I know there are people out there who are opposed to shopping at places like Goodwill. There are some that view it as trashy, but lets face it, most of us are pinched for money. We can’t afford expensive clothing brands. Places like Goodwill sell clothing that is still in good condition for a fraction of the price you would pay for it at the actual store it came from.
For example, I LOVE Justice clothing. They have some of the cutest outfits and I could spent a mint shopping there for my daughter, but it’s too expensive. Just a shirt there can cost over $30. Now, if you have a child like mine who gets dirty super easy, spending that much on a shirt or any item of clothing is stupid. It’s a waste of money. I can get several shirts at Walmart for that price. That being said, if you can go to Goodwill and find a Justice top there, you’re going to pay WAY less.
Here’s an example.
The shirt in the picture below is from Justice. According to the official website for the Justice brand, similar shirts like the one below retail for $36.00. You know what I paid by buying the shirt at Goodwill? $1.99. Yes! That’s it. That’s a savings of $34.01. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s impressive. And yes, I did inspect the shirt to make sure there were no loose threads, tears or stains. It’s in perfect condition, so $1.99 for it was a deal too good to pass up. And if Mikala ruins it, I’m not going to cringe.
Another reason you should shop at Goodwill is because you can get an amazing deal on furniture. If you go to a store that’s near a nicer area, like the Goodwill in Portsmouth, you can find furniture that’s in mint condition for dirt cheap. Two years ago I was at that particular one with my parents and they had a couch there that had no marks, stains, tears, etc., for, I believe it was, $30. That’s insane. For me to buy a decent new couch, which I need, it would cost me at least $399. I’m a single mom of two. I can’t afford that, especially right now, so if I can go to Goodwill and find a new couch for that cheap, I’ll do it and I won’t think twice about it.
You can also purchases purses from Goodwill for very cheap. I got this genuine leather Docker purse for $4.00. The price tag was actually marked $7.99, which was still a great deal. When I cashed out, though, it was $4.00 and I was ecstatic.
What are some of the great deals you’ve gotten when shopping at Goodwill? Leave a comment below.