“We are drawn to thing that have meaning and good energy.” Shopkeepers and sister-in-laws, Rachel Petruccelli and Rosina Aguiar (@shop_heirloom_), opened Heirloom in October 2023. They wanted to provide the town of Darnestown, Maryland, where Rosina grew up and Rachel resid...

“I love the items that bring back memories for people, and when you find that special thing, it’s like you’ve won the lottery.” Kari Christenson (@relicroadjunk) is the Chief Junking Officer of three hardworking vintage businesses: Relic Road, the Retro Ranch, and Gasoline ...

“It’s more fun than fact! It’s a little zany, a little cringy, but it’s always fun!” Joe and Nicole Colbenson (@id_flip_that.mn) are a husband-and-wife duo who host “The Reseller Showdown,” a livestream game show on their YouTube channel. This exciting game show is made spe...

“It’s so great to work for a place that helps the community.” Flor Mendez has been part of Team Arc for 18 years. As arc Thrift Stores’ director of Vehicle Donations and Community Outreach, she helps people find a great purpose for their old cars, boats, motorcycles, dirt b...

“No one gets as excited about thrifting as other thrifters!” Liz O’Kane: While serving in the U.S. Air Force, Liz O'Kane fell in love with selling and buying on eBay. She made her first sale in 2002 and continued to sell part-time until she retired from the military in 2016...