Fashion + Beauty
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
What was your best thrift store find?
editor
When we hit up thrift stores
we're usually hoping to find something unique at an affordable
price. But do you ever expect to find a designer piece at Salvation
Army? The New York Times wrote an article about how more and more
fancy labels are appearing in the resale shops, like Marc Jacobs
(like the ruffled-neck dress at left) and Diane von Furstenberg.
This photo was taken at the Goodwill on 25th street in Manhattan--a
5,500-square-foot closet waiting to be picked over and scoured to
unleash spectacular finds.
“We are making a particularly strong push right now to improve our
image, our reputation and our brand, to promote Goodwill as a cool
place to shop,” said Goodwill's chief executive, Jim Gibbons.
He says that their stores have been working on creating more
enjoyable shopping environments and gathering up attractive and
valuable items to feature. With sales up over 7 percent, it seems
even wealthy shoppers are raiding their stores in hopes of scoring
a treasure. The next time you're looking for a Prada bag or a
Pucci top, hit up your neighborhood vintage shop--you never know
what unexpected goodies may come across.
What is the best item you've ever picked up at a thrift store?
Tell us about your amazing deals! [
NY
Times]
Related: vintage, thrift stores, shopping, salvation army, recession, pucci, prada, ny times, marc jacobs, goodwell, diane von furstenberg, clothing
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Posted by GirlyGirl© Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:18pm PDT
Ooh! Love the thrift stores. I got a beautiful pair of leather pants for $10, a chinchilla jacket and a leather jacket for $5 apiece. I tore that store UP!
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Posted by Dallas Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:25pm PDT
I adore thrift stores! Once I found a vintage Fendi bag for $25. The next store I went to was selling the same bag for $250!
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Posted by Lucky Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:35pm PDT
I got an authentic vintage Chanel purse in mint condition. Years ago you could find all kinds of treasures, now it is more difficult as people are hanging on to things of value. But you can still get lucky!
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Posted by Joanna Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:54pm PDT
i love shoppingg at cheaper stores ;)
you gett so muchh for soo little $$ :)
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Posted by Kim Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:07pm PDT
I found a pair of Tony Lama boots for $4.00!!! When I priced them online they were $200.00!
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Posted by Fashion Blogger Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:27pm PDT
now that you have featured it this store will be crowded and will cease to carry great finds!
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Posted by Gizmo1 Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:54pm PDT
I used to be a miser because I really HAD to. Things are a little better now, but I'm still stuck in miser mode and go nuts just thinking about going to the local thrift store. I went there for fat jeans, a bathrobe, a purse, shoes and lots of cute tops! Maybe I'll go there tomorrow, who knows.
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Posted by Doktor Eevol Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:05pm PDT
All I have to say is, if I had a choice between shopping at Salvation Army or Goodwill, I'd shop Goodwill hands down.
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Posted by opiniononly Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:12pm PDT
Just scored a solid wood gateleg dining room table and 6 chairs for $75. My latest find. My entire house and most of my wardrobe are from second hand stores (not vintage) and I consider everything amazing finds..from my Barbie doll original cars that I've turned into planters to the Christmas dinner set for 10 that was mismarked at $6.00/set instead of $60/set to the ongoing Liz Claiborne clothing donated (many with tags still attached)for $1-7/item. I haven't shopped retail in more than 30 years. Too much to list! ! !
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Posted by John Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:26pm PDT
OMG....I shop Goodwill regularly....about a year ago, I found a pair of Jimmi Choo shoes...brand new!!! Great buy for eight bucks!!!
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