"My attitude is always, ‘Why not go big?’”

Lawren Coope (@themoreismorestore) is a self-proclaimed thrifter, reseller, junk junkie, recycler, and repurposer. She is the owner of The More IS More Store on eBay. Lawren’s passion for recycling, repurposing, and thrifting began during her days at the University of Colorado in Boulder. But her fascination with all things big, bold, and glamorous came from growing up in the 1980s in Texas where MORE was definitely MORE. She spent 10 years in corporate sales, then traded in her career for a more rewarding full-time gig as a mom, PTO fundraiser, and community volunteer. Lawren began reselling her thrift finds in 2017 and has grown her store to over 5,000 items ranging from sparkly 80s gems to college football memorabilia and a bit of everything in between.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

  • Inspired to keep items out of landfills.
  • How her business started as a family affair and with what she calls her “magic doormat.”
  • Her love vintage college sports memorabilia.
  • Her volunteer work supporting local charities and food banks.
  • Growing the relationship between thrifters and resellers.
  • Her love of 80s fashion and getting it back in circulation.