Happy Thursday, Thrift lovers!


If you weren’t aware, we have an ongoing contest here at Thrift Town called “What A Find”. Quarterly, we pick the best entries we receive from you, our customers, from a number of categories, and they win a gift card to our stores. Well, it’s that time again, and we’ve chosen our winners from the entries we’ve received. Without further ado, here’s a look at our winners!

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BEST COLLECTIBLE

Angela N from Arlington Texas

While shopping at Thrift Town in Arlington, TX, I came across a Gucci handbag mixed in with the other purses! What a score! It was in great condition, too. It was $6.99 but I used a $3 off $10 coupon for it and a nice lampshade and a sweatshirt.


I usually stop by the store once a week to see what new items have arrived.
I also like to re-purpose old furniture.

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BEST FASHION

Karen G from San Leandro

My daughter was having a week of different themes at her school and she needed a eighties outfit and a guys outfit. I lost my job in Nov. So I knew the place to go. We went to the San Leandro Thrift Town. First I found cute leg warmers at $1.99 and a New top with the store tags still on it for $7.99. I found heart tennis shoes for $1.99 and a tank Top for 99 cents. The last item were these blue jeans for $1.99.

Next was the guys outfit. We found a baseball cap with Flames on it for $3.99 ,T-shirt for $1.99 and boxers for 99 cents.


I was able to use my super shopper card so I received $10.00 off the total. I paid less than $15.00 for both outfits! Thrift Town saved the day and my wallet.

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BEST FURNITURE

Reshma R, from Dublin, CA

I was looking for a table which would gel well the ethnic look of the peacock feather collection I had. I was just not happy with anything I was getting in the stores. I decided to try out the Thrift store. I am a VIP member and a big fan of really great finds you come across here. As soon as I see this intricately carved table, I had to pick it up and my living room corner looks just great now. People have been asking me where I cud find such a unique table!

Store Location : Blacow Road, Fremont, CA
Cost: Only $24.99 Wow!!

 

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BEST DIY PROJECT

Jennifer G, from Manteca California

I purchased this adorable roll-top desk from a Thrift Shop. I paid only $19 for it (plus tax) and was amazed at the bargain. There were very few nicks and dings in the piece; the roll-top itself was in perfect condition. I used an electric sander to take the finish off of the areas I knew I wanted to stain.


{BEFORE}
I used some black paint I already had and purchased a small can of stain for $6.


{AFTER!}

All in all, I have roughly $25 invested in the desk. This piece turned out better than expected and now sits prominently in our living room. I am absolutely a Thrift Store convert.

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BEST SEASONAL FIND

Tami A, from Ione California


I believe I have created something special with second-hand items from the El Camino Thrift Town store in Sacramento, California. This is my long-haired guinea pig, Stella.

She is sitting in a small ceramic pot with a yellow duck on the front. She is surrounded by a bunny garland and she is wearing the bunny ears originally worn by a teddy bear. Total Thrift Town purchase cost: $2.00 (not including guinea pig!).

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Do you have a Great Find from Thrift Town or
did you create something special with secondhand items?
If so, you could win a $25 Thrift Town Gift Card!
Winners chosen January, April, July & October.

4 “BEST” PRIZE CATEGORIES!

  • Fashion Item
  • DIY/Craft
  • Furniture/Housewares
  • Collectibles
All entries MUST include your name, address, phone number, a short story about the item(s), the store location of the purchase, cost, and a photo. All entries may be used by Thrift Town for marketing purposes.

Send entries to: ashley@thrifttown.com

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Do you send us pics of your Thrift Town finds? You should!

This is an ongoing contest for us, so think about letting us know
the next time you’re excited with your Thrift Town finds.

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We LOVE your input! Feel free to leave a comment below,and tell us your story.
Add your unique finds & perspective to our Thrift Town Blog!

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