For you dedicated thrifters

Frankie_Felinius

What is your greatest Goodwill/Salvation Army/resale shop find?

I found a set of rollers that I paid $2.88 for that sell on Ebay for $60-$90. The pagaent moms love 'em...
A Kenneth Cole swimsuit, new with tags ($100+) for $7.
A Reuge music box that I paid a few bucks for
BCBgirls heels that normally retail for $135, I got for $4.38, maybe worn once or twice.

mister_universe

I routinely find Adidas/Greg Norman/Ping/whatever men's golf shirts in perfect condition, sometimes with the tags still on, for under $5. Those usually retail for $50-70.

I don't go often, maybe once a month, but when I do, that's what I'm on the lookout for.

ldrosophila

we found a beautiful grandfather clock with a moon and sundial in perfect working condition for $45 at Goodwill simply because the staff didnt know how to set the weights and assumed it was broken.

ryansgram

At our local Goodwill they have 39 cent specials every Sunday. I got tons of name brand clothes, some new with tags. I love Goodwill.

Naomi0504

1920-something black Singer sewing machine with table for $10

Frankie_Felinius

1920-something black Singer sewing machine with table for $10

Damn! Working? Even if not, that would look look as hell!

Naomi0504

1920-something black Singer sewing machine with table for $10

Damn! Working? Even if not, that would look look as hell!

Not working, but looks really nice just sitting there, LOL

Frankie_Felinius

1920-something black Singer sewing machine with table for $10

Damn! Working? Even if not, that would look look as hell!

Not working, but looks really nice just sitting there, LOL

That is rad...very jealous. I don't have the time or the know how to sew anyway...

Chieflrg

I take the GF & daughter to Plato's Closet instead.

They have a much bigger selection and mostly high-mid end used clothes that are incredible and unique. Things you will never find in salvation army.

They always have sales like whatever you can stuff in a bag for $15 and such. Shirts usually range $4-$5 and can get a pair of $80-$100 jeans for $10-$20 all day long.

I can't believe what they sell for how cheap. Its truly amazing.

Nice thing is they will buy clothes from you also.

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Frankie_Felinius

I take the GF & daughter to Plato's Closet instead.

They have a much bigger selection and mostly high-mid end used clothes that are incredible and unique. Things you will never find in salvation army.

$80-$100 jeans for $10-$20 all day long

Depends what you are looking for. As a retro enthusiast, I say the same thing (things you won't find anywhere else) about Salvation Army, well, excpet for the high-mid end part...it is all over the map with that. And $20 at Goodwill/SA will get me a whole outfit, shoes and purse included!

dym123

So many things, most of my work clothes come from thrift stores (Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, Kasper, Jones New York). My latest finds are a pair of $2 Brooks Brothers pants and Lucky Brand jeans that I still can't fit in, hope to by my birthday in January (or sooner).

dnamouse

Sooo many things!

But the best find? My wedding dress. It had even been made for a vertically-challenged person like myself, so only needed very minor alterations. Fully beaded bodice and beautiful full tulle skirt. I got the sleeves altered slightly and some length taken off. All up, including alterations it was under $150.

My kids adore op-shopping (that's what we call thrift stores here in Australia, Op-Shops). My DD even had an Op-Shop theme for her last birthday - all presents had to be either bought from the Op-Shop or handmade. We kept the local stores in business for a month in the lead up LOL and she got some awesome presents that you just couldn't afford or find otherwise. And all the kids had an awesome time choosing their outfits from the local stores as well - there were some interesting combinations! :laugh:

zevodactyl

Paying $2 for a $30 book usually feels pretty good.

The biggest thing was probably a pair of $70 Doc Martens in my size and favorite shoe style for $9.
Life can be good sometimes.

Chieflrg

I take the GF & daughter to Plato's Closet instead.

They have a much bigger selection and mostly high-mid end used clothes that are incredible and unique. Things you will never find in salvation army.

$80-$100 jeans for $10-$20 all day long

Depends what you are looking for. As a retro enthusiast, I say the same thing (things you won't find anywhere else) about Salvation Army, well, excpet for the high-mid end part...it is all over the map with that. And $20 at Goodwill/SA will get me a whole outfit, shoes and purse included!

Plato's Closet have lots of retro stuff!! Especially jackets and blouses. Great thing about the place. They also have retro sunglasses, purses, and jewelry.

You can two outfits, shoes & purses for $20 when they have there $15 bag sale no problem

sueclare38

I bought a pair of genuine ugg boots that looked brand new for £2, when I looked them up they cost £300. Omg, people pay that much for boots,lol.

Frankie_Felinius

I take the GF & daughter to Plato's Closet instead.

