>>is killing the thrift store as an source for people in need to find inexpensive goods. thrift stores don't exist to help people find cheap stuff - they exist

>>is killing the thrift store as an source for people in need to find inexpensive goods. thrift stores don't exist to help people find cheap stuff - they exist to raise or earn money, and many org's then use that money to fund the things they want to fund. It might not be a 'side hustle' for some of these people, it may be the only income they earn, and good for them for showing their entrepreneurial instincts - and doubt very many are getting rich at it (except perhaps a few lucky ones that find that needle in a haystack).