It’s time to NOT thrift

Generally speaking, I’m not a big mall shopper.  Sometimes I enjoy it, but usually just when I’m looking for certain things.  I’m not into Pier 1 and Pottery Barn and Target, even though I like a lot of their stuff.  I’m not sure what it is about shopping in a non-thrift store, but maybe it’s because it just doesn’t feel that special.

Maybe it’s because when I see something on a shelf, and then I see 50 more of the same item lined up behind it, it just doesn’t seem interesting any more.

At a thrift store or an antique mall or a flea market, there’s always just one.

Or maybe it’s because I don’t just like finding that unique thing – I like finding that unique thing at a super bargain.  I’ve passed up things I’ve liked before at thrift stores, because they were priced higher than what I wanted to pay.

I think the game of finding something special for less than it’s worth is probably what makes thrifting fun.

That said, if I need a new bathing suit, I’m going to the mall.

Since we were getting close to heading to The House of Goodwill to stay for a while, I decided it was time to buy some sheets and blankets and towels for the house.  It was finally time to NOT thrift.

So where did I go?

Ollie’s, Bargain Hunt and TJ Maxx for the new discounts.  A friend introduced me to Ollie’s a couple of years ago, and it’s my favorite source for home supplies.

So how did I do?

My cart at Ollie’s – I felt bad for the people behind me in line.

$353 of sheets, bedspreads, towels, pillows & a mattress pad @ Ollie's

$67 of sheets, dish towels & a furniture cover @ Bargain Hunt

$140 of towels & blankets @ TJ Maxx