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I went to Goodwill and picked up a Lands End wool pea coat for $5. I checked their website and it retails for $190. Woot. Oh happy day!
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Oh.....those are beautiful coats. Congratulations, that is a fantastic buy.
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oh, that is a good score. Pea coats are classics as are wool coats.
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The cashier even commented on it being an awesome coat and deal. LOL
The lady ahead of me in line had a large framed art piece. It was pouring rain, so I offered to have her pull up to the front of the store and back her car in a bit so the trunk was under the awning part of the building where it was dry and I'd put it in her trunk for her, so it didn't get ruined.
We were both a little too excited over our buys for the day. LOL
I came home and was like Gabe, LOOK at what I found! It's just absolutely beautiful and in perfect shape. It's not brand new, but darn close.
What was most exciting is that it's a perfect fit. I'm tall and short waisted and many coats don't hang well on me. I have problems finding a good fit on arm length too. I went coat shopping last winter and was upset by not only the cost, but I couldn't find anything that I really liked, so just didn't buy anything at all. I've been wearing my fall coat through winter for 10 years. Let's just say I was much thinner 10 years ago. LOLIf you'd like to help support Frugal Living by Sara Noel, my syndicated column, e-mail, write, or call the managing editor at your local newspaper and ask them to publish it in print or online. It's internationally syndicated through Universal Uclick. Thank you for supporting Frugal Village.
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It's black.
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I'm going to see how much it costs to be dry cleaned. It's not dirty by sight, but with it being secondhand, I prefer to have it cleaned before I wear it.If you'd like to help support Frugal Living by Sara Noel, my syndicated column, e-mail, write, or call the managing editor at your local newspaper and ask them to publish it in print or online. It's internationally syndicated through Universal Uclick. Thank you for supporting Frugal Village.
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~That is fabulous!! Any brand would have been a steal at that price.
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Awesome deal! I love those coats!
You are so lucky to have it fit so good. I also think I would have it cleaned, Congratulations!Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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excellent score!
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wow great find !! when i sold on ebay i would use that home drycleaning kit for dryclean only items that i needed to clean first ( vintage etc ) i think they did great
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Wow, great score!
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great deal. i love goodwill. i got the dress i am going to wear this weekend to a wedding for $5. and also my "new" winter coat for $5.
also just wanted to add - my goodwill has bogo on the last day of the month. you might want to check yours. don't know if this is everywhere or is different for individual stores.
every so often i get real lucky at my store and find a bunch of nice christopher & banks tops. those are my big deal days!
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Any idea how much Dryel or similar cost? I've never bought it before. But it sounds like a great idea. Originally Posted by Momto5RN
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Great find Sara!! I love those coats! I think the Dryel kit is around $10 .... Not 100% sure though.
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Oh my gosh love these Dryel kits, I have vintage wool coats etc I have used them on. My new dry cleaner has something that makes me break out so I use these. Love them. I got tons free with a drugstore deal years ago not sure what they run now but will have to get more. Originally Posted by Momto5RN
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I'll definitely look into it with such positive reviews. It really only needs to be freshened up, so this sounds like a plan.
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