Something kind of epic happened here in Chicago thrift world last week. Salvation Army had a 3 day (it was 2 but they extended it) .87 per pound sale. Holllerrrr! I've drooled over countless post about NYC's Housing Works by the pound sales. I've scoured "the Internets" looking for such a local sale. The closets I've ever found is in Wisconsin.
Finally it came to be.
I am certain I had something to do with it. Law of attraction. Ask. Believe. Receive. All that!
I only went one of the days. The schedule went crazy in a good way so I couldn't make all 3 days.
My total "weightage" was 5 pounds (10 items) and the cost was just under $5 with tax. Let me say that again. $5!!!!! I gave the cashier a $5 and she gave me change back.
What I Thrifted
Gretchen Scott silk dress
Retail $289
two pair of AG jeans
Retail $128 - $245
Sam Edelman quilted ballet flats
Retail $184
Vintage a-line striped skirt
Calvin Klein zebra print tunic
Donna Morgan dress
new with tag still on
vintage silk Talbot's blazer
This is my favorite item!
Vintage striped dress and a wide purple belt
What I Saw
This was not a sale for the faint of heart. It was hot, dirty and grimy.
Just look at this panoramic shot. Don't you just want to dive in? No? Just me?
V looks like Flat Stanley!
Surprisingly I only saw one person inside a box. She was a #stonecold #hardcore thrifter.
Did someone lose a Manolo?
Are there by the pound sales in your area?
Did you do any thrifting over the weekend?
$5. FIVE DOLLARS!!! I am officially jealous!
ReplyDelete$5!!!!!!! *cartwheels*
Delete*goes to search for a by the pond sale in my area*
ReplyDeleteATL is a thrift mecca. they must!
DeleteOMG Im googling pound sales in my area! I just had thrity heartattack! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
DeleteThat is AMAZING! I've been to a $5/lb sale in Los Angeles but NEVER a $.87/lb sale! And the $5 sale was all vintage(mostly dirty) items. Some cute stuff though.
ReplyDeleteThe best deal I have found in the L.A. area is $1 Sundays at Jetrag. Every piece is $1.
This sale was as is/clearance merch. I found there to be lots of stuff in great condition.
DeleteChicago needs an everything $1 sale. That's a deal.
Wow looks like you made out with some great items. I've never
ReplyDeleteheard of this event and will have to research it.
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good luck!
DeleteLove the vintage stripe dress with the wide belt. I wish that sale would make it's way to my area. I did do a little thrifting this weekend though.
ReplyDeleteCool! what did you get?
DeleteSay what NOW??? That is crazy great!! I love all of your finds. I can not believe it! Shout out to the real gullie thrifter in the box too! Please post photos of you wearing your finds soon.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
I know, right? I wish I could have gone all 3 days.
DeleteYes, Shon! With the right outfit and shoes, I'd dive right in!
DeleteVery awesome finds. There are some Goodwill Outlets in IN I was looking to try and get to but this sale was enough for now. I hope they have more. I should've went on Friday. Oh well. Those flats are in incredible condition!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I must check out the goodwill outlets. I've never been.
DeleteYou know I did...will post soon!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
DeleteAWESOME! Im in love with that blazer. You done good lady lol
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteYou have a gift. Seriously. I'm in love with everything you found!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel!
Deleteso i pretty much love everything!! especially that stripe blazer and skirt. GREAT finds!!
ReplyDelete~nic
www.nics-picks.com
Thanks Nic!
DeleteI must say you do get some HOT stuff.
ReplyDeleteOOOOH, I wished I lived near this thrift store. We don't have a store like that in the DC area.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your pieces. The stores in GA don't do this:( No by the bag or pound!
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