Thrift Love

Hi there! It's Megs here with a follow-up post to the thrifting post from a few days ago.  I did a thrift shop/consignment/salvage run today and came home with a few gems!  I was able to find a handful of great shirts and cardigans that will help stretch my current wardrobe and make it new-to-me for Fall, and I was able to score some other massive deals as well! I went with a co-worker, and our first stop was a local salvage company.  Now, when you think salvage, you might assume it's a place that sells building salvage materials.  This is not always the case.  The salvage company I visited today (Pace's Salvage) purchases lots and overstock from a wide variety of retailers.  I am on the weekly email list, and my heart jumped yesterday when I realized they were offering a Breville Juice Fountain (which typically sells for well over $100 new) for around $40!  AND they had Ninja blenders reduced from $140 to just $42.  I've been juicing several times a day for quite some time, and a new juicer has been on my list (but I didn't want to pay full price).  I've also been wanting to try smoothies, but my current blender hasn't worked for some time, so we needed a new one anyway.  We arrived early in the morning and I got the only Breville they had...score!  They had quite a few ninjas, in case anyone local wants to go for one :)  We also found some deals at Wise Buys (a FANTASTIC thrift store that benefits a wonderful cause!) and Labels in Bellingham, WA.  Note to out of area readers: while these stores may not be available in your area, chances are you have something similar nearby! Do a quick internet search and you may be surprised at the secondhand retail goodies that are just around your corner :)

*Attention Seedlings!  Often, consignment stores, thrift stores, and salvage stores are "final sale," meaning you can't return merchandise after you have purchased it.  A few things to keep in mind when buying from a "Final Sale" retail location:

• Make sure the appliances have been tested and that they do, in fact, work.  
• Don't be afraid of a beat up box! Often a store return or damaged box is the same quality product as the shiny one on the shelf at your local warehouse store.
• Try things on. Even if you are trying on over your own clothes with no mirror, you need to make sure that clothing fits, or you have just made a $ donation to your local thrift store, as you will never wear the garment.
• Bring a friend who will be honest with you.  It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of a deal, and someone who can say, "It's not your color" can be very helpful at keeping your budget intact.
• Get on the email list! Often stores will send out weekly or monthly sales/deals that are only for email members.  Often the biggest savings are in these sale flyers.
• Get there early! Often with salvaged items, there may only be one or two items.  To get yours, make sure you are an early bird :)

Here are some of my best finds today:

Breville Juice fountain $40 (Pace's Salvage)

Ninja blender, $42 (Pace's Salvage)

A vintage India Brass bracelet for $2 (Wise Buys)

Vintage chip and dip/veggie tray set including bottom tray $4 (Wise Buys)

Vintage Anchor Hocking luncheon set still in display $4 (Wise Buys)

Jacket: Coldwater Creek Button Down Shirt: Lane Bryant $30 total (Labels) 

Old Navy top & Style & Co cardi $22 total (Labels)

Teal sweater: Gap  Top: Lane Bryant $10 total (Labels)

 It was a very, very good day for thrift love :)