If you know me well enough (or at all) you'll know that I have this thing about finding a bargain. It's almost an addiction you might say. Now, I try not to buy things that we don't need/can't use, so I like to think that it isn't quite an addiction. But sometimes it comes close.
So my bargain shopping tip? Thrift stores. Mainly Goodwill. Now, you most likely will find a lot of junk at these stores, but if you can find a store that is in a really nice area of town, or a larger city then you'll probably have some great luck. It amazes me what people will throw out (not that donating to goodwill is throwing out, but you know what I mean!)
There is one certain store that is about 30 minutes from us and it's just awesome. And huge! I like to go every few weeks, but lately it's been more often. Kids clothes are 1.67, and adult clothes are usually less than $4. BUT, every week you get 50% off of the "color of the week", meaning the color of the tag. So yesterday I got myself a cute little shirt for $2, and a few things for the kids for .80 cents! And these are great brands, often almost new (or lots of times still with the tags) clothes!
If you are from 'back home' then I can tell you that my shopping at Goodwill...it doesn't come close to the love that I have for Dirt Cheap. It is such a good thing that I don't live near that place!
And while i'm on the subject of bargains--have you checked out craigslist.com? I just love browsing that site! And right now Ben is coming home with this high chair that I have had on my baby registry--for less than 1/2 of what it retails for! And it's like new--with extra covers!
Eddie Bauer® Covington Wood Highchair - Cherry
3 stars(14 user reviews)
$129.99
4 comments:
Ok...since you hooked me on to CVS (and I'm addicted)...where is the bargain store that is 30 min from here that you are talking about?
I love a bargain also and find myself not buying things if there not on sale. i'm curious where this bargain store is?
yay! I am glad you got your high chair. Let me knwo how you like it.
I buy the kids a lot of second hand clothes and I buy a lot of homegoods on e-bay. One of my best e-bay finds was a brand new Pottery Barn quilt that would have cost me $250.00 new. I got it for $80.00.
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