Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Goodwill, or how to dress like you have money when you really don't.

Oh Goodwill, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...
 Well, maybe that's a bit much. But it is a really great store for getting awesome stuff, really cheap.

Now, you do have to search for it. Awesome name brand stuff is usually hidden among the horrendous tacky polyester cast offs, or worn through t-shirts.
However, the good stuff is out there for the taking!
So, let's take a look at some recent finds.

Brooks Running shoes! These retail at anywhere from 80-100 dollars.
Goodwill price? $5.00 with tax, less if you have a frequent shoppers card. Which, I do.





Oscar De La Renta Sweater. I can't touch these, even off the shelf retail prices.
Goodwill price? $4.69.
Sango Dishes. Retail price is about $25.00 a place setting, this particular pattern is discontinued.
Place setting for 8, including a meat platter, coffee cups, salad plates, dinner plates and soup bowls...$22.00.
Italian, handcrafted Music/Jewelery Box. Retail price, anywhere from $100-$200.
Goodwill price, $4.99





Timberland boots, Gap sweater, American Eagle....the list goes on and on.

Not to mention, all the great pieces of furniture you can get for home refurbishing projects. I have quite a few pieces lined up for Spring.

Plus, Target partners with Goodwill. Meaning, what they can't sell at Target, gets donated to Goodwill. Most of the time, the tags are still on the items.
I have found bedding, shoes, clothes, bathroom accessories, and housewares. Brand new.
So if used items aren't your thing, never fear...Goodwill still has something for you.

If you're on a budget, or just like deal hunting...get yourself to a Goodwill and see what you can find.