The purpose of a NON-PROFIT is to NOT PROFIT and help. The purpose of thrift stores is to take donations, have a low cost of running, and be able to help the community. Help those who do not have the finances to buy new things. So a low-income family that's not able to buy a $100-300 prom dress for their kid being able to come to a thrift store and get a dress for $30, is the point of a thrift store. A low-income family being charged $20 for used Shein shoes that they could buy brand new from Shein for $8, NOT THE POINT. Take a step back and re-evaluate your purpose here. read more