There's no 'hitting the thrift stores' (charity shops ?) over here in the UK - they aren't allowed to sell electrical equipment of any kind.
There are second hand shops that sell vinyl, and others (pawn shops) that DO sell electrical goods of all kinds - but it's all DJ / PA gear or rubbish - at least where I live.
There are second hand shops that sell vinyl, and others (pawn shops) that DO sell electrical goods of all kinds - but it's all DJ / PA gear or rubbish - at least where I live.