I went to our local Goodwill, looking for books. You are so right, their prices are crazy for their stuff. So is the Salvation store. I go to the Catholic thrift store when I'm looking for a piece of fabric.Also go to the Army base one when I go get my meds.Going there today.I did find buckets, for $1.00 each, going use them for feeding buckets. Books are okay priced.Best bet is hitting yard sales when the weather permits. Blessing ya'll.