Ten “Come Backs” to Rude Insults About Thrift Stores

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Some people just don’t “get” thrift stores. Okay, so you’ve got Macklemore (or however you spell his name) rappin’ about how cool thrift diving is. And it’s generally accepted! In fact, when you thrift dive nowadays, you get extra “cool” points.

But even though it’s considered hip and trendy now to buy other people’s used junk and then rock it, some people are still clueless.

And some can be downright MEAN.

And I’m sure if you’re as thrift store obsessed as me, you’ve come across that ONE jerk who says the most insulting things to you about thrift stores.

When that happens, shock them.

Give them something to REALLY talk about! Hell, have a little fun with it!

Here’s a list of 10 creative things you can DO or SAY to people (or even friends!!) that think they’re doing you a favor by insulting your thrift obsession:

 

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INSULT #1: “That’s gross that you wear other people’s used clothes!”

COME-BACK #1: “Oh, they did me a favor! They broke in these jeans for me. New clothes just make me itch.”

INSULT #2: “You’re just collecting junk.”

COME BACK#2: “Yeah, all this ‘junk’ only earned me an extra $5,000 this year on eBay when I sold it to people like you searching for ‘vintage’ treasures.”

 

INSULT #3: “Thrift stores stink.”

COME BACK #3: “It’s actually a special scent that management sprays inside to keep people like you away.”

 

INSULT #4: “You shouldn’t tell people where you got that from.”

COME BACK #4: “I also shouldn’t tell people that I know you, now, should I? But I just can’t keep my mouth shut.”

 

INSULT #5: “You’re just cheap!”

COME BACK #5 “OMG, we have so much in common! Your ex-boyfriend said the same thing about you when he woke up with you the next morning after your first date! Well, whatdaya know!”

 

INSULT #6: “I didn’t know you were so poor.”

COME BACK #6: “Yeah! I mean, after I spent all my money on my iPad, Nikon DSLR, and iMac, I can’t afford anything!!”

 

INSULT #7: “Don’t you ever buy anything NEW?”

COME BACK #7: “Yes. I plan to buy some new friends as soon as we’re done this conversation. Are we finished yet?”

 

INSULT #8: “You’re going to bring home BED BUGS!”

COME BACK #8: Immediately insert scratching of various body parts here. “No I’m not. I heard that bed bugs can’t survive on anything but mattresses.” Insert imaginary picking of little bugs off your shoulder and flick at the offending jerk.

 

INSULT #9: “Please don’t start buying UNDERWEAR from thrift stores, okay??”

COME BACK #9: “Underwear?? Who wears UNDERWEAR anymore?? That’s soooo ’90s!”

 

INSULT #10: “You’re going to end up on ‘Hoarders.'”

COME BACK #10: “Oh, you didn’t know?! TLC has this new “Hoarders At Home” challenge! I’ve submitted my application! The winner gets a $10,000 shopping spree to the Goodwill!! Cross your fingers for me!!”

 

 

Now You’re Armed and Ready….

If anyone dares to mess with your thrift obsession, you have some pretty cool “come-backs” to put them in their place 🙂

I’m curious to know what sorts of ignorant comments you’ve received about thrift stores and how you’ve responded to them. Leave a comment below to add to the discussion!

 


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  1. Haha! Finally, people who GET the whole thrifting thing! It’s fun! I’m hoarding components for a bathroom gut and re-do and I found this Kohler toilet at Habitat for $75 and I had a 25% off coupon. I wasn’t sure if I wanted a USED toilet but isn’t every toilet basically used when you buy your house, etc? Then I saw it on the Lowes website for $1,130! For a toilet! I couldn’t get back to the ReStore fast enough! Lol It sits in my garage waiting for the install. Who knew I could be this excited about a toilet. I just think I will power wash it in the backyard… I may have to borrow Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. 🙂

    1. Tracy, hilarious!!!! You are so right about the used toilet thing! But OMG, what a fantastic deal you found on your toilet! Heck yes, I would buy a used toilet if you get that sort of discount!!! I don’t know if you’re aware, but today starts the beginning of my 30-Day August Upgrade Challenge! Not sure if you’re taking part already, but you totally should! I’m doing my kids’ stinky pee-pee bathroom. And I’m in the market for a toilet. Going to go look at some today, in fact! From a used place! LOL

  2. haha hilarious!
    okay older post but i had to add —
    in general: “well, thrift stores are awesome – I have even spotted your man there, on occasion. BTW how did you like the (cough) ‘fine’ jewelry he got you for your last (birthday, anniversary, etc)?

  3. I love they reply’s to #1 & #9. You started my day out great with #1, I really hope to use that one day! Seriously! BTW keep up the great work, you are motivating and inspiring to watch.

  4. No creative responses from me because I don’t have time for rude people. I give them “that look” and move on, well out of range of their nastiness. Don’t argue with stupid people…first they’ll drag you down to their level and then beat you over the head with experience.
    Trust me, it’s simply not worth my precious time.

    1. HAHAHA, I’m glad you enjoyed them! I get a kick out of them each time I re-read them. LOL That’ll show those nay-sayers!

  5. I love your responses! Mine aren’t normally that creative. Mine normally include four letter words…(you know, like “sooo?”) 🙂

  6. yeah!!! we thrifters rock the world! 😀 i don’t care about those people complaining. it’s not their cents anyway…

  7. Hilarious!

    When they ask about wearing used clothes my usual response: “I think I saw Mrs. Crabs try on that brand new swimsuit before your purchase. Oh and those new shoes, I bet you didn’t sanitize them after Ms Athletes Feet tried them on.”

    Keep rockin on!
    Trisha D.

    1. Hey, Trisha! It was awesome hanging and rooming with you at Haven! Hope you have a good trip back today and had time to do some fun stuff yesterday after check out!

  8. Hi Serena! So great to meet you! I love your blog and had fun looking at it. Safe travels home beautiful!! I just added you to my Bloglovin’ so I can follow you in our little blogosphere! xo Kristin

    1. Kristin!!! So fun to meet you! Congrats on winning something at the closing ceremony! I can’t remember what it was, but I saw you! 🙂 Anyhow, you were awesome, and I really would like to keep in touch with you! 🙂

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