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RunningLogic's avatar

That’s great and I admire that you have gotten such great finds. I have found that it takes so many visits to the second hand shops and so much time combing through the “junk” that I just don’t have the patience nor do I want to spend the time.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

That was my attitude toward yard sales--although thrift shop clothing was much more efficient.

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Fred's avatar

Go to high end neighborhoods and the ones who support Cancer.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

Yes--on my return to 'teaching', with need for professional dress, I found the tony Phila suburb Bryn Mawr Hospital Thrift Shop tp be the "once and done". Colleague , envious, remarked on my appearance--how to? Answer: I purchase clothing pre-chosen by women of taste and means.

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Fre'd Bennett, MAHA's avatar

I actually buy most things online these days. I have done Thrifting, but you're right - that's time consuming and often results in not finding what you're after.

Online I can search for exactly what I'm looking for, and specify if I want "New with Tags,' or the exact color, brand, etc.

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Fre'd Bennett, MAHA's avatar

I had my luggage stolen in Spain recently. So I had to replace several items.

Told my wife what I needed, and it showed up in the mail.

One of the items was a white Lacoste short sleeve, retails for $110.

Paid $44 (tax and shipping included) for a new one with tags and still with creases, never washed or worn.

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RunningLogic's avatar

That’s awesome (what you needed showing up in the mail not the stolen luggage, of course!).

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RunningLogic's avatar

See, I really need to try things on for the most part so I generally avoid buying clothing online except in very specific circumstances.

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