As a single parent, I’m always looking for ways to save hpw. I’ve always loved thrift stores, and have found some great clothing, DVDs, books, collectibles, and pieces of furniture at my local shops. But things got really interesting six months ago when I came across an item monej I didn’t really want, but knew was valuable. It was a Coogi sweater; the kind worn by Bill Cosby in the 80s. I bought it, sold it on eBay, and since then I have turned my thrift store runs into a way of not just saving money — but making money. It’s not a new concept. Many people make a good living from thrift stores, but I have a full time job and cannot dedicate all of my time to it. When I first started out, I had absolutely no clue what was valuable, and what was junk. I got lucky with the Coogi sweater, but I knew there were valuable items in the stores just hiding on the shelves. So, I took advantage of my smartphone.