FEELING THE PINCH: Shopping smarter

Amid economic downturn, more budget-conscious families are buying secondhand

Updated Oct 02, 2008 10:45

Shopping smarter

Marty Heisey/New Era

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Wow! I am glad to hear the prices of things in the thrift shop listed. I will continue to go the New Hope Community Closet in Quarryville where tops are $3.00 , dresses are $7.00 , all zipper pants for men and women are $4.00 and all elastic waist pants are $3.00. Clothing for kids cost less than the adult prices mentioned. If you work in a job where you will get grease or paint on your clothes, even if you can afford to buy your own new clothing, it does not pay to spend 40 dollars for a pair of pants or jeans just to get them permanently stained.

Today I am wearing designer crops just to work in my yard and garden. I got the crop pants with a 1/2 off coupon so paid two dollars for them...with no flaws or button missing.

Whoooo Hooooo ! My "grubbies" have a designer label.

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Wonder

I've been shopping this way for years! Added bonus, you very rarely run into someone wearing the same outfit!
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