Thrift stores

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Yeah, in this day and age, thrift stores seem to be rather popular. I'll tell ya why I love 'em.

Ya never know what gems you will discover in them; I've found a few of my jerseys this way, and a few of my favorite games, like a You Don't Know Jack handheld game from 1998. It's always so refreshing to find some great stuff in those stores.

Like I said earlier in the Clean Chatroom, I bought a new purse at Goodwill.

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We call them "charity shops" in the UK. They are awesome, they often have perfectly good clothes for around £2.50 (US$4). I also like looking for books in them but I am usually disappointed as they are usually full of trashy romance novels donated by old ladies. The old ladies who usually volunteer in these places often give me very odd looks though.

How much do these things cost at US thrift stores?

edit: not that that bag is my kinda thing haha. I am definitely a rucksack and not a man-bag man.(not suggesting it's a manbag btw Makayla!).

It was about $13. If I had gotten it retail, it would have been around $40.

Purses aren't really my thing either, but I am in desperate need of one.

Most of the stuff I find tends to be $10 at the most, but I will very rarely, come across something more than said value.

A trip to the thrift has to be well played. If you're easily triggered, weekends are definitely out. That goes to say also for any time during the week after 2 PM

Cash is your friend. Goodwill does accept debit but it tends to hold up the already long lines. Also at Goodwill; if it's not already posted, ask what the Color Of The Day is. That color is half-price for that day, therefore that color tag will be scarce. Look in the places where a bunch of meh items are piled high. Workers tend to bury the good items to buy for themselves at the end of the day

If you happen to live near a Savers I highly recommend them. Well lit, spacious aisles, shoes shelved and grouped according to size. Goodwill does theirs by color, that drives me nuts because it takes me longer to find my size. It's a special interest, but not an entirely NT/social/gender-appropriate one and GW has way too many Dodger-fan thugs roaming around for my comfort. [/tangent]
Savers also accepts 'trade-ins' - when you bring in your old items to donate they give you a 20% off coupon right on the spot

My personal favorite thrift store is an independent mom-and-pop run by a Korean couple; it's like a big indoor garage sale combined with a time capsule. I've had good purchases there on the most random stuff, though not the shoes yet

I love thrift stores! Typically I go there looking for old technology to play with: bicycles, sewing machines, tools, lawn mowers, etc. I really like the Habitat For Humanity Restore, as they have more interesting stuff like architectural salvage. I'm not into vintage clothing as I don't want to wear anything that has been on another person's body. Thus, I avoid the clothing sections like the plague.

I like looking at the vintage items, not much else. One in a while a gem ends up on the racks though.

When this year started, I found a Dan Marino jersey for $5..... goes to show ya you never know what you will find.

I saw a Nintendo Gamecube at the store yesterday. Couldn't find any controllers or games for it, though.

'Thrifting' seems to be a hobby of mine lately........ I have found quite a few sweaters of late!

Reminds me of this song

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Thrift stores are awesome. I have gone there to buy baby clothes, pants for work, got a couple maternity pants while I was pregnant. I have found TY beanies there and video games. Sometimes I will find vintage toys there too still in their original packaging never been opened. I have also gotten a new purse there as well and some CDs.

Does this make me a hipster or yuppie? I am so obsessed with money, I will do anything to save.

I volunteer in one, and every shift I come away having bought something!

I always buy books. About £1 each, and if I don't particularly enjoy it I'll donate it back to the shop.

My best buy was an ankle length wrapover dress in cranberry colour silk, by Phase Eight. It would cost £150+ new and I got it for £15. Another great one was a knee-length green crushed velvet 80s style dress by Clock House (iconic 80s teen fashion brand) that I got for £2.50.

I love fashion, especially 80s stuff, and I love finding unique pieces and paying very little for them.

I love thrift stores! I mostly buy stuffed animals and toys there (most of my My Little Pony collection came from the local thrift store). Occasionally I will buy pajamas there too. I have also found copies of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude for the PC and Photoshop Elements 6 at thrift stores.