I live in a HCOL area, and sites like FreeCycle have virtually nothing. Blow That Dough has been elevated to a competitive sport here!
One local second-hand shop recently closed due to (they say) lack of staff. The place was always mobbed, mostly by out-of-state visitors, based on the license plates. There are a few "boutique" shops selling high-end second-hand stuff, but I have no interest in their wares.
There's a large "Savers" second-hand store a few towns away, but frankly their prices are not much cheaper than buying new. I only go there for old stuff you can't buy new any more.
One local second-hand shop recently closed due to (they say) lack of staff. The place was always mobbed, mostly by out-of-state visitors, based on the license plates. There are a few "boutique" shops selling high-end second-hand stuff, but I have no interest in their wares.
There's a large "Savers" second-hand store a few towns away, but frankly their prices are not much cheaper than buying new. I only go there for old stuff you can't buy new any more.