I know this isn't clothing but I went to a thrift store in my area and bought a rubber raft for $8.00. I filled it with air and no leaks, using it for a couple of years now to catch fish for the freezer. I had looked at others and they are well over 400.00. Good score for me all I had to find was a set of oars.

A good thrift store is priceless to me (and a good yard sale here and there) there are a few that I shop at I try to go to ones that also benefit others like salvation army or goodwill I have found items with tags still attached and some great gentle used things also, a Kenneth Cole leather luggage bag 3.50 originally 65.00, Nine West shoes 4.99, computer desk still in the box 25.00 originally 165.00 and a black beaded gown (tag still on 125.99) got it for 5.00 yes five dollars it was mark down day on blue tags and so much that I didnt mention, never under estimate the the great deals and steals at a thrift store

I love shopping thrift stores. At my local Goodwill, I always find brand new stuff with the original price tag still on the items. I found a $50 GAP sweater with tag still on it and only paid $1.50 for it. My recent find was a designer dress suit for myself for $5 and a brand new blue Jean jacket. You would be amazed at the things people donate. I donate to my local store about 3 times a year.

we buy antiques from thrift stores and flea markets and refurbish them to sell.

Be who you are, and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind"-Dr. Seuss

I normally never buy clothing items at good will unless it's a shirt. (I'm a germ phob) anyhoo, I go to mine about every other week. I love finding books that are aged. I use them for crafts.I also love that they have cheap baskets. I'm really into the shabby chic looks and I repurpose a lot of items and thrift stores are like a gold mine.

The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them. ~Queen Victoria

Wow! That was a great find! I recently found Citizen for Humanity jeans (normally $120) for $4.95! My kids are still small and I find a ton of Gymboree clothes and the one I go to. I just pick one in a nice neighborhood!

I have to admit I have never considered shopping at my local Goodwill, until now!! These finds are amazing! I will be checking that out real soon!!!

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Tam
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i love thrift stores but not so much as i used to the prices have gone up and the quality of the merchandise has gone down

I found a broken waterman writing pen from 1920 for 10 cents at a goodwill. I had it refurbished for 30.00 and sold it for 650.00 to a collector. I do not think the quality has gone down, I think you have to know what to look for! That was NOT an unusual find for us either!

Be who you are, and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind"-Dr. Seuss

I love stories like this!!!