Next week marks the first day of school for many children, but it can be an expensive affair. According to calculations made by Nordea for DR, it can cost up to 6,000-8,000 kroner when parents have to buy everything from a new school bag to book covers and a water bottle for their children. But it doesn't have to be that expensive at all, believes Helle Bjerring, who works as a store manager at Mødrehjælpen Esbjerg. Several of the items needed for a good school start can be bought second-hand, and several thrift stores are experiencing the demand.

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