tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post5366340653530901187..comments2024-03-17T04:14:44.845-05:00Comments on Frugal Scholar: Second Hand Shopping: Reality CheckFrugal Scholarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-18621877016696006382015-07-22T10:47:19.122-05:002015-07-22T10:47:19.122-05:00Last I was in Oklahoma City I dropped into a coupl...Last I was in Oklahoma City I dropped into a couple of thrift shops recommended by a former work colleague. I've never seen so much garbage in my life. I couldn't believe they bothered to put it on clothes hangers!<br /><br />Here in Britain there are public statistics called indices of deprivation. I use them to identify the most affluent areas near where I'm going to visit, ie in Edinburgh, Manchester and Chester, as well as near where I live - Newcastle. Those seem to be the best areas in which to shop, though there are no guarantees. This weekend we'll be visiting Alderley Edge, where I'm told Manchester United footballers live. I'm not holding my breath but it seems worth a shot.<br /><br />I'm excited about Janice's goal - though I'm aiming to buy two NEW things this year, to hopefully look a bit more current. Haven't decided at what price point I'll be aiming, probably mid-range. Wish me luck I don't make any too-expensive mistakes!<br /><br />Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-76242762147953260982015-06-27T22:02:59.587-05:002015-06-27T22:02:59.587-05:00We moved to a large city and have dozens of thrift...We moved to a large city and have dozens of thrift shops at every level of value. While our family is putting two kids through college, I have enjoyed the hunt of things needed and not needed. My kids and husband now enjoy thrifting as well. I have found things like a Christian Dior cardigan that has full embroidery on it for $6, and a bluemarine sweater for $4. Paintings for $6. I love my Crate and Barrel king quilt for $12. I could go on and on. There are limits such as shoes and undies, but I look at it as fun.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676553795329969357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-52456301870987707572015-06-26T10:16:17.944-05:002015-06-26T10:16:17.944-05:00garage/moving sales are often good for non-fashion...garage/moving sales are often good for non-fashion items. We walk several miles most mornings and during the season have found some good things as we stroll by--patio furniture, espresso machine, unused tablecloths and placemats and goods for starting out child's home. When in grad school and dependent on finding a few things, I found the thrifts depressing and mostly unrewarding. Maybe four things that became useful and used.<br />sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931388083820531048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-78079463793203665702015-06-23T11:33:00.245-05:002015-06-23T11:33:00.245-05:00That's the way I find it : depressing ! But a ...That's the way I find it : depressing ! But a friend of mine who lives in a quite affluent town far away from Paris finds extraordinary items at incredible prices when she goes to the equivalent of garage sales. The sellers are families who just want to get rid of stuff while not necessarily making money. My friend is always elegant and yet she gets dressed mostly that way ! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com