Welcome to ThriftyNifty! 🛍️
ThriftyNifty connects you with local thrift stores. Post what you're looking for, browse available items, and reserve them for pickup — all in one place.
🔍 How Requests Work
What is an item request?
A request lets nearby thrift stores know you're looking for something specific. Stores in your area will see your request and respond if they have it.
How many requests can I have at once?
You can have up to 5 open requests at a time. Once a request expires or you close it, you can post a new one.
How long does a request stay open?
When posting a request you can choose how long it stays open — 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
Can I close a request early?
Yes! You can close any open request at any time from the request detail page.
📋 How Reservations Work
How do I reserve an item?
When a store responds to your request or you find an item while browsing, tap Reserve to send a reservation request to the store.
What happens after I reserve?
The store will confirm or decline your reservation. Once confirmed you'll have 3 days to pick up the item.
Can I cancel a reservation?
Yes — you can cancel a pending reservation (before the store confirms) from the item detail page. Once confirmed, please contact the store directly.
What if I don't pick up in time?
If you miss your pickup window the store may mark it as a no-show, which will negatively affect your reputation score.
⭐ How Reputation Works
What is a reputation score?
Your reputation score reflects how reliable you are as a shopper. Stores trust shoppers with higher scores.
How do I earn or lose points?
✅ +1 point — Successfully pick up a reserved item
❌ -2 points — Miss a pickup (no-show)
⏰ +0.5 points — Automatically every week (time heals!)
What happens if my score gets too low?
If your score drops to -3 or below, your ability to reserve items will be temporarily suspended. Your score will recover automatically over time, or you can improve it by picking up reserved items.
Where can I see my score?
Your reputation score is visible on your Profile page.
💬 Still Need Help?
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