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Old 01-12-2009, 09:58 PM   #85
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Originally Posted by welfare View Post
as i'd stated prior, one of the many reasons i choose to shop at thrift stores is originality. what i can find there are true one of a kind items. though i can't blame you for the preconceived notion that they'd look like something from a wal-mart because i'll be honest, most of the clothes there do. a lot of the times, i won't find anything. it takes patience and a keen eye. i've been on both sides of the spectrum and can honestly say that i don't feel i've sacrificed anything at all .in fact, it's more likely that i've achieved a level of creativity that i probably wouldn't have shopping at high end boutiques. ive found what meets all my needs. if you can say the same, then i'm more than happy for you.
1) You've sacrificed your time.
2) You can only go so long playing off the "vintage" look
3) Look around at who else shops at thrift stores...how much of your lifestyle overlaps with theirs?
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