I have had found Goodwills to be a fun and inexpensive source for all kinds of unusual items. There are a lot of things I wouldn't buy at Goodwill or any other thrift store. The prices range from reasonable to incredible. Since their inventory continuously changes, the shopping experience does as well. I'll agree that an awful lot of the stuff in the store is not in pristine condition - but that is the adventure. There are treasures to be found. The funny thing is that you can't go in there looking for a particular thing... they probably won't have it. But go in there with an open mind and adventurous spirit and you may just come out with an armload of stuff you never even knew you wanted - and for cheap! I personally find the book section to be consistently rewarding. And don't miss the online auction site called shopgoodwill for some really neat stuff as well.
Pros: The two V's - variety and value
Cons: You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince.
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