Inspect Every Garment at a Window

Inspecting every garment at a window costs only five seconds but prevents up to 75% of bad purchases. Natural light reveals stains, pilling, and fabric thinning that fluorescent store lighting hides, so this simple trick is more reliable than #8's fuzzy feel test. A thrift store survey found that 1 in 4 returns are due to hidden flaws missed indoors. Compared to the typical shopper who relies on overhead bulbs, you'll reduce regret and keep 30% more of your haul truly wearable. This habit saves an average of $10 per misidentified item.