Thrift Stores

[mischief.managed]

Some people think they're "gross" but I actually love them (Goodwill FTW). I got a pair of American Eagle jeans today for $6.00, whereas the price in the real AE store would have been somewhere between $29.00-$45.00

 

And because I'll be a broke college student this fall, I'm most likely going to be shopping at places like that for a while.

 

What do you guys think of them?

[Bagel of Death]

I absolutely hate it when people critize other people for shopping at thrift stores. The very funny thing about that situation is that the people who critize these stores are not the ones who come from wealthy families. They're either the middle class or below (sorry to put it that way, but it's the truth.) Some of my uni classmates (who come from filthy rich folks) shop at thrifts stores. It's all about knowing how to use and save money.

 

Anyway, shopping at a thrift store can be an adventure! I have bought authentic Coach, Juicy Couture and Dooney and Bourke handbags, all kinds of mall store (Gap, Aero, Wilson leather, A&F, etc) clothes and shoes, some stuff brand new. I also bought a London Fog jacket with the tags still on it for 15.00 (price from retail store was $200!)

 

You're lucky you found good stuff at Goodwill! Unfortunately, the ones here in Philly are not that great. Last time I shopped there I bought the first Nintendo with a couple of games, but that was it.

[Monkey Cartwheels]

Love those kinda shops!

I got a retro light blue suit for $5! at one, Ive got some real neat clothes from there

[mischief.managed]

I absolutely hate it when people critize other people for shopping at thrift stores. The very funny thing about that situation is that the people who critize these stores are not the ones who come from wealthy families. They're either the middle class or below (sorry to put it that way, but it's the truth.) Some of my uni classmates (who come from filthy rich folks) shop at thrifts stores. It's all about knowing how to use and save money.

 

Anyway, shopping at a thrift store can be an adventure! I have bought authentic Coach, Juicy Couture and Dooney and Bourke handbags, all kinds of mall store (Gap, Aero, Wilson leather, A&F, etc) clothes and shoes, some stuff brand new. I also bought a London Fog jacket with the tags still on it for 15.00 (price from retail store was $200!)

 

You're lucky you found good stuff at Goodwill! Unfortunately, the ones here in Philly are not that great. Last time I shopped there I bought the first Nintendo with a couple of games, but that was it.

I actually got those AE jeans in a Canadian Goodwill I found some stuff by Gap and DKNY as well (didn't buy those though).

 

When I'm in Pennsylvania I go to two Goodwill stores. I'm not sure about their exact location but they're both somewhere near Allentown. I got two AE shirts from one of the stores. My friend goes to Penn State and he said he bought a lot of Hollister and Aeropostale clothes from thrift stores

 

I managed to do a lot of dorm room shopping done in Goodwill too.

[Arie]

I love thirft stores!!! (but not goodwill, salvation army). There are some more high end thrift stores that I die for!!! Same cheep prices... just geared toward high end designers!!!

[The Midnight Q]

I don't frequent resale and thrift stores much but whenever I do shop its to go picking. Personally I like buying off the actual store but there are some treasure troves you can find at these stores. Found a couple pairs of new/unissued military combat boots that actually fit me, a few tennis raquets which are... pretty expensive (retail price are around $200 each... got 3 of 'em for $15 ). I go when I want to go "hunting" looking for things I won't be able to find anywhere else.

Edited August 9, 2011 by sirbenedictvs

[Monkey Cartwheels]

I love find obscure items of clothing at them. I found an awesome pair of old shoes that look like bowling shoes and a beanie that is 55% hemp