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Back-to-school shoppers finding buried treasures at local thrift stores

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Los Angeles, back-to-school shoppers are discovering hidden gems at local thrift stores. Professional thrifters and students have found notable bargains on well-known brands. These thrift stores offer affordable options for those looking to save money.

The deals found at these stores are particularly appealing when budgets are tight. For more information on these thrift store finds, readers can consult the original report from ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).

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Category: schools · Published: August 12, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Back-to-school shoppers finding buried treasures at local thrift stores

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