I never really shop at thrift stores unless I'm trying to find pieces for a costume. Thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army typically hold huge discount sales during the holidays. Since yesterday was a holiday, I thought I'd try my luck at those two stores to see what kind of deals I could find. I went shopping with two of my cousins, and we were off and running at 930am. The first store we visted was Goodwill in Concord, and they were offering 50% off all apparel and shoes. It's a pretty good size store and very well organized. I found a few things that included a green Xhiliration short sleeve sweater top, a gray Diet Coke vintage tee and an Old Navy jean skirt for my daughter.
We visited a second Goodwill store in Plesant Hill, and this is where I really hit the jackpot. This store was more crowded and the racks were packed with clothes. Here I scored two pairs of jeans: Citizens of Humanity and Elie Tahari.
(sorry my pictures are so poor. a new camera will definitely be on my Christmas list this year). Each pair retails for nearly $200, and I was able to get both for $5 a piece (after the 50% discount)!! I'll need to have alterations done to shorten the pant legs, but what a steal at those prices.
I also found a jacket for my daughter. It's so cute, isn't it? It's a size 4T and will be perfect for this winter season. I ended up getting this for $3 after discount.
My purchases also included 2 Superhero shirts for my son priced at $1.79 but 90 cents each after discount, a little girl's pink summer dress, Gymboree skirt, another Old Navy jean skirt, and a work out top.
The total spent on the day's shopping trip was approx $31!
I'll probably hit the thrift shops again during the next holiday weekend and as they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure...
