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[mistriTsquirrel]

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@nana59 wrote:

so what do they do with returns?!

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They check inside each shoe for the little Lamisil monster.

[Julie928]

It's so ironic I come across this post.  I didn't hear the comment ~ I rarely watch fashion/shoe shows but this is what I was asked to do this morning ~ (brace yourselves, lol)!  I just started volunteering at a local consignment/resale shop.  I've always picked up wonderful things there and thought it would be fun to get "first dibs" on the good stuff (home decor, seasonal items).  So today we start sorting through boxes of old clothes to see if they are acceptable to sell.  The box handed to me was full to the brim of used, filthy shoes!  I mentioned to the other ladies working with me that these should probably be tossed but NO!  WAIT!  Someone may want them!  I mentioned how filthy they are.  NO!  WAIT!  The purchaser could easily clean them.  Oh, man.  I'm not a germaphobe by any stretch but this to me was really nasty.  Sorry to go off-topic but I had to share.  (By the way ~ not so sure I'll be returning for another shift.  No seasonal knick-knack is worth that, lol)!   

[ROMARY]

'It used to be' (years ago) that we had to wear lightweight socks or use the Peds that the store had available for customers in a box on the counter.  Trying on shoes with bare feet was a 'No-no'.  They were very strict about this requirement.  It probably would be a good idea now-a-days, too.   I've heard that foot problems such as Athlete's Foot, some fungus, etc. are very contageous.  .............  That's one reason why I would wear socks if I were still taking Yoga classes.  I mentioned before that I attended an 'uppity' Yoga class and the instructor made me take off my clean, white socks.  The floor was flat, berber carpeted, and one could see plenty of foot markings, as well as on the walls and Yoga mats.  We HAD to use their mats, even though I brought my own. As soon as I returned to my car, I sanitized my hands and feet.  Needless to say, I didn't return to the class.  So glad that it was a 'drop in' fee of $20.  No contract, thank goodness.  ...........EDITED to say that I've taken plenty of  other Yoga classes where we wore our own clean socks and used our own mats.  The walls were clean, too.  (Floors were hardwood and looked very clean and shiny. No dust, etc.)

[Moonchilde]

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@lanstine wrote:

It may be a fact, but it's still insensitive.

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If a fact is "insensitive", IMO one needs to be less sensitive.

[Mominohio]

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@Julie928 wrote:

It's so ironic I come across this post.  I didn't hear the comment ~ I rarely watch fashion/shoe shows but this is what I was asked to do this morning ~ (brace yourselves, lol)!  I just started volunteering at a local consignment/resale shop.  I've always picked up wonderful things there and thought it would be fun to get "first dibs" on the good stuff (home decor, seasonal items).  So today we start sorting through boxes of old clothes to see if they are acceptable to sell.  The box handed to me was full to the brim of used, filthy shoes!  I mentioned to the other ladies working with me that these should probably be tossed but NO!  WAIT!  Someone may want them!  I mentioned how filthy they are.  NO!  WAIT!  The purchaser could easily clean them.  Oh, man.  I'm not a germaphobe by any stretch but this to me was really nasty.  Sorry to go off-topic but I had to share.  (By the way ~ not so sure I'll be returning for another shift.  No seasonal knick-knack is worth that, lol)!   

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@Julie928

I hope this post is seen by a good many people for a host of reasons.

First, so people think before they donate.

I worked in retail and production management for Goodwill Industries and Volunteers of America for almost 20 years, and it is remarkable how much trash people pawn off on charities or resale shops. It only costs that organization money to dispose of, which raises prices or drives them out of business.

Second, for those that think they want to go in to a place like this for a few hours of fun and discovery of 'the good stuff' be prepared. It is hard, hot, dirty work, sorting through all the coal to find a few diamonds. You can work for weeks at a time and not find the 'good stuff' but simply an endless load of mediocre at best merchandise. 

Third, for those donating, consider the policies of the places and the mission as well. If they are letting the help have 'first dibs' it is probably affecting their bottom line, as they aren't making as much money from those things as if they had hit the sales floor first. And less money made, is less people helped within their programs and missions. 

Of course if this is a true consignment shop situation, where they paid for the goods to resell for private profit, then it simply is what it is. If they were dumb enough to buy the junk, they can afford to pay to dispose of it, as well as let those working there have first choice. No harm no foul.

[Pandalady]

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@mistriTsquirrel wrote:

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@nana59 wrote:

so what do they do with returns?!

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They check inside each shoe for the little Lamisil monster.

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"My favorite reply award" goes to....@mistriTsquirrel!

[DJs mom]

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@Pook wrote:

I would think the AS IS shoes are ones that are displalyed during presentations and not ones worn by the models.   I don't think it was an insensitive comment  just reality.  Regardless of how anyone gets a nail fungus, it's still transferable!

