Shopping the recycled way
I love to collect tips of all sorts. You love fashion.
These guys have done a wonderful job of collecting up
Which are your favorites? I’m going with #97. Not that I’d actually waste good vodka, but … And I have lived my life according to #31. But beware! Tip #5 is
to smart resale, consignment and thrift buyers, and is actually a big no-no. Just sayin’
You need a friend in the business. You need the consignment and resale shops in your area.
What, you say? How can I make a profit online by paying retail…even secondhand retail? It’s easy: all you need to do is Continue reading
About this time of year, we all start longing for a bit of sun… and sand… and sea.If you’re planning on a cruise, a tropical isle vacation, or just a long weekend at that condo Aunt Judy owns in Florida, be sure to pack the right clothes!
Your favorite consignment, thrift, or resale shop is featuring its resortwear selection now. From sportswear to a dress fit for dancing and romancing, you can save enough to pay for that darn baggage fee… in both directions!
And, of course, be sure to check out shopping possibilities at your destination. Are there any new and wonderful resale shops to explore? Click over to our Resale Directory and Zoomable Map. For example, here are the shops in Florida.
Shopkeeper’s Tip: You don’t have to have a vacation planned to shop the cruise selection now. Think positive: the capris you buy today just might bring spring a little faster!
More: Get the most outfits possible out of one suitcase.
Here’s a Q&A from the New York Times which addresses a question I often get:
I make a good salary and can afford to shop and buy new clothes at a regular retail store, but I enjoy shopping at a particular thrift store where I find great bargains. I sometimes buy items that I don’t need. My question concerns my enjoyment versus the needs of others who are less fortunate (and are now deprived of the opportunity to buy items that they probably need more than I do). Am I guilty of fulfilling a shadow pleasure at the expense of those in need? JAY THOMPSON, TOMS RIVER, N.J.
And the answer:
If a store positions itself as Continue reading
Well, I don’t know about you, but I am still tuckered out from that giant Closet Cleaning we did last Saturday. Maybe because I’ve been having to sleep on the edge of my bed, because there’s still piles of undecided there.
So I found what I hope is an easier way to Continue reading
How to Consign 