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The best local resources for retro clothing are thrift shops, Salvation Army stores and resale shops. These places also have the lowest prices, but a little digging is usually required to unearth quality items. Don't be overwhelmed by the massive selection, but be prepared to really dig in. Move boxes around, look under things and pull out clothing from the bottom of the bins. You never know what you might find! Check the glass cabinets near the registers, as well. These are generally locked, and for good reason the best things are often in them. Find out from store management how often they replenish their stock and check back frequently. Boutiques that specialize in retro and vintage clothing can be excellent resources for building your wardrobe. The same is true for antique shops. The selection is often much better and less digging is required to find the good stuff. Unfortunately, you can also expect the price tags to be higher than what you'd find at a thrift shop. If you're considering making a significant purchase at a boutique, ask the shop assistant to go over the details of the piece with you. If a garment is very expensive, look for designer tags. If it's not a designer piece, ask about the price. Don't make a purchase unless you are completely satisfied with what they have to say. Always run your hand over the fabrics to check their condition before you make a purchase. Look for holes and stains. You can't expect perfection from used items and signs of wear should be expected. However, don't let a minor defect stop you from buying a piece you really love. Evaluate any flaws you find realistically. Sometimes garments can be dry cleaned or repaired, but not always. Think about the size of the defect, where it's located on the item, and whether or not it's still wearable if you can't fix it. In general, the older a garment is, the more fragile the material will be. Moth damage is a risk, especially with natural fibers. Hold pieces up to the light to look for threadbare fabric and holes. Local thrift shops can only offer so much in the form of quality retro pieces. Websites like eBay and Etsy can provide a vast selection of additional items that would be difficult to find in a resale shop. The downside is that you can't touch the fabric or evaluate the size before you buy something online. Inspect the images closely. If you aren't satisfied with the provided images, request additional ones from the seller. Online retailers should provide measurements. Don't rely on the size identified on the tag. Make sure details are provided about any damages or irregularities. Find out the seller's return policy and keep that in mind when making decisions. Often, sales are final. The sizing systems for vintage clothing are generally not identical to modern sizing systems. Sizes can vary from decade to decade, and also by manufacturer. Because of this, it can be difficult to figure out if something will fit you just by looking at it. Do a little research on basic sizing systems for the eras you're interested in. When in doubt, go for pieces that appear slightly too large. These can always be tailored to fit you just right, but there isn't much you can do with a garment that is too small for you.

summary: Check out thrift stores and charity shops. Shop at dedicated boutiques and antique shops. Assess the condition of used clothing. Shop for vintage items online. Be aware of sizing differences.

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Groupon started by offering daily deals that required a "tipping point," or a certain number of buyers before the deal was actually active. They've found that tipping point was always reached, so they've done away with it. They've also expanded from the simple 1-deal-a-day approach. Here's an overview of what they offer. This is the traditional deal Groupon became known for. It works like this: Consult. Work with your Groupon representative to create a custom offer that meets your business needs. Plan. Create an action plan to help your staff deal with the rush of new customers. Launch. Your deal will be featured for one day on the main Groupon site. This is the page that Groupon subscribers in your locale will see. Connect. Customers buy the deal, and receive a voucher in return. They bring this with them when they come to enjoy your offering. Redeem. You scan the voucher code they bring in, enter it manually into the Merchant Center, or write it down for later entry. Payment. According to Groupon, most business partners get paid in thirds33% after 7 to 10 days, 33% after 1 month, and 34% after 2 months. Visit the What It Looks Like page to see a breakdown of each part of your deal page. Groupon Now is an on-demand service that cater to customers actively exploring your neighborhood for deals. It relies heavily on their mobile application. Review the steps above for The Featured Deal. The significant difference is how the deal is launched. Rather than simply appearing on the Groupon website, the deal is pushed to the mobile app on your potential customer's smart phone. Rather than the printed voucher many may bring using the Featured Deal, the voucher will be on their phone. Visit the What It Looks Like page to see how a deal is structured on a smart phone. This program offers rewards to your best customers based on your specifications. Groupon offers free analytics to help you track the success of your Groupon marketing efforts, see who your top customers are, and how much they've spent. Groupon has specialty deals for live music, travel and vacation getaways, national brands, and more. Your Groupon representative can help you determine what's right for your business.

summary: Determine which type of deal is right for you. The Featured Deal. Groupon Now. Groupon Rewards. Other offerings.

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If you're buying something online or simply paying an individual in Bitcoin, you may be able to copy the information you need to complete the transaction from any type of wallet. However, if you want to pay for goods and services in person, you'll need to have Bitcoin in a wallet you can access on the go, such as a mobile wallet. Many brick-and-mortar merchants use apps, such as BitPay, to process their Bitcoin transactions. To use your mobile wallet, make sure it's compatible with the app the merchant is using. When you download the mobile wallet app, it will tell you which services it is compatible with. The individual or merchant you want to pay will give you the public address for their wallet or account. From your wallet, you'll send your Bitcoin to this address as payment. Typically, you'll receive an invoice that specifies the amount of Bitcoin you owe the individual or merchant. Because Bitcoin value is volatile, this invoice will only be valid for a brief window of time maybe 10 or 15 minutes. Many individuals and merchants provide a QR code that you can simply scan with your phone from your mobile wallet app to send your Bitcoin to the right place. Within your wallet app, choose the option to send your Bitcoin to another wallet. Enter the payment information the individual or merchant gave you along with the amount of Bitcoin you want to send them. Then tap or click the button to send the Bitcoin. If you scanned a QR code from within your wallet app, all of this information will be filled in for you. Look over it before you click send to make sure the amount of Bitcoin is correct. Once you submit your payment, the transaction is sent to the blockchain for confirmation. Miners (Bitcoin users with powerful computers) work to confirm the transaction. Typically it takes 10 to 30 minutes to confirm a transactions. Once your transaction is confirmed, it can't be reversed. If you're buying something from a brick-and-mortar merchant, you'll likely get whatever you bought before the transaction is actually confirmed. However, you may be sent another invoice for payment if the transaction isn't confirmed or if it takes several hours to confirm.
summary: Transfer the Bitcoin you want to use to an accessible wallet. Copy or scan the payment information. Send your Bitcoin to the address you copied. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed.