Saturday, February 6, 2010

Thrift store Olympics

I did not mean to go into a mini blog hiatus this week, but for many reasons the outfit photos just did not happen. I should be back up to normal this weekend.
On a bright note, I've had one of the best Saturdays in recent memory. One of the great things about living in a retail area is that I'm close to a lot of thrift stores. Today, the Salvation Army celebrated their one-year anniversary with a mega sale -- complete with new inventory at sale prices, door prizes and giveaway items. (Be still, my heart.) So naturally, I had to go.
  There were a ton of people there even at 9 a.m. in the morning (yes, I woke up early on a Saturday for this), all ready to snag up the good deals. Everyone seemed to be on tunnel vision, as many zigzagged around the store, trying to grab items before someone else did. It was almost like shopping on Black Friday (but not as rude). On top of that, the employees kept putting out new inventory while customers shopped, which was great, but it almost drove me crazy because I would keep re-searching through racks.
Meanwhile, I scored: a Club Monaco military-inspired peacoat, a vintage red-and-white chevron print blouse and a black polka dot pleated skirt.

Cost for all? $8. So sweet, considering the peacoat was probably well over $100 at retail value. On my way out, the employees also gave me a complimentary SA tote bag, a thermal blanket and a 20% off coupon on my next visit. So already a pretty great day!

What do you consider one of your greatest shopping finds?


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14 comments:

  1. Great finds! One of my greatest finds is this silk striped dress that I get compliments on every time I wear and it was a whopping $4!

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  2. Wow, why can't my Salvation Army have a party?

    Um, that jacket is amazing! Totally jealous.

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  3. that jacket is such a steal! i'm so jealous. i have never been to a salvation army. i think i will journey out to one near my college when it gets warmer out. :)

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  4. Ohhh I love these finds!! That jacket is pretty frickin' awesome!

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  5. Yay, that jacket it wonderful, and what a steal!

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  6. great finds and great prices! i love when that happens!! xoxo

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  7. amazing finds! i never find anything great at my sa stores. maybe i should search in another city.

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  8. Man oh man! I wish the Salvation Army near my house would have a sale like that! Great finds you've got there.

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  9. Great deals, especially that coat!!!
    My fave thrift store has 50% off tomorrow and guess who will be there at 7 am? That's right...me.

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  10. Oh my, all those finds for a mere $8?! Craziness. I really love the red and white dress. I need to learn how to thrift...stat. There seem to be no good stores near me!

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  11. Oh my goodness I'm jealous. $8!? I scored a few things I'm proud of at Buffalo Exchange this weekend but your finds definitely kick their tail!

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  12. WOOOWW! 8 bucks??!! you seriously scored. Why can't I have a salvation army near my house?! :)

    Wanderlusting Fool

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  13. Oooh great finds! That's awesome for SA! I went thrifting this morning and got frustrated because I felt unfocused and indecisive.

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