tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post4157838503811200761..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Thrift store sale daysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-11199334151563727072007-02-10T08:46:00.000-06:002007-02-10T08:46:00.000-06:00In our small town the only thrift shop has clothes...In our small town the only thrift shop has clothes half price every Tuesday, and the entire store is half off the last Thursday of every month. We will go for clothes on Tuesday once in a while, but I try to hit them every last Thursday. They are also putting stuff out all day, even on Thursday, so I watch to see when they wheel those carts out!<BR/><BR/>One other tip- see when their Senior Discount days are and take your mother.=)Headmistress, zookeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071449326819510530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-23411032503570119652007-02-07T10:24:00.000-06:002007-02-07T10:24:00.000-06:00Thank you Honey for the idea. My husband may like...Thank you Honey for the idea. My husband may like a pillowcase that is soft. I will think about this!<br /><br />Mrs. DMGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-35946947569530257312007-02-06T20:06:00.000-06:002007-02-06T20:06:00.000-06:00Nice list! Even if the specifics don't apply to me...Nice list! Even if the specifics don't apply to me, it's helpful to hear about your tactics and things to look out for. I have a long way to go in perfecting my thrifting technique like this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-25823331004206474812007-02-06T18:08:00.000-06:002007-02-06T18:08:00.000-06:00NWT = new with tags
NWOT = new without tags
In Sa...NWT = new with tags<br />NWOT = new without tags<br /><br />In Sacramento, CA my favorite thrift store (Deseret Industries run by the Latterday Saints, aka Mormons) has lots of clean merchandise and decent prices: 25 or 50 cents for kids toys and books, nice womens sweaters or sundresses for $3. My other frequent stop is the American Cancer Discovery Shop which doesn't have regular sales but does have theme sales (all jewelery was one) occasionally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13413902696708804742007-02-06T17:06:00.000-06:002007-02-06T17:06:00.000-06:00What does NWT and NWOT mean?
ConnieWhat does NWT and NWOT mean?<br />ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-79292986062878437242007-02-06T08:57:00.000-06:002007-02-06T08:57:00.000-06:00Oh Meredith I got a good chuckle because I too sho...Oh Meredith I got a good chuckle because I too shop thrift stores on the sale days!!! I think it varies geographically too---the goodwill store here in town NEVER has anything but junk. But our Veteran's Thrift store has half price days on Monday and they are always GREAT! (I think they often leave things in the back and don't put them out until Mondays b/c the weekend staff is short handed)TheNormalMiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331429075393644206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-15500506091621642092007-02-06T07:51:00.000-06:002007-02-06T07:51:00.000-06:00I'm not sure if the half-off Wednesdays are nation...I'm not sure if the half-off Wednesdays are national or not--but in my area, all SA stores participate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-52911222689125660572007-02-06T05:40:00.000-06:002007-02-06T05:40:00.000-06:00This was helpful for me - especially the info abou...This was helpful for me - especially the info about Salvation Army. I went a couple of weeks ago and found some cute tops, but was not willing to pay $2.99 each! So, I'll have to try Wednesdays!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32903349971002818892007-02-06T00:10:00.000-06:002007-02-06T00:10:00.000-06:00The best thrift stores around here seem to be Valu...The best thrift stores around here seem to be Value Village and St. Vincent's.<br /><br />And Value Village really is commercial -- so you have to be careful of prices there. But they have the color tag discounts. and their books are great prices.MommyLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608956553350425075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32771052429473792972007-02-05T23:23:00.000-06:002007-02-05T23:23:00.000-06:00For Mrs. DMG- You can make a pillowcase out of rea...For Mrs. DMG- You can make a pillowcase out of really nice material or with a theme he adores (favorite sport team or hobby). This is of course if he will enjoy it. I made my husband a pillowcase in college,(that is how I learned to sew!) and have been making them ever since. It was so special to him that he requests them. I use luxerious fabric for him and need to look for sales to make new ones again. :)Someone Beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235213938101654290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13328774914248399002007-02-05T20:39:00.000-06:002007-02-05T20:39:00.000-06:00I had to laugh when I read your opening paragraph....I had to laugh when I read your opening paragraph. My daughter has heard me say it so often that now she'll say, "we have to wait until it's on sale, right mommy?" Yes, we do this at the thrift store as well (unless it's a gotta have item).Heather @ Marine Corps Nomadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704044370479709930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-92219068001267250192007-02-05T16:58:00.000-06:002007-02-05T16:58:00.000-06:00I also love to go thrift store shopping on Wednesd...I also love to go thrift store shopping on Wednesday. It's half off day at the Salvation Army, plus I think they have more clothes, etc. out on the racks/shelves. We also love to go to the Interfaith Disciple Shop because of how cheap their clothing is. It's not uncommon to find name brand items, or NWT/NWOT for a quarter. My 9 y.o. dd calls it her fun store! :-)<br /><br />~Karen in OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32500812448160410042007-02-05T16:13:00.000-06:002007-02-05T16:13:00.000-06:00Until yard sale season starts up again, I've desig...Until yard sale season starts up again, I've designated Wednesday as thrift shop day. Although, I don't find as good as deals as you, I did find some books and some dresses last week...I was pretty excited!DonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890459804766354255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4188829608107651552007-02-05T15:45:00.000-06:002007-02-05T15:45:00.000-06:00Mer, I too shop sale items, USUALLY. If I'm going ...Mer, I too shop sale items, USUALLY. If I'm going to pay 4.xx for a piece of clothing, it will be NWT or NWOT (and I've been thrifting so long and so much, I can tell). I really enjoy the small food pantry & women's shelter type thrift shoppes we had where we were living an hour North of where we are now. They have great prices and support worthy causes. We try to hit them up when we visit our parents every so often.Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617375198556420758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-17463616195849667962007-02-05T14:43:00.000-06:002007-02-05T14:43:00.000-06:00I like to poke around upscale neighborhoods and fi...I like to poke around upscale neighborhoods and find local thrift stores. They seem to have the best deals and merchandise. In my area I haven't had much luck with the national stores like Goodwill, and Salvation Army. Seems like they are very picked over or the clothes are just worn out.3boysmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681527386218906722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-69294268463223802342007-02-05T14:01:00.000-06:002007-02-05T14:01:00.000-06:00I'll give it a think, Mrs. DMG!
If anyone has a q...I'll give it a think, Mrs. DMG!<br /><br />If anyone has a question, you can always email me.<br />This address is listed on the sidebar of the blog: likemerchantships@yahoo.comMeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-401039988251353072007-02-05T13:03:00.000-06:002007-02-05T13:03:00.000-06:00Meredeth,
I tried to find a email so I could emai...Meredeth,<br /><br />I tried to find a email so I could email you but couldn't find anything. <br /><br />I have a question, if I may. My husband and I are cutting back this year, in a big way. Part of doing this is that we are not buying traditional items for birthdays. Everyone is going to make the birthday person a gift (low cost of course!). Well, I am carrying this over to our anniversary but can not think of one thing to make a man that is not crafty and frilly and girl like. Do you have any ideas? I am ok at sewing but I know he would never wear a shirt that I made him (if it actually turned out anyway). <br /><br />Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. If it helps any, it is the 12 year anniversary. Thanks a bunch. I love coming to your blog and reading what you are doing. The archives is like a little library of tips on frugality. I love it!<br /><br />Mrs. DMGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com