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[AnikaBrodie]

I was shopping in my local thrift store today and was looking for gently used Halloween and fall décor items I could use in decorating for fall. I found some in spite of the fact they had very few Halloween items left.

But my real find today was a Woolrich wool vest made in the USA for my DH. We were shopping at Woolrich recently and saw this same exact vest priced at $79.00. Today, I found it in perfect condition in his size for $18.00. Wow, what a find, and, of course, purchase.

Have you discovered any real finds in your thrift store lately?

[Julie928]

Yes, I did!!! I've been donating quite a few items recently and couldn't believe what I found the last time I stopped at the resale shop. I bought a cropped, three-quarter length sleeve mink coat from the 1950's ~ and it fits!!! I couldn't pass it up ~ it looks just too cute on! And the price? $32.00!!! I'm having it professionally cleaned and am picking it up tomorrow. I also found a dress from Ann Taylor Loft with the tags still attached ~ a $98.00 dress for $28.00! I make a point to go there once or twice a week because you never know what you might find!

[Kati]

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a great thrift store find!

My most recent score was a brand new Nordstrom scarf with tags attached, 70% wool/30% cashmere, for $6.99. The tag said $79.99!!

[Mama Mia]

I found a Pendleton wool barn jacket for $3.00, blue plaid too, my favorite.

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[gardensla]

Just last week I found a fantastic J. Crew wool jacket (fabric made in Scotland) that appears to be brand new and not out of date at all for...$3.99.

[Hoovermom]

After reading all of your posts, I decided to go to our local thrift store. Nothing at all. I cannot believe what you have found at yours.

[Hooty]

Are these Thrift Stores or 2nd hand stores/consignment stores? We have several 2nd hand stores in our area that only take upscale things on consignment, that is where you can find great buys.

Being the wife of a retired military man, base Thrift Stores are really good to find all sorts of things, especially when moving, children items are really found at good prices!

[Meeras]

thanks for sharing these views.

[whitelinen]

Truth Hoovermom. I have found amazing things at my local GW. Especially when the person who sorts/prices things does not recognize high priced labels. Terrific buys. GW more so than Salvation Army in my area. St Vincent De Paul here is generally not a mine, except for the occasional sleeper that gets thru.

I enjoy the hunt as much as the deal; maybe more so. It's easy to walk into a mall shop and find something great but much more of a thrill at auction or resale.

[BOYINTX]

a signed letter to Versace from Elizabeth Taylor tucked inside of an old Coffey table book about Us wildflowers.

It was a letter of thanks for a dress she wore at The Plaza while introducing White Diamonds and 3 heart designs