Thanks Goodwill for making my day
08-05-2011, 11:47 AM
#41
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Location: Merced, CA
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Our "name" brand thrift stores have over inflated ideas of what prices should be. I go in now and then but rarely buy anything.
I do stop in at some in other towns that are more in line with what I think prices should be.
I do stop in at some in other towns that are more in line with what I think prices should be.
08-05-2011, 01:24 PM
#45
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Middle of nowhere on a hilltop :)
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Originally Posted by New Quilter
Originally Posted by Just-Lee
Happy dance for you!! Our Goodwill is becoming completely outrageous on pricing and I doubt you could buy a used pair of underpants for $3.50!! It is not uncommon to find things brand new from WalMart for less than the same at Goodwill :(
Yea, it's a shame really...not much "goodwill" in that! I just hate how they are supposed to be there for those who can't afford new, so they are really hurting. I also learned from a friend who is up in ranks, at a "non-profit" store organization, that less than 10% of their profits actually go to the programs they brag about, but their big wigs are making $400,000 annually. That burns my butt! So, I only donate to shelters now, or places that I know who supply the needy with these items for free :)
08-06-2011, 02:52 AM
#50
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Campton,Kentucky
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Originally Posted by Chay
I've read - with envy - many posts about scoring a bargain at garage sales or Goodwill. My ship came in last week. I saw a case with latch keys attached with a ribbon that looked promising and when I opened it I saw a Bernina 530! The price: $3.99. With my 55+ discount it was $3.49! It included the extension table, knee control, original manual, accessory case with 11 feet, screwdrivers, wing needle, twin needles, darning hoop and brush for cleaning. I cleaned it up and oiled it and it runs like a charm. So keep scouring those bargain sites, your treasure awaits you!
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