A reader in Arizona shared a few sentences and a picture of some of the steals she found on a recent shopping trip, along with the name of the store and her total bill.
She writes, “I’ve done some hunting for deals at thrift stores – there are three in my little town! I found an Ann Taylor Loft denim dress that I love for 50 cents. For some reason, it’s always fun to find a treasure.”
“My best find was the vintage red Carlo Fiori purse – it’s in great shape, too! And for 50 cents! I’ve used it already and it just feels so fun to carry it!”
Personally, my best thrift store find was a $15 green and white stripped dress made of super soft cotton. I wore it to the Frugal Festival and it is incredibly comfortable. I bought it at a high-end thrift store that specializes in dresses, hence the relatively high price. But it was totally worth it because I’ve already worn it a dozen times.
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. 
I learned from a friend about the amazing values to be found at the Salvation Army Family Store in Van Nuys on Sepulveda just south of Victory Blvd. When she and I went there, she found 4 shirt/jackets at a 2fer price, and 2 still had the original tags on them (Ann Taylor’s). She’s gotten incredible buys over time, and recommends going there at 9 a.m. on Fridays. However, the check-out clerk said that clothing stock is replenished at least twice a day.