At one time, I wouldn’t be caught dead in a thrift store — most clothes were made in America by Union labor. Now I do most of my shopping there — I figure I’m giving the Chinese sweatshop owners a poke in the eye.
Good on you Lucky! I really like thrift stores, pawn shops, yard and garage sales. I can usually afford new items, but the three R’s drive my shopping. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. One local shop hires handicapped folks, so we shop there a lot. Even the Christmas tree and all of the ornaments came from a thrift store, spent less than 30 bucks.
Very true; unfortunately, dumb people, led around by the nose by corporate propaganda, think they have to have the latest fashions or else they are somehow lesser people. Pathetic.
heatherjasper over 8 years ago
Or go to Goodwill. Option number two and my option are the ones my family does.
luckylouie over 8 years ago
At one time, I wouldn’t be caught dead in a thrift store — most clothes were made in America by Union labor. Now I do most of my shopping there — I figure I’m giving the Chinese sweatshop owners a poke in the eye.
Packratjohn Premium Member over 8 years ago
Good on you Lucky! I really like thrift stores, pawn shops, yard and garage sales. I can usually afford new items, but the three R’s drive my shopping. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. One local shop hires handicapped folks, so we shop there a lot. Even the Christmas tree and all of the ornaments came from a thrift store, spent less than 30 bucks.
markjoseph125 over 8 years ago
Very true; unfortunately, dumb people, led around by the nose by corporate propaganda, think they have to have the latest fashions or else they are somehow lesser people. Pathetic.