“I love it, but should I buy it?”

Posted by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

If you were shopping for clothes, and you found something perfect…

How much would you be willing to spend for it?

That’s the dilemma I faced a while back when I ran across an absolutely scrumptious, couldn’t-be-a-prettier color Ferragamo bag. But it was more money than I normally would pay for “just something I carry.”

I‘m not a fancy gal. I’m not one to be impressed by designer bags. In fact, I don’t even usually notice other people’s status symbols.

But this bag, oh it was different. It was ME. When I went online and found the same bag, limited-edition, not-available in the US, for Continue reading →

Resale means Cash in your Pocket… well, really, cash in BOTH your Pockets!

Posted by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Lots of folks think resale just means saving money. Well, that’s always nice, and full pockets are a valid fashion statement, but did you know you can make money using resale too?

When you use a resale shop as your first choice when buying clothes for yourself or your family, or furniture and decor for your home, you can

keep more cash in your pocket

because of the great values at consignment, resale and thrifts. Then,

**stuff some extra cash in your pocket**

when you recycle gently-used good possessions and you make money from things you no longer need or want.

Call or visit your favorite consignment or resale shop today to learn what they can use that you have just sitting around. Share the love, make some bucks. Peace, brother.

Posted by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

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Why You Should Go to the Bag Sale

Posted by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

As the end of winter (well, at least in retail terms!) draws ever nigh-er, many resale shops are having great sales… discounts of 75%-90% off their already fantastically low prices are common. And many of these shops do a final clearance on past-season goods with a dollar rack, a BOGO sale, or even the best of all sales: