55 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com Some people love shopping. Others enjoy finding a deal. At Uptown Cheapskate, you get the best of both worlds. Entering this resale store, you can always find customers buzzing about their latest bargains and doing their best to match as many outfits together as they can. The joy is in the hunt and the thrill of discovering something unique. You never know what you are going to find and can guarantee you won’t be labeled as an outfit copycat. That’s because the inventory changes constantly. Thousands of items come through Uptown Cheapskate every week and keep the inventory fresh with new rotating offerings. You have to get them before they’re gone, which is why so many customers stop in regularly. They know every visit is different. Unlike what some people imagine when they hear the word “resale,” this isn’t a store full of outdated trends or clothing that’s overworn and bare. The focus has always been on current styles, recognizable brands and attire people actually want to wear right now. That’s what has made Uptown Cheapskate a Mount Pleasant favorite since opening in 2013. The racks are packed with the brands shoppers already know and love, but without the full retail price tag attached. Most items sell for a fraction of their original cost, which means customers can leave with a bag full of finds for what one item might set them back somewhere else. In a world where it feels like everything is getting more expensive, that’s a pretty good feeling. Of course, the low prices are only part of the draw. What keeps people coming back is the hunt for something distinctive. There’s a certain excitement that comes from spotting something unexpected tucked between two hangers. Maybe it’s a designer piece you’ve wanted forever, or a brand-new dress with tags still attached. Perhaps it’s that perfect pair of jeans that somehow fits exactly right on the first try. Each purpose feels like a small win. It is easy to see why each visit to the store is an adventure in itself. Designer brands, newfound fashion and wellpreserved style accompany each rack and aisle that you walk down. As summer gets into full swing, shoppers are already scooping up easy dresses, shorts, sandals, lightweight tops and everything needed for beach trips, vacations and weekend outings. The selection for both men and women stays fresh because new merchandise is arriving every day. For those looking to make room in their own closets, Uptown is always buying. Customers can bring in their gently used styles and turn them into cash or store credit. Donations are always great but this allows customers to update their wardrobe on a budget. Maybe that’s the best way to describe Uptown Cheapskate. It’s not just a place to shop. It’s a place to search. You walk in looking for one item and leave with three things you didn’t know you needed. And honestly, that’s kind of the point. BY CARI LAWSON The Thrill of the Hunt Uptown Cheapskate our town
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