time to be looking in each bin so someone else can dig in that bin, And then she started yelling at me telling me that I’m not allowed to have a cart unless I have been at that been several times. She started after me so bad at the security guard came up and wanted to know what the issue was. And I told him I had just walked in the door I have never been here before. And the security guard told the lady to layoff me but I have a right to be there. She continued to yell at me so I just left. I would love to go back to a bin , But I’m afraid I have PTSD from that whole situation. Oh and she also told me I am never to come by myself

The mesuring tape is also a good idea to see if furniture will fit in the car trunk. I keep one in my purse for thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales. Nothing worse than playing tetris with your purchases in the car -.-'

I’ve found 2 Gunne Sax dresses at the bins and made close to $1000 selling them

Quilter here 🙋‍♀️ It's traditional to embroider your name/initials and the date on a quilt when you finish it. I think it's because handmade quilts are heritage pieces that usually get passed down and having the name and date on it keeps a record of who made it:)  I agree with you, it's too pretty to cut up!

You should ABSOLUTELY make that quilt a jacket. Then you can wear it and love it instead of it just sitting in a house, it would be an epic coat

Ive had stuff stolen out of my cart more than once. Cover up your stuff w a blanket or sheet from the soft goods. Its common for stuff to get stolen when your distracted. And, put good stuff at the bottom of your cart. Don't lay it on top. Don't draw attention to any bolo you find. Sorry, but it's the truth. The bins attract some unsavory people.

As soon as I heard "we don't gatekeep here, we share with the class", I immediately hit Subscribe. THANK YOU! There are unfortunately many thrifty content creators that do that. For example: previous thrifters on instagram or tiktok snubbing me because I asked for the vintage labels and brands of their finds so I can find something similar for myself! So to hear encouragement and openness even just for Bins Tips is a breath of fresh air.  This video was awesome and super duper  informative! Can't wait to watch the rest of your channel ✨

New sub here!! Hi! my favorite thing to do at the bins is to let the people go to the new bins & then wait till they go thru all of their findings & then i go thru their throwbacks!! I’ve found some of the best things that way!!

Gardening gloves are great for not getting poked by sharp, pokey little knick knacks

As a quilter, it makes me cringe to cut up a quilt.   But it’s a great way to up cycle an old quilt that you don’t want to repair.  Thanks for the tips

Yesssss bin digging! I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but one of my clients came across an amazing brown suede jacket when she went - the only thing she needed to do was replace the buttons with some funky ones she had laying around. I tend to have decent luck with finding backpacks and other kinds of bags - we've seen some really nice Swiss brand luggage at ours a few times. The keeping a tape measure thing is honestly genius and I don't know why we haven't done that ourselves.

Skirt! Hike! DIY! Yesssss!

A tip she hasn't covered is to wear a fanny pack in the front of you and do not leave your purse in the cart while you dig in the bins, because the last time I was at the bins, someone's purse was stolen from their cart while they were digging in the bins.

I would add: if you have long hair, pull it back in a ponytail or clip, so it's not hanging in your face. Great tips! I'm ready to hit the bins!

Watch for a green canvas with brown leather trim backpack just a little smaller than Daypack size.
The front will say Campomaggi 1961.
I found one at our Oregon bins, sold it on ebay for $169.00 in about 2 weeks it had 10 watchers.
I got a real low ball offer the first day, but I waited.
It had a small hole in the canvas on the out side and a 2 inch hole on the inside or it would have sold for at least $200.