Secrets of a Thrift Store Shopper

Jan. 29, 2009 — -- Not many retailers are doing well in this bad economy, but a number of thrift shop owners say their businesses are booming.

If you have a good eye and the patience to sift through racks of clothing, you can unearth some real gems at secondhand stores, including designer labels at just a fraction of what you'd pay at a department store.

"GMA" technology contributor Becky Worley has been shopping secondhand for more than a decade and says that at least half of her wardrobe is from thrift shops or liquidation sales. Check out her tips for finding bargains the second time around.