# Charitable Vintage Sites WebThriftStore Connects Buyers, Consumers and Non-Profits to Make Cash By Tiana Reid | Published 2012-06-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webthriftstore References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WebThriftStore) & [webthriftstore](http://www.webthriftstore.com/) "WebThriftStore allows any non-profit to run an online thrift store without holding inventory, and with no financial risk," the social business writes on its website. "WebThriftStore turns stuff into cash for charities, tax deductions for donors, and bargains for buyers. It's a way for buyers and sellers to do good, and for charities to engage supporters without asking for money." Non-profit organizations often host yard sales and thrift stores with the help of the community in order to fundraise in a manner that includes people but also doesn't rely so heavily on donations. This method allows for an innovative way for charities to get some much needed cash. The initiative also draws on the idea of collaborative consumption. Many of us have tons and tons of things in our houses and apartments that we never use and moreover, don't even want. But there are simplified ways to turn it into something useful. **Contact Information** WebThriftStore [website](http://www.webthriftstore.com/) WebThriftStore on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/WebThriftStore) WebThriftStore on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WebThriftStore) WebThriftStore on [Google+](https://plus.google.com/107500908736430658413) WebThriftStore on [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/2500595) WebThriftStore on [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/WebThriftStore/) WebThriftStore on [Tumblr](http://webthriftstore.tumblr.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online Thrift Stores:** The rise of online thrift stores like WebThriftStore is disrupting the traditional thrift store industry by allowing non-profit organizations to run virtual stores without the need for physical inventory. - **Collaborative Consumption:** The concept of collaborative consumption is being embraced by platforms like WebThriftStore, enabling people to turn their unwanted items into something useful and contribute to charitable causes. - **Social Fundraising:** WebThriftStore's innovative approach to fundraising offers non-profit organizations a new way to engage supporters and generate much-needed cash without relying heavily on direct donations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Non-profit Organizations:** Platforms like WebThriftStore provide non-profit organizations with a disruptive tool to run online thrift stores and raise funds for their causes. - **E-commerce:** The rise of online thrift stores presents opportunities for the e-commerce industry to expand into the second-hand market and cater to environmentally conscious consumers who value sustainability and affordability. - **Tech Solutions for Charities:** The success of platforms like WebThriftStore highlights the potential for tech-based solutions to help charities maximize their fundraising efforts and engage with supporters in innovative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-freely.md) - [Closet-Clearing Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge.md) - [E-Commerce Giving Integration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-integration.md) - [Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrift-it-back.md) - [Textile Recycling Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunelm-and-the-salvation-army.md) - [Social Good Clothing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-and-the-salvation-army.md) - [In-Store Swap Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-swap-shop.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md)