I spotted a new thrift store in the city a few weeks back. I have no idea how long it's been there since we do not go into the city very often. It is very nice store and inexpensive compared to Goodwill and other corporate thrift stores in the city.
I picked up a couple pairs of brand-new sandals at the new to me thrift store for pennies on the dollar. The Clarks would have been $49.99 at Goodwill. Some used brand name shoes sell for $29.99 and up depending on their retail price at Goodwill.
On top of doubling their prices, Goodwill has the audacity to ask for donations. I have stopped giving extra to Goodwill stores in particular because their prices have more than doubled in most cases at these so-called thrift store; however, we are still able to find items reasonably priced items on occasion.
To be fair, I still buy books in like new or new condition even though they have also doubled in price. We also still search for resale items and sometimes we score. I scored a king size set of heavy weight flannel Cuddl Duds sheets still in their original packaging for $80 less than retail. While I do not love the pattern, they are fabulous sheets. I knew that I needed to replace a set of sheets that I had retired, so I kept an eye out and ended up with a higher quality set of sheets for a lot less than retail. There are still good deals to be had at Goodwill, but they are elusive these days.
Number One Husband says that paying retail is for suckers. There are other ways to avoid paying retail prices like purchasing sale items online, waiting for items to go on sale at the store or checking thrift stores. These options require due diligence and patience, but the savings can really add up over time.
Unfortunately, some purchases have to be made right away due to situations like a refrigerator or a freezer going out. A simple search online can direct us to the lowest prices or sale prices in the area. There really is no reason to pay retail unless there is an emergency situation and there is no other option available.
Happy hunting,
Mrs. Smith
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