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Crusinforabrusin · 07-04-2016, 10:24 PM

I love it because you never know what you will find in there. There are a variety of things Thrift stores have to offer. You are guaranteed to find something you like every time you visit one. And just the overall atmosphere at thrift stores feels "at home" or "comfy". That's what makes me love shopping at thrift stores.

OH Nuts! · 07-04-2016, 10:30 PM

Not for a long time. And for two reasons: 1-I worry about something at the thrift store having bed bugs and 2-these stores have also gotten very expensive-at least here in NYC

Zoneboy · 07-04-2016, 10:41 PM

I love it and it's been very profitable.

Bonniegirl · 07-04-2016, 11:12 PM

Didn't we have a thread going on about this subject a short while ago? Or am I imagining it?

Thrift stores as in Goodwill/secondhand? Not so much! But I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE dollar stores and Big Lots type discount/ bargain stores!

Zoneboy · 07-04-2016, 11:35 PM

I like dollar stores and Big Lots (especially the discount racks) Big Lots also has great prices on chips and other snacks and many are brands that you may not find in your local grocery store.

shotzette · 07-04-2016, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Didn't we have a thread going on about this subject a short while ago? Or am I imagining it?

No, you aren't imagining it. A similar thread ran a few weeks ago. I used to really enjoy used book stores, but I can pretty much find everything I want on Ebay or Amazon these days.

I'd go to a thrift store if I was hunting for used furniture, the non upholstered variety, but not anything cloth related. I'm far too concerned about bed bugs. I donate seasonally to my local Goodwill, because they will take anything without complaint. I made the mistake of actually going into the shop once (donations are in the rear) and the smell from the shoe aisle nearly knocked me over!

Regulus · 07-04-2016, 11:41 PM

There's a thrift store in my area that offers TV Shows and Movies for FREE!

Most of the time what they offer is something I either already have or just doesn't tickle my fancy. But nonetheless I find checking it out every month, because I do find something good from time to time.

Hawkee · 07-05-2016, 01:39 AM

Where my mom and I sometimes go shopping is at Dollar Tree and we sometimes find neat bargains and stuff not found anywhere else and Dollar Tree is just so fun to look at and Mom and I just love dollar stores. My aunt used to like Big Lots and she introduced my parents and me to it because we had never heard of Big Lots before and my aunt used to buy some toys for my cousins when they were little and occasionally she still shops Big Lots. And Big Lots is where I would get my music cds for real cheap and some of my movies and cartoon DVDs too. I like bargain stores because you'll never know what treasures you'll find in them
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Bonniegirl · 07-05-2016, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LaBestia

Where my mom and I sometimes go shopping is at Dollar Tree and we sometimes find neat bargains and stuff not found anywhere else and Dollar Tree is just so fun to look at and Mom and I just love dollar stores. My aunt used to like Big Lots and she introduced my parents and me to it because we had never heard of Big Lots before and my aunt used to buy some toys for my cousins when they were little and occasionally she still shops Big Lots. And Big Lots is where I would get my music cds for real cheap and some of my movies and cartoon DVDs too. I like bargain stores because you'll never know what treasures you'll find in them
Bestie

Me too!!! I LOVE Dollar Tree and 99c Only stores!

Such good bargains and so much fun shopping there! I'm sad because the Big Lots that was nearest to me closed down about 5 years ago!

But if ever I'm in an area that has a Big Lots, I like to stop in!

Regulus · 07-05-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Not for a long time. And for two reasons: 1-I worry about something at the thrift store having bed bugs and 2-these stores have also gotten very expensive-at least here in NYC

NEVER pick up a piece of furniture at a flea market or a yard sale. I had to learn this THE HARD WAY.

I had a run in with bedbugs a few years ago, and I traced the source to a chair I had purchased at a yard sale. Some bargain, NEVER AGAIN.

Hawkee · 07-06-2016, 01:43 AM

Do you ever go to the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shops? They are great thrift shops and they have good sales on books and more amazing stuff
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MrCleveland · 07-06-2016, 04:19 PM

I love shopping at thrift stores. I can get something that no one really needs or nice clothes.

I live across the street from a thrift store!

Dude111 · 07-08-2016, 08:09 PM

I love going to them!!!!!

Salvation army
Goodwill

OH Nuts! · 07-10-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Regulus

NEVER pick up a piece of furniture at a flea market or a yard sale. I had to learn this THE HARD WAY.

I had a run in with bedbugs a few years ago, and I traced the source to a chair I had purchased at a yard sale. Some bargain, NEVER AGAIN.

I agree with you 110%. If you see some fantastic chair or sofa lying on the street-you've got to wonder WHY someone would throw it out.

I once did break down and buy a cute umbrella at a stoop sale. But I immediately put it into two plastic bags and tied them securely. As soon as I got home I took it out in the bathtub and completely sprayed it with rubbing alcohol. I wasn't taking ANY chances.

Schmoopie · 07-12-2016, 01:36 AM

I've heard these are great places to buy books, but I've never really been to one before, even though there are a lot of them near us.

07-04-2016, 10:24 PM	#1
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07-05-2016, 01:39 AM	#8
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,766	Where my mom and I sometimes go shopping is at Dollar Tree and we sometimes find neat bargains and stuff not found anywhere else and Dollar Tree is just so fun to look at and Mom and I just love dollar stores. My aunt used to like Big Lots and she introduced my parents and me to it because we had never heard of Big Lots before and my aunt used to buy some toys for my cousins when they were little and occasionally she still shops Big Lots. And Big Lots is where I would get my music cds for real cheap and some of my movies and cartoon DVDs too. I like bargain stores because you'll never know what treasures you'll find in them Bestie
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07-06-2016, 04:19 PM	#12
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I love shopping at thrift stores. I can get something that no one really needs or nice clothes. I live across the street from a thrift store!
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07-04-2016, 10:30 PM	#2
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Not for a long time. And for two reasons: 1-I worry about something at the thrift store having bed bugs and 2-these stores have also gotten very expensive-at least here in NYC

07-04-2016, 11:12 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,556	Didn't we have a thread going on about this subject a short while ago? Or am I imagining it? Thrift stores as in Goodwill/secondhand? Not so much! But I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE dollar stores and Big Lots type discount/ bargain stores!

07-04-2016, 11:35 PM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,346	I like dollar stores and Big Lots (especially the discount racks) Big Lots also has great prices on chips and other snacks and many are brands that you may not find in your local grocery store.

07-06-2016, 01:43 AM	#11
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,766	Do you ever go to the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shops? They are great thrift shops and they have good sales on books and more amazing stuff Bestie

07-08-2016, 08:09 PM	#13
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,827	I love going to them!!!!! Salvation army Goodwill

07-12-2016, 01:36 AM	#15
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I've heard these are great places to buy books, but I've never really been to one before, even though there are a lot of them near us.