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See Anything You Like…

Pezzie — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:18:19 GMT

Or find interesting?

DH and I volunteer at a charity thrift store and we worked yesterday. My fellow volunteers do such a great job arranging the displays that I thought I would brag on them a little and also took some pics (small sampling) to show you what we have to offer.

Do you like going to thrift/antique stores?

We have customers that come far and wide, and also those that come every day. Our volunteers are not only full time AZ residents but snow birds as well. Of the snow bird volunteers they come as far away as Alaska and Germany.

We love volunteering there and this is the start of our ninth year.

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Flying Dove — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:28:57 GMT

Pezzie; Love that large basket in the first photo, far right, lower shelf. Is it still available? If so, how much?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:35:26 GMT

@Pezzie. Wow, what a nice shop. I'll take one of everything "horsey". I prefer the more primitive over the fine China. The volunteers are to be commended on their merchandising skills.

Maybe a road trip is in my future....

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LindaSal — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:38:48 GMT

They have many of these types of stores on Cape Cod and when we are out there we stop and browse often. It is fun to see what they have as you never know what you will find. Though we hardly purchase anymore, as we all have stated on here we just have too much stuff already, LOL! It's an enjoyable pastime though.

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Witchy Woman — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:46:14 GMT

@Pezzie

Those purple goblets are identical to ones my mother-in-law collected. They are such a lovely purple.

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kitcat51 — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:47:39 GMT

The primitive wooden trencher & spoon in the 3rd picture would come home with me...everything is nicely displayed, I do enjoy going to thrift & antique shops.Thanks for sharing @Pezzie.

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Still Raining — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:59:20 GMT

How lucky you are to work there. Does your wallet survive the first dibs?

I am a total sucker for any type of woven work. Nice pieces.

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On It — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:15:55 GMT

@Pezzie The displays and theme tables are expertly done. Please tell your fellow volunteers "job well done."

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NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:17:55 GMT

@Pezzie You have a great thrift store. Generous people and good stuff for sale. I have 3+ thrift stores near me, in a nice neighborhood, they have nothing like this!

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PamfromCT — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:20:26 GMT

We have enjoyed going to many of these types of stores and sales through the years. But our house is jam-packed, so I will never buy anything unless I know where I will put it.

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SaveTheTurtles — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:52:20 GMT

We visit antique stores every once and a while. I collect cookie jars. That looks like a very nice store.

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qualitygal — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:54:50 GMT

Wonderful job of displaying and I wish you and the team there, the best of luck. You all deserve it.

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Pezzie — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:27:34 GMT

@Flying Dove I have no idea if it's still available. I will tell you that things go very quickly there. I won't be going back till Friday. Will have a look then.

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Pezzie — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:28:40 GMT

@Witchy Woman Yes they are!

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Pezzie — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:31:53 GMT

@Still Raining Oh we have made our fair share of purchases, but we tell ourselves it is for a good cause. Our standing joke is that er are only "renting" it, until we see something else that we like then we buy it and re donate the existing piece from home.

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Pezzie — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:33:35 GMT

@On It The volunteers that set up the displays really do a good job, that's why I decided to brag on them. We are very lucky to have very dedicated and talented people.

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Pezzie — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:36:49 GMT

@Kachina624 You should take that road trip. People have fun when they come to the store.

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MoJoV — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:38:09 GMT

Very nice displays, but no I don't want anything I have to set someplace. These days I want things I can use up and be done with.

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Boomernichols — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:51:57 GMT

@Pezzie One man's trash is another's ytrasure! These types of stores are a meanagerie of items that appeal to me as well. The displays are all appealing too, good job.

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Travone — Wed, 22 May 2024 19:34:21 GMT

@Pezzie

I love thrifting. I'm going to be in Arizona next week. Where 8this located?