Thrift Store Prices?
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Prices at our local thrift stores are usually reasonable. I did talk to the shop manager about the price that was marked on a Featherweight sewing machine. They wanted $400, that same morning I had checked ebay prices on them and they were going for $200 or a few dollars more. The machine was not perfect, showed more than a little wear. I offered her $225 and we settled for $250. Most shops will discuss prices, especially if the item has been in the shop for long.
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Our thrift stores have "bargain day" for example 50% off on Wed. or certain colored tags are 20, 30 or 50%. But I do agree the prices for their apparal are high and good clothing stores have great "clearance" prices plus use their store coupon for even more off.
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Local Goodwill is expensive. I can shop at Belk's Dept Store when they have sale and spend less than Goodwill.
Salvation Army store is creeping up on prices. I was there yesterday and donations were being brought in one clerk was picking her choices before they got in the door. This is not the first time I have seen her do this.
Habitat for Humanity Store is more expensive that going to the mall. Another local charity store is a great place to shop.
Salvation Army store is creeping up on prices. I was there yesterday and donations were being brought in one clerk was picking her choices before they got in the door. This is not the first time I have seen her do this.
Habitat for Humanity Store is more expensive that going to the mall. Another local charity store is a great place to shop.
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You really have to look to find the bargains in most of them near me, but a couple towns away, there is one where I can get office clothes for next to nothing. Another has like-new appliances. Another near me runs specials nearly every week.
With rents going up, we did lose a few good ones, though.
With rents going up, we did lose a few good ones, though.
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Originally Posted by Lyncat
THe thrift store prices around here are all over the place in price. Things that are valuable go for nothing, other things that are junk are priced high. You just have to take the time to search, and know what things are worth to you. I like to go on 1/2 price day!
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