I get great deals on clothes, purses, and shoes at thrift stores. Some never-worn, high-end shoes I have have $3 on the bottom. My husband hates that I shop thrift shops because I don’t have to, but I guess it’s partly the thrill of the hunt. Also, we grew up very poor, so it irks me to spend a ton of money on something if I don’t have to.
When I lived in St. Pete, FL, they had shops with excellent items. Sadly, I believe it’s because older people living there had passed away and the children just got rid of everything.
I’m a crafter, and bought three full file boxes full of cross-stitch magazines for $5. About $500 worth of mags, I guess.
When my grandma had her stroke and went into the nursing home, my mom discovered thousands of dollars worth of sewing/crafting supplies; much unopened. Huge Rubbermaid tubs full of needle work kits, stencils, etc. The many shelves of fabric and quilting supplies were always visible. She was so talented and created beautiful things. We took what we could use, had a garage sale on grandpa’s behalf , then donated the rest. Hopefully people were thrilled with their thrift finds!
At one point my aunt looked at my mom and said,”I bet the stores miss her.”