I ONLY go to these places to look for deals on electronics. But I couldn't imagine buying clothes or shoes....I actually saw bathing suits tonight. How could anyone buy these? You don't know where they have been, and who has worn them...Yuck! I don't care how well they're washed...
Value Village, Goodwill, Salvation Army
- Thread starter The Bandit
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Actually, all three organizations get much of their inventory from manufacturers or retailers.
End of line, seconds...but sometimes just donations as good corporate citizens.
Jalen Rose bought 30 new winter coats and donated them to Goodwill at their recent clothing drive at the ACC.
End of line, seconds...but sometimes just donations as good corporate citizens.
Jalen Rose bought 30 new winter coats and donated them to Goodwill at their recent clothing drive at the ACC.
To each his own
I have found extraordinary, near new items dirt cheap at these stores.
My last leather item, a designer skirt that looked like it had never been worn and couldn't have fit me better if it was custom made, cost me $5. I wore it to a formal family function and got no end of compliments.
I doubt I'd take shoes or bathings suits, but fetish and fantasy wear, and a wide variety of costuming for parties, shows, and particular appetities, are always available. As are vintage clothes whose styles never wane.
You have to be willing to look, but these stores make sure everything is clean and in good repair. They organize the stores incredibly well, and the money all goes where it should, to those not thriving all that well in our difficult economy.
I always start in these stores and browse them regularly for hidden treasures. I usually find them.
I have found extraordinary, near new items dirt cheap at these stores.
My last leather item, a designer skirt that looked like it had never been worn and couldn't have fit me better if it was custom made, cost me $5. I wore it to a formal family function and got no end of compliments.
I doubt I'd take shoes or bathings suits, but fetish and fantasy wear, and a wide variety of costuming for parties, shows, and particular appetities, are always available. As are vintage clothes whose styles never wane.
You have to be willing to look, but these stores make sure everything is clean and in good repair. They organize the stores incredibly well, and the money all goes where it should, to those not thriving all that well in our difficult economy.
I always start in these stores and browse them regularly for hidden treasures. I usually find them.
I was in high school during the nirvana grunge phase. It was actually cool to buy clothes at these stores. The more worn out the better. These stores don't just exist for the occasional good deal though, they're there for people that can't afford to shop at department stores. Some people are just trying to stay clothed and can't worry about who wore the item last.
Miss
Miss
In my raver days, i used to shop at Goodwill cause it's cheap and you can find some cool stuff.
Got quite a few club gear from there.
Incognito
Got quite a few club gear from there.
Incognito
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Gord's Bro
It's interesting that both Goodwill and Salvation Army are non-profit comunity-based while Value Village is a U.S. chain. Their commitment to charity is to pay commuity organizations such as mental health associations to solicit, through those blasted telephone campaigns, items to be left roadside for pickup.Lil'Miss said:
Personally, I'll donate to -- and sometimes even browse at -- Goodwill or Salvation Army but not Value Village.
G's B
i have also found new things at good will!
they still had tags on them
and good clothes gap roots etc...
you just have to LOOK!
they still had tags on them
and good clothes gap roots etc...
you just have to LOOK!
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Gord's Bro
I have to admit V.V. is a fun place to check out...once my younger brother and I found an Atari 2600 and 30 games...we split the cost ($10. each) and had a blast playing games we played in the 80's... Defender, Astroids, pole position, Donkey Kong, Zelda, Yars Revenge, this was the coolest.
We brought it to his house hooked it up and enjoyed a few brews and felt young again!
I say long live the Villiage!!!
We brought it to his house hooked it up and enjoyed a few brews and felt young again!
I say long live the Villiage!!!
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Gord's Bro
Ah, yes customer service. I'll give you that one Someone and admit that's maybe why a number of Goodwill outlets seem to have packed up (without sorting???) and disappeared.
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G's B.
Value Village really comes in handy around Halloween.
Cheap costumes can be made up from your "finds" in the store.
Cheap costumes can be made up from your "finds" in the store.
As I work outdoors as well as frequently spend multi-days in the backwoods hiking and canoeing, I can say that there is no greater outdoor clothier than V.V. Where can you find North Face, Columbia et al for under $20 (sometimes $10 )? I have picked up Goose Down parka's for $15. A little sewing may have to be done but it is a small price to pay. Work pants and brand new tournament golf shirts for $2. You can't beat it.
milman
milman
You will find unbelievable deals...especially for kids..they dress high high end clothing and have 7-8 outfits for the cost of 1. If you know what your looking for and I do not care how much money you have it is great for kids under 10 and grown ups..jmo
