Thrift Stores

I'll be very happy to give gifts to someone like that, I like simple and practical people

my sister is a pro at buying second hand at bargain prices (called ukay-ukay). she also doesn't mind going to faraway places (called quiapo and divisoria). i admit i don't have the patience for hot and crowded places, and i'm not good at negotiating either. so i just go to the nearest popular mall and even buy from the sidewalk vendors on the way home if i see something i like. however, i don't buy branded stuff and i also tend to buy those that can be used every day. that's what makes me different from the rest of my family. i also would like to say i'm glad your son cares about his sister and that your daughter is considerate to her brother. i hope they will always look out for each other.

I think that's awesome on the part of both your kids. You're raising them right! My daughter buys almost all her clothes at the thrift store, but my son won't. His wife won't let him. She would be horrified to know that almost every piece of clothing I own came from there. Your daughter was very wise in choosing to spend the money at a thrift store and your son was kind in providing the money so she could shop where she wanted.

I love shopping at thrift stores and have bought some really nice things for very little money. I don't see anything wrong with thrift stores.

That is so mature I agree. I don't mind getting clothes from thrift stores either these days cause of the expense of the dept stores. You can't always find something you might want, but there is a huge one around town and there is always some kinds of shoes and shirts and pants to find in your size. You just have to look. They have some household and other things in it as well. I used to go there more but they did slightly raise their prices and this past year I have been so bombarded with huge medical bills. Next year I will have to save $ for the whole year to make up for what I have had to spend this year and more. Especially since I want to be able to move out and don't find a good job.

I really honestly do not think there is anything wrong with going to thrift store. Most people think it is only for the poor and homeless which is completely untrue. Most thrift stores have brand name cloths for cheap cheap prices. I rather take 20 and buy 3 pairs of jeans than buy 1 pair at a department store. I do agree that your daughter showed maturity in wanting to go to the thrift store so she could get more for his money. Most kids are just about go to buy the most expensive clothes so to be cool. If I wanted to take someone shopping and they were happy going to the thrift store I would want that for them.

I love buying things on thrift stores. They sell nice things on a low low price. I love shopping for bags, clothes, shoes and even stuffed toys on thrift store and I can save a lot of money and get tons of things for less. Isn't that great. You just have to be really good at looking through all the things available for you to be able to find the nicest stuff.

It was lovely that your oldest son wanted to buy your daughter a Christmas present. Due to his limited budget it was a great idea that she said they could buy the new clothes at the thrift shop. I am delighted that she managed to find a good selection to choose from. Yes, she was very sensible to do that. He got wiser from her doing that. Shopping at a thrift shop gives money to charity and the prices can be low enough for most poor people to afford them. It is a great idea for a Christmas shop on a very low low budget. I spent a lot on new toys for the children this Christmas in new shops. Thrift shops are called charity shops in my home country. Dozens of them are in my local High Street and in the center of the town.

Zoe I don't know what you call a Thrift Store, but i make purchases from some shops in my city; who always charge the right price, no bargains, no discounts!!!!!!

I personally would also shoppers in store with some discount store promotion and co but for me. if it's for someone else to tell him how much money I will tell him to choose where he wanted to go shopping as your son received. Yet everyone has a choice. but your daughter is very wise and reasonable that they should be happy always hope so. nice day!

I think it would be a great idea, it is what they want and they are getting much more by being thrifty which would mean the money I was spending was going further. Good for your daughter.

Hi ZoeJoy! I also prefer to go to thrift stores because of the quality products which you can buy at a much lower price. In fact my office mates and I would usually go to these stores whenever we have time. You can already buy several pieces of items at a minimal amount. A wise way of spending. Have a nice day!

Thrift stores are one great alternative shop to buy something for your loved ones and friends, it is also economical because the things sold at such shops are really cheap and you can get a good bargain for the price of one. In fact, aspiring stylist, fashion bloggers, and the fashion fanatics are fond of going to thrift stores to find a cheap fashion haul, also antique apparel stores have great garment find that can pull off a fashionable statement.

I'd most definitely pick out the thrift stores. They have good quality clothes and you would never find someone with the same clothes as you. It's a bit hard to pick out something because there are a lot of varieties and there are also a lot that are not good or not suitable (too thick clothing, too colorful) for a certain area. If I had to spend on a gift, I'd usually do so at the department store, but if the person likes the thrift store, I'd be happy to oblige.

I like to go to thrift stores to shop for clothing. I can get better brand-name clothing for very reasonable prices. I have pretty much quit shopping for clothing at WalMart except for socks and underthings. One place I like to go to is Goodwill. Consignment shops can be a bit pricey even for second-hand clothing. There is also another thrift shop here in town I have shopped at a few times.

Your children are wise buyers. They know that they could buy more at thrift stores and besides, the quality of the clothes here are really good, if we are talking about the surplus clothes which come from the US.

We've been buying our clothes at the thrift store, because we can get more clothes than what we can at the department stores. I'm really going to stick to my budget this year and shopping at the thrift store will allow me to keep the kids in clothes while they are still growing without blowing my budget. My daughter found some jeans and a shirt she really enjoyed. She is anxious to go back to the thrift store to get herself some more jeans. I would be "all for it" if my daughter wanted to buy her clothes at the thrift store rather than the Department store, because it would be a savings for us especially we could get the items at 50% off, which is what we buy anyways which means even more savings.

good idea, many do that here in mexico. Also because most of the thrift store cloths here are american made. i go there many times, looking for sweaters and things. have a great sunday there.