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The Get Thrifty Podcast

The Get Thrifty Podcast

arc Thrift Stores 254 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

The Get Thrifty podcast, powered by arc Thrift Stores, is a must-listen for lovers of thrift, vintage, DIY, collecting, and finding one-of-a-kind treasures. Host Maggie Scivicque discusses topics ranging from design to reselling to fashion to sustainability with guests. The podcast provides tips, secrets, and know-how for reveling in the thrill of the hunt.

Episodes

260: Out-Thrift Most Shoppers: Insider Tips From a Former Thrift Store Employee, feat. Andrew Harper
260: Out-Thrift Most Shoppers: Insider Tips From a Former Thrift Store Employee, feat. Andrew Harper Aug 18, 2026 52:54 Want to thrift better than most shoppers? Former thrift store employee and REISSUED creator Andrew Harper shares the insider tips, sourcing habits, and secondhand lessons he learned from years of seeing what comes through the doors and what shoppers leave behind. On the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie Scivicque talks with Andrew about his three years working at a ReStore, the thrifting tips behind his
259: What Nobody Tells You About Your First Year as a Reseller, feat. Alexa Milmont
259: What Nobody Tells You About Your First Year as a Reseller, feat. Alexa Milmont Aug 11, 2026 39:49 Thinking about starting a reselling business? Alexa shares the honest realities of the first year that most people never talk about, from sourcing inventory at thrift stores and bins to balancing motherhood, growing on YouTube, and learning what actually makes a resale business sustainable. In this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, Maggie sits down with Colorado reseller Alexa of Shop Style Cycl
258: How a Vintage Expert Finds 100-Year-Old Clothing Most Thrifters Never See, feat. Brooke Nault
258: How a Vintage Expert Finds 100-Year-Old Clothing Most Thrifters Never See, feat. Brooke Nault Aug 4, 2026 55:22 Finding truly exceptional vintage clothing takes more than luck. It takes knowledge, patience, and an eye for details that most thrifters never notice. In this episode, vintage expert Brooke of Daisy & Stella Vintage shares how she uncovers remarkable garments that are more than 100 years old and the stories they carry with them. Host Maggie sits down with Brooke to explore her journey from sellin
257: Change How You Thrift & Resell With This Front Yard Pop-Up Shop, feat. Emily Sova
257: Change How You Thrift & Resell With This Front Yard Pop-Up Shop, feat. Emily Sova Jul 28, 2026 43:07 What if the future of thrifting and reselling looked less like a traditional store and more like a creative pop-up experience in your own community? In this episode of the Get Thrifty podcast, Maggie sits down with Emily Sova of Grandma Goose Vintage to explore how a front yard pop-up shop became a unique way to sell vintage finds, connect with shoppers, and build a resale business around her pass
256: Why This Vintage Reseller Quit Her Brick-and-Mortar for Instagram Live Sales, feat. Desirée Fors
256: Why This Vintage Reseller Quit Her Brick-and-Mortar for Instagram Live Sales, feat. Desirée Fors Jul 21, 2026 54:40 Why would a successful vintage reseller walk away from her own store? After realizing her brick-and-mortar wasn't the right fit, Desirée took a chance on Instagram Live selling—and built a thriving vintage business centered on community, personal shopping, and unforgettable customer experiences. In this conversation with Maggie, Desirée shares how she discovered vintage in 1990s New York City, why
255: How the Rule of 5 Will Change How You Thrift and Buy New, feat. Emily Fenves
255: How the Rule of 5 Will Change How You Thrift and Buy New, feat. Emily Fenves Jul 14, 2026 53:22 Most of us buy far more clothes than we actually need, but what if there was a simple way to break the cycle? Emily of Landerline shares the Rule of Five, the shopping challenge that helped her overcome overconsumption, embrace thrifting, and build a wardrobe with greater intention. If you've ever struggled with impulse shopping or wondered how to buy less without sacrificing personal style, this
254: Why Every Reseller Is Trying to Get Into ThriftCon (Sells Out in 50 Seconds), feat. Brian from ThriftCon
254: Why Every Reseller Is Trying to Get Into ThriftCon (Sells Out in 50 Seconds), feat. Brian from ThriftCon Jul 7, 2026 46:49 What's behind the frenzy to get into ThriftCon? Find out how this legendary event fuels reseller success, strategies for landing a booth, and the hottest tips for making the most of a sold-out crowd. Get inspired to grow your resale business and thrive in vintage culture! Show Notes Brian shares the story behind ThriftCon and how it has grown from a local community event into a nationwide vintage
253: Sell Thrifted Items in Minutes with this Facebook Reselling Method, feat. Elizabeth Daniel
253: Sell Thrifted Items in Minutes with this Facebook Reselling Method, feat. Elizabeth Daniel Jun 30, 2026 01:12:04 Turn thrifted finds into weekly sellouts with a proven Facebook reselling method. This episode reveals how to create buzzworthy room vignettes, keep your audience engaged, streamline shipping and pickups, and build a loyal community that buys from you every week!   SHOW NOTES Elizabeth Daniel shares how she built a business around combining original artwork, vintage finds, and thoughtfully styled
252: How to Make THOUSANDS Flipping Secondhand Décor, feat. Erica Young
252: How to Make THOUSANDS Flipping Secondhand Décor, feat. Erica Young Jun 23, 2026 54:01 Want to learn how to make money flipping secondhand décor? In this episode of The Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Erica Young of Piccadilly Vintage, a Colorado-based vintage and antique home décor reseller, about how she turned thrift store finds into a growing reselling business. Erica shares practical tips for finding profitable thrifted home décor, spotting overlooked vint
251: How One TikTok Changed a 57-Year-Old Family Resale Business Forever, feat. Margy McCarthy
251: How One TikTok Changed a 57-Year-Old Family Resale Business Forever, feat. Margy McCarthy Jun 16, 2026 01:01:41 What happens when a 57-year-old family resale business goes viral on TikTok? In this episode of The Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Margy McCarthy of Elite Repeat, a beloved family-owned consignment and resale shop in the Chicago suburbs founded by her grandmother in 1969. Margy shares how one TikTok video helped introduce a decades-old resale business to a whole new generati
250: This Reseller's Toolkit Will Save You HOURS, feat. Ryan Moore and Kelly Handley
250: This Reseller's Toolkit Will Save You HOURS, feat. Ryan Moore and Kelly Handley Jun 9, 2026 48:54 Want to spend less time managing your resale business and more time finding profitable inventory? In this episode, Maggie sits down with Kelly Handley and Ryan Moore of Ultimate Thrifting to discuss the reseller toolkit they created to help sellers track inventory, monitor profits, simplify tax season, and save hours every week. You'll learn how successful resellers stay organized, use AI-powered
249: Why Upcycled Fashion Is About to EXPLODE (And How to Profit), feat. Dana Andrews
249: Why Upcycled Fashion Is About to EXPLODE (And How to Profit), feat. Dana Andrews Jun 2, 2026 51:33 The upcycling craze is heating up. Are you ready to cash in? Get real tips on turning thrifted gems into profit, stay ahead of the trends, and get inspired to create your own sustainable style breakthrough.   SHOW NOTES Dana shares how she rediscovered sewing during the COVID-19 pandemic after losing her job, eventually turning her creative outlet into a full-time business She shares how thriftin

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