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?
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$5. FIVE DOLLARS!!! I am officially jealous!
*goes to search for a by the pond sale in my area*
OMG Im googling pound sales in my area! I just had thrity heartattack! LOVE this!
That 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.
The best deal I have found in the L.A. area is $1 Sundays at Jetrag. Every piece is $1.
Wow looks like you made out with some great items. I've never
heard of this event and will have to research it.
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Love 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.
Say 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.
Have fun!
Very 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!
You know I did...will post soon!
AWESOME! Im in love with that blazer. You done good lady lol
You have a gift. Seriously. I'm in love with everything you found!
$5!!!!!!! *cartwheels*
ATL is a thrift mecca. they must!
Good luck!
This sale was as is/clearance merch. I found there to be lots of stuff in great condition.
Chicago needs an everything $1 sale. That's a deal.
good luck!
Cool! what did you get?
I know, right? I wish I could have gone all 3 days.
Thanks! I must check out the goodwill outlets. I've never been.
Awesome!
Thanks!
Thanks Rachel!
so i pretty much love everything!! especially that stripe blazer and skirt. GREAT finds!!
~nic
www.nics-picks.com
Thanks Nic!
I must say you do get some HOT stuff.
OOOOH, I wished I lived near this thrift store. We don't have a store like that in the DC area.
I love all of your pieces. The stores in GA don't do this:( No by the bag or pound!
Yes, Shon! With the right outfit and shoes, I'd dive right in!
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