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No way are as-is shoes just those displayed during the presentations. Have you looked up as-is shoes lately? They have an array of colors, sizes and widths (from 5-11 whole & 1/2 sizes). All of these shoes are not on display during the presentation. You see one size in each color on display during the presentations. I have read posts on here of people receiving used shoes with scuff marks on the bottoms, etc. I have no doubt QVC sells returned, used shoes on the as-is section.

[DeniseColo]

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@Julie928 wrote:

It's so ironic I come across this post.  I didn't hear the comment ~ I rarely watch fashion/shoe shows but this is what I was asked to do this morning ~ (brace yourselves, lol)!  I just started volunteering at a local consignment/resale shop.  I've always picked up wonderful things there and thought it would be fun to get "first dibs" on the good stuff (home decor, seasonal items).  So today we start sorting through boxes of old clothes to see if they are acceptable to sell.  The box handed to me was full to the brim of used, filthy shoes!  I mentioned to the other ladies working with me that these should probably be tossed but NO!  WAIT!  Someone may want them!  I mentioned how filthy they are.  NO!  WAIT!  The purchaser could easily clean them.  Oh, man.  I'm not a germaphobe by any stretch but this to me was really nasty.  Sorry to go off-topic but I had to share.  (By the way ~ not so sure I'll be returning for another shift.  No seasonal knick-knack is worth that, lol)!   

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@Julie928

I hope this post is seen by a good many people for a host of reasons.

First, so people think before they donate.

I worked in retail and production management for Goodwill Industries and Volunteers of America for almost 20 years, and it is remarkable how much trash people pawn off on charities or resale shops. It only costs that organization money to dispose of, which raises prices or drives them out of business.

Second, for those that think they want to go in to a place like this for a few hours of fun and discovery of 'the good stuff' be prepared. It is hard, hot, dirty work, sorting through all the coal to find a few diamonds. You can work for weeks at a time and not find the 'good stuff' but simply an endless load of mediocre at best merchandise. 

Third, for those donating, consider the policies of the places and the mission as well. If they are letting the help have 'first dibs' it is probably affecting their bottom line, as they aren't making as much money from those things as if they had hit the sales floor first. And less money made, is less people helped within their programs and missions. 

Of course if this is a true consignment shop situation, where they paid for the goods to resell for private profit, then it simply is what it is. If they were dumb enough to buy the junk, they can afford to pay to dispose of it, as well as let those working there have first choice. No harm no foul.

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@Mominohio - Thanks for taking the time to write this because some people really don't think before as they gather up their donations.  Just a year ago my brother and sis-in-law had a house fire and lost all their clothing, shoes, bedding, the stuff you need and use every single day.  I was completely amazed at how much gross, stained, smelly and worn-out stuff was donated by our friends and family!  It's not like they were donating anonymously to some unknown stranger.  

After seeing this first hand, I can't even imagine what Goodwill and clothing bank organizations have to sift thru and ultimately pay to dump (which is ridiculously expensive)!  I've always figured if the item wasn't in decent enough condition that I would otherwise wear or use it, then it also wasn't good enough for anyone else.  Even those who are struggling to afford everyday clothing should be able to feel neat and presentable.

Bottom line...Not everything is a donation.  Sometimes it's just trash and that's okay.  

[Oggi]

lol,.. just posting here, because it was a recent topic,.. reminds me of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CxU2Jcty_U - theres a Fungus Among Us  O.o

[CalminHeart]

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@Julie928 wrote:

It's so ironic I come across this post.  I didn't hear the comment ~ I rarely watch fashion/shoe shows but this is what I was asked to do this morning ~ (brace yourselves, lol)!  I just started volunteering at a local consignment/resale shop.  I've always picked up wonderful things there and thought it would be fun to get "first dibs" on the good stuff (home decor, seasonal items).  So today we start sorting through boxes of old clothes to see if they are acceptable to sell.  The box handed to me was full to the brim of used, filthy shoes!  I mentioned to the other ladies working with me that these should probably be tossed but NO!  WAIT!  Someone may want them!  I mentioned how filthy they are.  NO!  WAIT!  The purchaser could easily clean them.  Oh, man.  I'm not a germaphobe by any stretch but this to me was really nasty.  Sorry to go off-topic but I had to share.  (By the way ~ not so sure I'll be returning for another shift.  No seasonal knick-knack is worth that, lol)!   

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I donate a lot of clothing, shoes, and other items to DAV and local women's shelters.  The shoes I donate are always clean and in good condition.  I would never dream of donating dirty clothes or shoes, or even worn out shoes.   

I've helped with Food Pantry and it's crazy that people donate expired items.  If they won't eat expired food, why would they think someone else will?   We throw away about 10% of food donated because it expired....some of it expired a year prior.  This is rude and shows a lack of compassion and understanding for the poor.