!GASP!

[moonie]

There was no smooching during my Pauly Shore encounter.  That's a good thing....

-moonie

[adapt]

goodwills are the worst places to shop in the entire universe of thrifting. find somewhere cheaper and better, that doesn't throw out half of the donations they get.

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

I've actually found some really good things at the local Goodwill. A 1940s handbag with a lucite clasp, a marble-topped pedestal, some vintage sewing stands, and the prices were good, too.

Perhaps it depends on what you're looking for and your locale, but mine is often worth a visit.

[Jay2TheRescue]

goodwills are the worst places to shop in the entire universe of thrifting. find somewhere cheaper and better, that doesn't throw out half of the donations they get.

Goodwill does throw out a lot.  Many times I see them throwing out stuff that I would have bought.  Its hard to believe that they throw out that much considering the utter trash I often find on their shelves.

-Jay

[Jay2TheRescue]

I saw Joe Pesci this summer when meeting a friend downtown. He was wearing pink bermuda shorts. It was horrifying,

Several Washington Redskins players get their drycleaning done at my store, does that count?

Oh, and I'm related to Patrick Swayze, (He's a distant cousin) although I've never met him.

-Jay

[SecondhandSophisticate]

Jay, Yes it counts!  Do they wear pink bermuda shorts? Or perform at the Empire Room at midnight?  Or go to the zoo with your distant cousin, Patrick "Dirty Dancing" Swayze?

[Jay2TheRescue]

Jay, Yes it counts!  Do they wear pink bermuda shorts? Or perform at the Empire Room at midnight?  Or go to the zoo with your distant cousin, Patrick "Dirty Dancing" Swayze?

Most of the Redskins players drop off Polo shirts and dockers.  Once in a while they drop off a suit or 2.  There's a "dress code" in the NFL that details what the players can be wearing when they arrive to the stadium.  Its either Polo shirts & dockers, or a suit.  They don't want players showing up in jeans & t-shirts.  One former player also brought a lot of his street clothes in, mostly "Rocawear" and "South Pole".  I hate doing that stuff.  Its very expensive and "cool", but it is very poorly made.

-Jay

[SecondhandSophisticate]

Jay, I really appreciate your sharing your knowledge about clothes.  Your comment "It's expensive, but poorly made" is also my experience of most of the stuff I see out there these days.

I had the opportunity to go to Neiman's several months ago and purchased some lingerie that even "Oprah" raved about on her show. It was pricey, but I figured it must be good if the Diva of Daytime recommends it.

Within a month, one of the items fell apart, and I had worn it only twice. This meant I had to drive another three hours to return it and exchange it.  But now another piece is falling apart!  It is soooooooooooooooo tiring!!!

I remember my mom's sewing box. She had everything in it...elastic to replace legs in panties, darning eggs/needles to repair socks, etc. etc. And tons of buttons, interesting buttons.  I don't think we repair things nowadays.  We just chuck 'em and get "new".  I am someone who "investment-shops". When I buy an item, since I am giving over my life-force or my husband's life-force (ie., money/earned income), I expect to have it for a while.  Not just wear it twice and have it fall apart. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....     

[genuineimitation]

...When I buy an item, since I am giving over my life-force or my husband's life-force (ie., money/earned income), I expect to have it for a while.  Not just wear it twice and have it fall apart.

amen, sister! when i thrift, i always check the label. i'm shopping for quality, not quantity. one of my thrift stores priced a vintage sweater at $12! that's a ridiculous price for them. just because it was old. it was still made out of nasty plastic yarn...

[Other People s Junk]

I got kissed by Robert Goulet during his midnight show at the Empire Room at the Plaza.  He was not dead at the time.

   Thanks for the laugh, SeSo! That was cute.

I too, hate it when things start falling apart after a couple of times wearing the item.  It is SO aggravating!

[alexandra]

I *always* shop for quality and sometimes the label is the best tip off.  Lately, I have been scoring big time on Ralph Lauren oxfords.  I'm buying them for myself and also for The Big Guy.  And I'll buy men's sizes for myself too.  In the past few weeks, my most common purchases have been RL, Brook's Brothers and Burberry oxfords.  I've found more than a few good Izod oxfords for TBG too.  I rarely pay more than $1.50 to $2.00 per shirt.

I've read that we wear 20% of our clothing 80% of the time, so I probably won't wear all of these shirts too heavily... but they're not going to be looking dated any time soon either.

I have this thing for shirts lately (maybe because I'm not finding as much cashmere?). Especially two ply 100% cotton with single needle stitching.  If the shirt is well made but doesn't fit TBG, then I cut the material into squares and use it for a sewing project.

Thriftily,
Alexandra
www.livingwithoutmoney.blogspot.com

[Good Buddy]

goodwills are the worst places to shop in the entire universe of thrifting. find somewhere cheaper and better, that doesn't throw out half of the donations they get.

Every Goodwill territory is managed differently.
I have been surprised at the great finds I've had at some Goodwills.
If the store is in a more rural area I think the pickings can be better.
Cookie and I went to Vero Beach to look at houses. I made a killing at the Goodwill there.(Yes Seso, I think we'll be neighbors soon!)
Some of the larger company thrift stores seem to headed in odd directions. All we can do is still shop there and hope to find an item we can't life without or just a great bargain.

[SecondhandSophisticate]

Yowza, GB, neighbors!  Now that would be very cool, indeed. I've heard great things about VB thrifting, BTW. A lot of rich people live there    

[adapt]

well, i've had friends that have worked for goodwills up and down the coast, and they all say the same thing. maybe somewhere out there, there is a magical goodwill where theyre not throwing out old concert tees and vintage furniture. in my experiences, they are few and far between. i also worked at a large thrift store. you'd be surprised at the sheer volume of stuff that gets thrown out for absolutely no reason.

[Troy McClure]

There was no smooching during my Pauly Shore encounter.  That's a good thing....

-moonie

What I have heard there are very few Paulie Shore encounters that don't include smooching and even fewer that contain laughs...