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06-08-2009, 06:36 PM #1
I spent an hour at the Goodwill today.
I had to go to the City to pick up a car part for DH.
And I decided to make a day of it. I spent a whopping $14 on food -- a Breakfast Burrito at a small fast food place; and $10 on shrimp fried rice at a restaurant for lunch.
But, at Goodwill, I had a bit of sticker shock. $10 for women's dresses -- no matter whether it was Liz Claiborne or Walmart's George brand. Shoes were $6, again, no matter what brand. Women's suits were $20. Like I said, sticker shock.
So, I was very selective what I brought home. And I'm pleased with the results.
My goal was to look for easy-care and comfy vacation clothes.
- One pair of slip on clogs, $6. The brand is Born, hand crafted footwear ... with a slash through the 'o'. Pronounced Byorn? Anyway, they seem to be high-quality, and comfortable. I'm wearing them now, and I'll probably choose these for vacation.
- One Chico's Traveler cardigan in black. $6. I will have to hem the sleeves, though. Not identical, but similar to this one: http://www.chicos.com/store/browse/p...&maxPg=3&size= It's really the 2nd piece in my 2ndhand effort to build an easy-care travel wardrobe. I'd like to end up with something like this: http://www.chicos.com/store/browse/s...catId=cat40010
- Tiny Longerberger basket. $1. Signed on the bottom, and I think there's a $20 original price on it.
- Hardbound copy of To Kill a Mockingbird, which I've been wanting.
Last edited by Early Bird; 06-08-2009 at 07:04 PM.
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06-08-2009, 06:46 PM #2Registered User
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I think you did great since you only picked out the things you really wanted. I too have noticed the prices increasing at our Goodwill. Signs of the times I guess.
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06-08-2009, 07:22 PM #3Registered User
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It sounds like you did pretty well! I don't have a Goodwill in my area...All we have are the Salvation Army Stores, but I haven't noticed them getting too bad with their prices yet!
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06-09-2009, 12:15 AM #4
You know, if I think about it, I saved a bunch of money by spending that hour at GW:
- Chico's cardi would have cost me around $70, after shipping.
- Longerberger basket would have cost around $20.
- Byorn shoes would have cost around $70.
- And To Kill a Mockingbird would have cost around $8. In paperback.
So, instead of spending $15, if I had bought the same things brand new, I would have spent $168.
(But I really wouldn't have bought the basket or the shoes at full price.)2012 Knitting in progress
- Leadlight shawl
- fingerless mitts
- Amiga cardigan
- Gilmore vest
- gray socks, brown socks, gray-and-brown socks, green socks
2012 Finished (3):
- Branching Out scarf
- Vivonne Bay hat
- Petits trous de printemps scarf
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06-09-2009, 09:19 AM #5
looks like the clogs would have sold for more than 70 dollars
http://www.bornshoes.com/ViewAll.asp...000&sorttype=P
I have a pair of Born sandals that I bought on sale 4 years ago. Even though I wear them nearly daily in the summer. They still look brand new and are so supportive and comfy.
Good finds for your hour spent at the Goodwill.
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06-09-2009, 09:35 AM #6Super Moderator
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06-09-2009, 11:10 AM #7
You got amazing deals even with the higher prices! I skipped over to the Born link & they are currently out of my price range, but I'd love to own several pairs. I think you are paying for quality with Born. Truly a deal for $6!
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06-09-2009, 11:20 AM #8
You know, we have several thrift shops in my area & I've found that Goodwill does NOT have the cheapest clothing. But! They consistantly have the better brands. So sometimes I shop at the Salvation Army, on their 99 cent days, & sometimes I shop at Goodwill where I will pay $10.00 for a dress. It depends on what I'm looking for.
Most of my work clothing, I am willing to shop at Goodwill and spend $5.00 a shirt, or pants & $10.00 a dress simply because they are better brands & tend to hold up better. You just have to have time... look at the labels & try everything on. If you do that, you can find some really good deals - just like you did!
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Great finds, I actually purchased a copy of To kill a mocking bird at my sa thrift store the other day, but it was not hard cover, great find!
Kelly
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to Steven for 9 years
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06-10-2009, 06:20 PM #10
And I actually DID hem the sleeves on the Chico's cardi this morning!
2012 Knitting in progress
- Leadlight shawl
- fingerless mitts
- Amiga cardigan
- Gilmore vest
- gray socks, brown socks, gray-and-brown socks, green socks
2012 Finished (3):
- Branching Out scarf
- Vivonne Bay hat
- Petits trous de printemps scarf
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06-10-2009, 06:35 PM #11
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06-15-2009, 06:42 PM #12
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