They have a much bigger selection and mostly high-mid end used clothes that are incredible and unique. Things you will never find in salvation army.

$80-$100 jeans for $10-$20 all day long

Depends what you are looking for. As a retro enthusiast, I say the same thing (things you won't find anywhere else) about Salvation Army, well, excpet for the high-mid end part...it is all over the map with that. And $20 at Goodwill/SA will get me a whole outfit, shoes and purse included!

Plato's Closet have lots of retro stuff!! Especially jackets and blouses. Great thing about the place. They also have retro sunglasses, purses, and jewelry.

You can two outfits, shoes & purses for $20 when they have there $15 bag sale no problem

Dang, I didn't know that, thanks! Our local radio commercial for Plato's Closet says something about "the latest fashions" and whatnot so it threw me off...I'll definitely be checking it out!!

Frankie_Felinius

Paying $2 for a $30 book usually feels pretty good.

The biggest thing was probably a pair of $70 Doc Martens in my size and favorite shoe style for $9.
Life can be good sometimes.

I can't imagine buying books for retail prices. I think Goodwill here it is 88 cents a book. I got a Life Magazine photo book that chronicled the last century, how we eat, where we work, how we dress, education, etc and it retailed for $70! We have a bookcase that is 6ft by 4ft FULL of books purchased secondhand...imagine the price paid vs retail price! I always say I would love to somehow magically tally up all the booty I've gotten secondhand and how much it cost me vs how much it would have cost brand new. Boggles my mind...

draco706

found an Oscar de la Renta for Marshall Fields Asian inspired pant suit. Very Jackie O

HonuNui

About 10 years ago, while camping outside of Diggs, Idaho, I found at a little church thrift store a Duke Kahonumoku Hawaiian Shirt, a Laura Ashley dress (very sought after at the time), a few other designer dresses, and a......Hermes scarf. I paid $5 for the lot. I sold the scarf on Ebay for $600.

babykatmeows

I adore thrift store shopping!! My favorite find was a 60's/70's olive green chair, best part was once I got it home, I realized the padded seat lifted to the side to reveal an open storage. (I think it's a sewing chair) Super deal at $5!!!

babykatmeows

About 10 years ago, while camping outside of Diggs, Idaho, I found at a little church thrift store a Duke Kahonumoku Hawaiian Shirt, a Laura Ashley dress (very sought after at the time), a few other designer dresses, and a......Hermes scarf. I paid $5 for the lot. I sold the scarf on Ebay for $600.

Nice find on that scarf! I wouldn't have been able to sell it!! Lol!!

dandandee

my most recent is a pair of tall leather boots. they were pricey (18$) for a thrift store but considering they were real leather, in perfect condition AND in my size.. I needed to get em. Heck, they woulda been at least 100$ brand new so no complaints here.

cheaper but equally happy-with purchases these 3 super adorably dresses (with pockets!) for a buck each.

runs4zen

I bought a LAMB, couture dress that was from the 2005 fall line, for 48 bucks. It originally retailed for $525 dollars and I found a picture of Gwen Stefanie wearing the same style and color on the internet. It still looks brand new and is beautifully made.

madlab7

My best find was a Minnesota Twins game used baseball jersey from the early 70's that I got at a Flea Market for $3.00. Sold it on ebay for $650.

darkrose20

My boots. Tall, Leather, Lace Up, High Heeled Lug Sole. Name Brand (Timberland). 20 Bucks. They are, litterally, my favorite pair of footwear. I figured they would retail for about 150.

CorlissaEats

Thrift stores in Canada are insanely overpriced compared to the States. And its not as common to see things in perfect condition.

That said, I found a pair of Lululemon capris yoga pants for $15. Very gently worn. They retail for $90 or more.
I sew, so I got about $150 worth of fabric for $23 once. Someone's grandma must have passed or been put in a home. There were knits ($14/m) and other pricier types of fabric. It made my day anyways.

2Heavy2Long

ladymiseryali

Found my first band T-shirt at a thrift shop. It was a Metallica shirt.

tinyzombie

A pair of brand new studio headphones, normally $160 for that particular brand and model, for 25 cents.

A super cute, customized retro gingham sundress for $6. I can't fit in it anymore, but I love it so much that it's been my inspiration clothing piece to get back down to 185-ish by summer so I can wear it. It's the only article of clothing I own that, once I reach GW and it's too big, I have every intention of having taken in so I can wear it until it's in rags.

Dunkirk

A friend's find, an authentic prada handbag for $5

2Heavy2Long

I shop for collectibles that I can sell on eBay. Not uncommon for me to find items around $1 that I turn around and sell for around $20. I had a $.25 item sell for $77 and a $1.00 item sell for $104.