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Home to Home Consignment in Augusta is now Homeless after Closing its Doors

Local thrift shop, Home to Home Consignment, has closed its doors for good. The owner, Robin Verginio, put out a statement on the 1st of September stating all vendors housed…

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Inscription on a door: Sorry we are closed. Conceptual photo or table on door with information of work. Announcement or work schedule.

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Local thrift shop, Home to Home Consignment, has closed its doors for good.

The owner, Robin Verginio, put out a statement on the 1st of September stating all vendors housed in the store had to be out by the end of September due to them losing their lease.

They are not sure where the store will go from here. They are looking at other locations and hoping to return. With no luck, they are adopting the name “Home 2 Homeless.”

Over the month of September, many sales were going on from 50% off and more! From jewelry to fine China to outdoor furniture, you name it!

Where to go Thrifting in Augusta – Here are 4!

August 17  was recognized as National Thrift Shop Day. It is a day to not only shop at thrift shops but also to donate items that you no longer want or need.

There is a certain art to thrift shopping. Sometimes you might have a good day and find all the best stuff. Then other days nothing really catches your eye.

While one of the most known thrift stores in the south, Final Cut, which was located in Augusta recently closed, there are still a number of thrift shops here to enjoy.

Thrift shops are not everybody's thing - it can surely be a bit overwhelming. But if you needed a bit of convincing -

Here are some reasons you should give thrifting a try, if not already:

    Did you know that there is a difference between a consignment store and a thrift store?

    A consignment store and a thrift store are similar in that they both sell used goods. There is a key difference in how they operate.

    A consignment store is when individuals bring in items for the store to sell for them. A thrift store is when the store sells donated items for a nonprofit organization.

    A thrift store is typically run by a nonprofit organization and the proceeds from the sales go towards that organization's mission or cause.

    Catholic Social Services Thrift Store

    This thrift shop is located on Wrightsboro Road. They offer everything from gently-used clothing to toys, furniture, jewelry, household goods, books, collectibles, and more

    3229 Wrightsboro Rd.
    Augusta, GA 30904

    Goodwill

    The CSRA has tons of Goodwills! From Grovetown, to North Augusta, and more.

    mema had one


    This is an antique thrift store located on Davis Road. They sell good, used, vintage furniture, decor, clothing, collectibles and architectural salvage.

    135 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA, United States, Georgia

    Making Ends Meet Thrift Store

    This thrift store is located on Washington Rd. They sell new and gently used items.

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    Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.