@charliebrown1978
That is a lot of waste at 90%. I take it you do some of the pricing? Your going to have to roll up your sleeves and get cleaning some of the items that are being tossed.
I also work in a thrift ( in Nevada as well) and it can be a dirty job at times but I hate waste. I clean and spray, look for chips, cracks, test out tools, radios and price/ display jewelry.
I look for unusual items, bakelite jewelry, pyrex, good sneakers, old radios and transistors, old college jerseys and old Thermos. Even though as a worker we get first pick, I always buy anything I bring home. I write down in detail and price paid and write a check out for it. This is for my record when I flip it and tax purposes as the thrift does not give receipts.
Don't forget to thumb thru those books also before tossing because of hidden cash can be found. I don't know why your store is throwing away books unless mold is present.
Best to you and happy pickins.
