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  1. 08-10-2009, 01:41 AM #1
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    Default Great "new" work clothes for DH at Goodwill!

    On a whim, I went into our local Goodwill store last Monday (I haven't shopped there for a couple of years...don't know what I was waiting for!) and after carefully picking through the men's shirts, I came up with three practically brand new polo shirts (good quality brands!) for a total of $12! Seriously...these weren't faded, they were in the right size, and looked just about perfect! So...three new shirts for work for the price of one at a JC Penney sale!

    You can bet I'll be going back to Goodwill again soon!
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  2. 08-10-2009, 02:02 AM #2
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    I need to start haunting our local thrift stores. None of them is in my direct path to/from work, so I tend to forget about them.
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  3. 08-10-2009, 02:49 AM #3
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    And doesn't it make you just feel so good when you find a 'treasure' at them. They are fun.

    Congrats on your great deals!
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  4. 08-10-2009, 09:38 PM #4
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    nice find!!! I've found most all of our furniture and wall decor at thrift stores. Curtains too! they can get really expensive at department stores and our local thrift store always has a really great array of curtains.
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  5. 08-10-2009, 09:41 PM #5
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    great finds. wtg. i love finding deals it deffenlty makes u feel good kinda day.
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  6. 08-10-2009, 10:00 PM #6
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    Nice shopping. I told my husband just yesteday I needed to go to Goodwill to get some more "new" work jeans.

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    Good shopping. Just after xmas (Jan). You can find great stuff because people donate their unwanted xmas clothing gifts. Early bird specials give 1/2 off clothing too. I just love shopping S.A.
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    Nice finds!
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    I love it when I find great deals like that! Congrats!
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    I went this past Friday and got a pair of khaki pants like new, plus a nice solid red v-neck tee that I can wear dressy or casual. I've been lucky before and found some Ann Taylor Loft stuff in my size, too.




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