Resale shops overflowing
08-11-2016, 05:40 AM
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Resale shops overflowing
I loved going and looking for "treasures", but noticed in the last several visits, my three favs are bulging with "stuff" and the prices are higher....even I passed on a few things.......
08-11-2016, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
I only shop Value Village on 50% days now. Why would I buy second hand when I can buy brand new from Walmart at close to the same price?
08-11-2016, 11:10 AM
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We're so lucky to have so many resale shops here - from Goodwill, St Vincent de Paul, the hospice resale shop, Savers - as well as so many used clothing stores. They are cheaper obviously than going to a regular store, but the prices are going up. It used to be I could get jeans for $4 or $5, and now the better brands can be $10 to $20. My husband collects books and it's the same for the books considered more collectible.
08-11-2016, 01:18 PM
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Goodwill here is very expensive. Salvation Army has cheap prices so the inventory will move. Goodwill has the same old stuff week after week. I like Savers, I found a new Oliso iron in box for $25. Employee said she thought that was too much for an iron, the other irons weren't that much, and was going to ask if the price could be lowered. I said no, I'm fine paying $25.
08-11-2016, 01:31 PM
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I like the local Junior League Resale Shop. They have lots to choose from, lots of brand names, hardly worn. I got a name brand top today for $4. Nicer than Walmart. Although for some things I do go to Walmart.
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