With summer time just around the corner, students will soon be planning to move into their off-campus houses and apartments. Whatever students decide, one thing is for certain, it costs a lot of money to furnish a new pad.
However, there are several inexpensive places in Westerville that can help students obtain furnishings for a good price.
Peg Duffy, a volunteer at the Thrift Store located on Park St., stated that the store can be an easy solution to save money on those expensive necessities.
The Otterbein Thrift Store has many rooms filled with merchandise, ranging from baby clothes to trinkets you might find on a mantle piece. It has everything one could potentially want to decorate his or her living space.
Duffy gave pointers for students who plan to decorate their rooms. For those students who are into art, the Thrift store has great paintings to choose from. She even stated, "For those who are into fashion, there are always dresses that students can pin to walls [for decoration]."
A variety of appliances can also be found at the Thrift Store. The basement of the house is entirely dedicated to small kitchen appliances, including toasters, microwaves and coffee makers. All are under $15. "That would be a big savings compared to what students might potentially pay anywhere else," Duffy stated.
Duffy also said that the Thrift Store offers rooms filled with party decorations. "If one should decide to throw a Christmas in July party, tell them to come see me. We can work something out, I am sure," she said.
Should the Thrift Store leave you less than satisfied, Goodwill is a potential place where students can find exactly what their place is lacking.
With a variety of lamps, rugs, chairs, and everything in between, one is sure to find something that interests them. The best part is, students can get items cheaper than what they would find at a department store.
Cachet Henderson, an employee at the Goodwill, said "We offer a lot of items that people need. All are gently used and donated in good condition. We just put them on the shelves and let the people come in and find whatever it is they need."
She went on to add, "Whether it is clothes, jewelry, dishes, appliances or even electronics, we sell it cheaper."
Jeffrey Gray, a sophomore, said "I like the Goodwill because not only can I find a lot of vintage clothes, but every once in awhile I can find a lamp, or a bathroom rug. You just never know what you are going to find."
If second-hand stores aren't your thing, other inexpensive stores in the area include Wal-Mart, Big Lots and Value City. t&c;
