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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;verybrad, post: 4818936, member: 37&quot;]Nice vases.&nbsp; Like komokwa, I particularly like the one on the right. Most unusual.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thrift stores were my bread and butter when I was in the business.&nbsp; We are fortunate to have several here.&nbsp; I have been going to thrifts for 30 years and have seen the ups and downs.&nbsp; For some reason, we went through a few years period where the finds were exceptional.&nbsp; That ended about 4-5 years ago.&nbsp; I still go regularly, looking for that rare exceptional bargain. </p><p><br /></p><p>We have 2 large Goodwills in the high rent areas. Rarely find much there these days.&nbsp; They have been packed of late.&nbsp; Lots of people shopping clothing.&nbsp; Maybe a sign of the economy now?&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>We do have a large local organization with 2 locations that is a true charity thrift.&nbsp; That is where I find the best items.&nbsp; Most recent good purchase is a Tesuque Peublo black on black bowl/vase for $3.00.&nbsp; Also have a Habitat for Humanity, Re-store. It just moved to a new location that they own and prices have dropped a bit.&nbsp; I think they were probably paying too much rent at their old location and prices drove me away for awhile.&nbsp; I have found a few things there of late.&nbsp; Recently walked out with a mid 19th century dome-top immigrants trunk for $17.50. There are two other very small charity thrifts that I rarely shop.&nbsp; One has high prices, while the other has inconvenient hours.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, we have a unique non-profit shop that recycles virtually anything that an artist might use in creating their art.&nbsp; Lots of bins of odd parts and manufacturing cast-offs.&nbsp; They also get completed art and a few antiques occasionally.&nbsp; Always have a case of donated jewelry. I don&#039;t hit it very often but usually walk out with something I don&#039;t really need .... LOL!.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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