My friend is really into the thrift stores so I go with her sometimes. Once I found some fabric and I got a whole bag of 100% cotton mens shirts for $1. they had a deal where you get all you can stuff in the bag for the $1. Great for scrap quilts. Usually though I do not find anything I would buy. My friend will buy shampoo, lotions, shoes?? etc...YUCK! I would not do that!!