LOL...I am in the same boat. I got a great pair of slacks at Goodwill that fit me better than any other slacks have fit me in YEARS. I went all over the internet and even on sale, I couldn't get them for less than 40.00 a pair and that was in weird colors.I paid about $4 for a brand new pair of pants last year w/ the tag on them at Salvation Army. They started to get older so I decided I'd look up the brand to get another pair because I love them so much. Yeah - they cost $78... Guess I'm not getting a new pair.
The biggest fashion disaster ever.... this side of those ugly clog thingsUGG boots
Go to the ones in Good neighborhoods. They say they move stuff around to different stores, but seriously - good neighborhoods have Great thrift stores!!LOL...I am in the same boat. I got a great pair of slacks at Goodwill that fit me better than any other slacks have fit me in YEARS. I went all over the internet and even on sale, I couldn't get them for less than 40.00 a pair and that was in weird colors.
The next time I have a serious day off to waste, I am going goodwill hunting at all of the major goodwill centers in town to see if I can come up with more pairs.
That is what I do, I go to the goodwill stores located in the "ritzy" neighborhoods...although in my city the prices are the same everywhere. 4.00 for slacks, 3.00 for tops, etc.Go to the ones in Good neighborhoods. They say they move stuff around to different stores, but seriously - good neighborhoods have Great thrift stores!!
I wasn't ever really fond of Goodwill because their prices aren't that great sometimes - for used stuff, some of it's gotten a little pricey. Then my mom told me about her friend's son. Goodwill didn't just give him a job while he finished up rehab. They gave him a job, helped find him a place to live, helped him get through school. They were an incredible source of support - his mom says they saved his life. He's a college grad, completely sober, has a great job, a house & a family now. I don't think people realize what all Goodwill does. It goes way beyond just "putting people to work"
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Oh I completely agree..UGGS are ugly! But the kids love them. And I refuse to buy something that goes on their feet for $150-$250! I thought it was a great find, and I love a bargain, so Goodwill is where we go for the boots and the halloween costumes.
Just want to say that I'm really grateful for the discussion this has inspired, and I am also so thankful for the advice offered---from ALL perspectives! I was rather embarrassed to even POST my question, as I know I could be having far worse custodial problems. I was hoping for a least a reply or two, so thank you, everyone who has responded.
Geez, I'm going to have to start shopping at Goodwill. I just bought back-to-school clothes for my daughter. Ouch.I just got my son 10 new pairs of Gap jeans with the tags still on them for $1 a piece and also some Nike t-shirts with the tags still on them for $1 a piece from Goodwill.
Join the club... I'm almost finished. However, I have never really determined what the definition of finished is. I guess, it's the point where I'm sick of shopping for the moment. Christmas is around the corner... and opportunity for more clothing.Geez, I'm going to have to start shopping at Goodwill. I just bought back-to-school clothes for my daughter. Ouch.
Target's got girls skinny jeans on sale right now for $19.99. DD complains that Goodwill never has skinny jeans...Geez, I'm going to have to start shopping at Goodwill. I just bought back-to-school clothes for my daughter. Ouch.
LOL!!! Maybe he should have her carry around a jewelers loupe, too, so that the fine quality of her jewelry can be verified!And expensive earrings are unbelievably stupid for a child. SHE doesn't know the difference and neither does anyone else without the Tiffany box at hand or would he like her to carry it around, too, with a hanging tag saying "GIFT FROM DADDY $1500 EARRINGS NOW ON EARS".