(Poll) How many times???

Pycroft
Pycroft Posts: 1,960
edited January 2010 in The Clubhouse
I went into a thrift store for the first time yesterday morning, and couldn't believe how many people were there. I keep hearing about Thrift store finds, etc. How many times a week (On average) do you frequent yoru local thrift store???

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2010
    I do like going, you never know what you will find.
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited January 2010
    i go rarely. after seeing some of the things that people here have found, i think i will start going a little more. I have never seen anything even close to the things people here find.

    Maybe i will get lucky soon. lol
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    I've been maybe 4 times in my entire life, but everytime I go they don't have anything worth buying.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited January 2010
    Leroy - Maybe that's because people who go every day buy the good stuff....not even sure...how often to they get new stuff? Is it usually all put out Saturday morning, or every day, something may jump out there?
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  • PonMan
    PonMan Posts: 12
    edited January 2010
    I found my pair of SDA2B's, a pair of rear channel bi directional polks for the rear and a Polk Audio Center channel with Lovan stands for the rear and a Lovan equipment Rack ($600 value) for the whole big whopping price of $30.00 at a thrift shop last summer. I pick up many great CD's and ocassionally Lps among other things there too. Sometimes the picking in Thrift Shops are better than Pawn Shops.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2010
    I don't think I have ever been to one.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited January 2010
    been to several in my area including one in NYC....not really much except alot of clothing and people...
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited January 2010
    I dont bother anymore. Ever since the explosion of ebay etc.. I hardly ever found anything that was worth it. When you try and bargin you get the "I know what these go for online"

    Not worth it IMO

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited January 2010
    Pauly wrote: »
    I dont bother anymore. Ever since the explosion of ebay etc.. I hardly ever found anything that was worth it. When you try and bargin you get the "I know what these go for online"

    Not worth it IMO

    Pauly

    I'll agree to that. Our local goodwill bought a comuter and got service to check things out after a friend scored 2200.00 in Pioneer Elite stereo gear..42.00,
    A 3300.00 chair for 100.00 and Kef Q90's for 47.00. This store is now the highest grossing Goodwill in the South East. If it's worth 300.00 you can bet the starting price will be 150.00. Every once in-a-while something will slip through.;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2010
    You guys pay way too much for your stuff.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited January 2010
    Regarding times, I asked at my Goodwill, and they said they usually bring out the "new" stuff for the day around 3-4pm. Good to know for the 'hot off the presses items' that go fast.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    I need to start looking more... there's 3 within a 10 minute drive of my place, and probably 5 pawn shops.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2010
    Every time I see this thread in the "new posts" list, I get Zeppelin's "How Many More Times" in my head.

    Not that that's a bad thing, just sayin'.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2010
    George Grand wrote: »
    You guys pay way too much for your stuff.
    ;)

    No way, I get my stuff at The Jersey Grand's Thrift Store at rock bottom prices :D:cool:

    I've only been to a Thrift store once in recent times, and although I didn't find anything to buy, I was dangerously close to buying a lot of junk I really didn't need. I was "this" close to buying an antique Singer Sewing machine and table in bad need of restoration ($25)--That's when I got the heck out of there before I got in trouble with the wife.
    If I'm going to get in trouble its going to be for audio. At least she knows I'm out of control in that area. ;)
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2010
    Most of the GW employees have a department that they are responsible for and have sales budgets. Knowing their specific schedules can go a long way toward successful hunting. Estate and Yard sales are where it's easier to negotiate prices.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited January 2010
    Do they have listings of estate sales online somewhere? I've never been to one, and don't know how it works.
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2010
    Not sure what a thrift store is...
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2010
    What's a thrift store...a pawn shop?
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2010
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Do they have listings of estate sales online somewhere? I've never been to one, and don't know how it works.

    Old fashioned gumshoe work helps. Check yellow pages for auctioneers/auction and give them a call. Get on their mailing list, etc. Many still use newpaper want ads.
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  • wz2p7j
    wz2p7j Posts: 840
    edited January 2010
    What's a "thrift store?" :o:o

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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited January 2010
    I went to our local Goodwill store once when it first opened. It smelled bad and I left.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited January 2010
    I guess I'm between the "Not enough to post" and "What's a thrift store" in that I might get to one once a year. I'm now realizing that this is where the real bargains live and I'm going to start going often.

    I need to find a big honkin' high quality 150 WPC or better tube amp hidden under some dust so I can get one of those "worth $2,000 but paid $50" deals!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2010
    Snobs...

    I buy LOTS of stuff at thrifts....

    LP's...about 90% of mine come from thrifts....in the most couple months I've pulled about 100 minty RCA Living Stereos and other assorted treasures out of one particular honey hole....

    Like anything else, it's hit or miss....LOTS of crap to sift through.

    I also buy books at thrifts as well as a lot of clothes. I go through a LOT of shorts polo shirts.....I go to the thrifts in the better neighborhoods and score a lot of casual wear.

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2010
    TroyD wrote: »
    Snobs...

    I buy LOTS of stuff at thrifts....

    LP's...about 90% of mine come from thrifts....in the most couple months I've pulled about 100 minty RCA Living Stereos and other assorted treasures out of one particular honey hole....

    Like anything else, it's hit or miss....LOTS of crap to sift through.

    I also buy books at thrifts as well as a lot of clothes. I go through a LOT of shorts polo shirts.....I go to the thrifts in the better neighborhoods and score a lot of casual wear.
    BDT

    Unfortunately in these hard financial times, clothes are all I've been able to purchase at thrift stores. I might add that I got some really nice suits, jeans, shirts and my wife has purchased shoes (PU) at the thrift shops. I just make sure I get them cleaned thoroughly before wearing. Who knows what **** has been in those pants or armpits have been in those shirts.:eek::D
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited January 2010
    Try to go at least once a week... and when i do i make the rounds -- 3 or 4 thrift stores in a 10 mile radius

    I get most of my vinyl albums there
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2010
    I try to make the rounds quarterly.
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited January 2010
    Just came back from the Salvation Army and Goodwill; was looking for vintage gear, since I find myself getting more and more interested in vintage amps, particularly old Sansui's. Anyways, I came across a pair of Polk S6's for $15. Thought about it, realized I didn't need it and left it. Glad I did, since out of curiosity I looked em up and apparently they aren't that great. Thrift stores (and of course CL) have some great deals though if you look. These places got me into hifi; found my first pair of "real" speakers, Klipsch SF-1's, in new condition for $90.
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