Reply #101: Me, too! I love to get a bargain at resale shops! I can afford to buy new...

[Honeycombe8]

but I can buy upscale items at a fraction of the cost at resale shops. It takes time to sift through all the trash, but the gems are there, if you look.

Kids grow out of clothing so fast, it doesn't make sense to buy new, unless you get it on a really good sale.

Americans have become so spoiled with buying so many things, and buying new, without recycling, haven't we?

My high school prom dress was given to my mom by a neighbor. It was beautiful. Not my color, but beautiful.

Things I have gotten recently:
A navy blue cord Chico's jacket....like new!
A designer bright violet 3/4 sleeve SILK loose top...I got lots of compliments on it!
Ralph Lauren black 3/4 sleeve lightweight 100% brush cotton top with detail buttons @ neck
Ralph Lauren 3/4 sleeve 100% cashmere sweater with scoop neck! Gorgeous...lots of compliments!

Each of these things cost just a tiny fraction of what they had cost new. They were used, but gently used. These are work clothes. What a deal!

It's hard to find used shoes that are in good shape, though....even for kids.