posted on September 4, 2002 08:42:06 PM new
I buy alot of clothing at Salvation Army and Goodwill stores. Some people think it is wrong. I think this way, I am there best costomer and I am a repeat buyer. One manager of a store will give me 50% off because I buy a shopping cart load. What do you think? Have a great day.........
posted on September 4, 2002 08:54:21 PM new
What is wrong with this? I go to Good Will & 3 other thrift stores looking for china. I have made a ton of $$$ & never have tried to rip them off. Every $$ they get is profit as everything is donated.
posted on September 4, 2002 09:07:02 PM new
I am a frequent visitor to our goodwill stores and I just love their bargins. My wardrobe has many items from their and another shop so I will not frown on you I think you are a thrifty shopper.
Oh BTW I do great with their jewelry on eBay. Better than going to the rummage sales. I pay a little higher but I have no hassle.
posted on September 4, 2002 09:37:14 PM new
Sounds like SMART shopping to me. If you are happy with your purchases @ Goodwill & The Salvation Army, to heck with those who turn up their noses at you....
posted on September 5, 2002 02:27:37 AM new
goodwill and salvation army are in business to help workers and others. they price the items and you pay what they ask, even if they discount it. they need more people like you, shop till you drop!
posted on September 5, 2002 05:13:57 AM new
Frown? No way! I'm a memeber of the same club. I love to shop thrift stores for clothes, pawn shops for movies, yard sales for toys. It's thrifty, thrifty, thrifty! Why pay retail? Yesterday I bought a personal load of brand name (Chaps, AE, Old Navy, ect) clothes for $18.00. Some were used, some still had tags! I couldn't touch that price in retail. New clothes are used as soon as you wear them once anyway.
posted on September 5, 2002 01:33:26 PM new
Shopping at places like that for your E-Bay goodies is part of the fun. I buy alot of mine at the flea market.
posted on September 5, 2002 03:21:32 PM new
A few people seem to have the misconception that thrift stores are designed to provide low-cost merchandise to the poor, which is not the case. Everyone is welcome to shop there and, as the Goodwill web site says,
The money you spend in Goodwill stores goes to support job training and placement programs for people with disabilities and other disadvantages. So when you shop at Goodwill, you get great bargains and help someone find a job.
