tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post1593643388894806112..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Make it lastUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-14611455482299082142008-01-20T01:22:00.000-06:002008-01-20T01:22:00.000-06:00woo hoo! Good second-hand clothes and shoes for me...woo hoo! Good second-hand clothes and shoes for men can be hard to find. Making them last is good sense, especially if you find a good local business to support in the process.Tread Softlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386736074298184227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-11277840022756778122008-01-11T17:56:00.000-06:002008-01-11T17:56:00.000-06:00Sometimes it's definitely worth it to spring for a...Sometimes it's definitely worth it to spring for a repair. A few years ago, DH discovered that his suit pants were a bit too snug. We took the pants to an alterations shop. For $9, they let out the pants and the suit was saved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-59142068102221745142008-01-11T17:25:00.000-06:002008-01-11T17:25:00.000-06:00As someone with small, narrow, hard-to-fit feet, a...As someone with small, narrow, hard-to-fit feet, a shoe repair shop is a necessity! I'm able to hang onto my expensive shoes practically forever with just a few dollars spent every couple of years.Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-27352241599552196712008-01-11T13:46:00.000-06:002008-01-11T13:46:00.000-06:00Aren't shoe shops wonderful? They're good for rep...Aren't shoe shops wonderful? They're good for repairing purses and backpacks as well. Usually, the repair/maintenance is much more cost-effective than buying new (esp. since my hubby works 2 doors down from a shop that gives him a discount), although we once checked on having my husband's leather jacket repaired (it was a Christmas gift) and the cost of THAT cost more than a new jacket. :SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-60038699974077701722008-01-11T12:52:00.000-06:002008-01-11T12:52:00.000-06:00It makes me laugh that both of our families have b...It makes me laugh that both of our families have been stitching up shoes this week! Your husband's task sounds a lot more difficult than mine was though! Happy shoe wearing. :)Ann @TheAssetEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198438219767685976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-15254677673371458242008-01-11T10:12:00.000-06:002008-01-11T10:12:00.000-06:00I love shoe repair shops! I've had the same brown ...I love shoe repair shops! I've had the same brown walking shoes for eight years, with a $5-10 resole job every 2-3 years. And they still look and feel great.Queen of Carrotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193758647591339890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-27252069538283913942008-01-11T09:48:00.000-06:002008-01-11T09:48:00.000-06:00oh thats a great deal! my husband found a brand ne...oh thats a great deal! my husband found a brand new pair of nikes (with a nordstom rack price tag still attached) last spring- he was so proud of his find! and i was too.anya*https://www.blogger.com/profile/05893949058312926128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-75717001511773539932008-01-11T09:40:00.000-06:002008-01-11T09:40:00.000-06:00A good find! And the $6.50 is almost nothing to b...A good find! And the $6.50 is almost nothing to bring those boots up to top condition. I have to admire your husband's spirit & willingness to try to tackle the repair himself...I always like people who show a "can do" attitude!<BR/><BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com