tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post5117634597664223207..comments2024-02-16T03:32:25.524-05:00Comments on Adventures in Thrift Land: Blessed are the ThriftyLaura's Last Ditch Vintage Kitchenwares http://www.blogger.com/profile/06080705179607005052noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post-76490804899736611442012-01-07T20:33:03.771-05:002012-01-07T20:33:03.771-05:00i went to a thrift store and bought a coach purse ...i went to a thrift store and bought a coach purse with a broken handle that my boyfriend fixed for me and only paid $1.80 for it and that's all that was wrong with it. i love thrift stores and yard sales and even trash day. i got an antigue marble end table in the trash and it had a loose leg and my boyfriend tighten it nothing else wrong with it for free..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post-73592396121722568232012-01-03T10:25:49.981-05:002012-01-03T10:25:49.981-05:00Ok, excellent point: Will the $2.99 clearance shir...Ok, excellent point: Will the $2.99 clearance shirt from Target equal the $2.99 quality shirt from Salvation Army? <br /><br />I ask myself this all the time. Our perception of quality is really in the process of the purchase, isn't it?Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081159249910863903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post-14077309244930237592012-01-01T20:59:42.725-05:002012-01-01T20:59:42.725-05:00Amy D. will always be in my library, the frugal fa...Amy D. will always be in my library, the frugal faithful can always find a tip or two even though her books are now a bit dated. I saw an interview with her from within the last two years and she stated the internet is the top way to save money these days - finding deals, advise and free entertainment. Great Blog!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post-80380451523602253432011-12-26T19:38:24.150-05:002011-12-26T19:38:24.150-05:00I'd never quite thought of used items as havin...I'd never quite thought of used items as having been tested for quality. Thanks for the new perspective!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post-75013346012447744632011-12-26T11:25:04.956-05:002011-12-26T11:25:04.956-05:00I grew up on the Tightwad Gazette! When it was sti...I grew up on the Tightwad Gazette! When it was still being published in newsletter form, a friend of my mother's subscribed and would give Mama "hand-me-down" copies. At some point Mama bought all three volumes, and they are certainly a source of inspiration for living with thrift.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863307329650400799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780374653508040931.post-43395343412886675712011-12-24T13:35:36.146-05:002011-12-24T13:35:36.146-05:00Compelling reasons why we ought to buy used. I te...Compelling reasons why we ought to buy used. I tend to purchase clothing and household necessities used but never gave it much thought about WHY they hold up so much better than the "brand new" items until reading this most-excellent blog post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com