0_Apprentice
I love to shop at the thrift stores that benefit charities, do you?
1_Wizard
They are ok. The best things to get at thrift stores is clothing.  But it is still a business that feeds a capitalistic venture. 
0_Apprentice
Oh in my area its a retail establishment run by a charitable organization to raise money
1_Wizard
Yes they raise money and meet a minilnal requirement to legally be considered charity but they still have a CEO who owns a mansion. . 
0_Apprentice
Oh ok are the people that work there volunteers?
1_Wizard
I don't know.  Maybe some are but they also have dedicated employees and operating costs to remain in business. 
0_Apprentice
Is it easy for them to make a profit since most items are donated to them?
1_Wizard
Yes, since the items are given for free they can then sell them at competitive prices. 
0_Apprentice
Ok I noticed the big name ones in my area don't price competetively? They charge top dollar!