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| - My name is Beth F. and I have a problem. I admit it... I'm a thrift store junkie. If there is a bargain or freebie around I'll sniff it out. It's like I have an internal radar that blares loudly inside as I get closer to that specific sales item. Don't get me wrong though, I have a serious amount of self control most times too, unless Plato's Closet is having one of their bag sales. OMG.
I've been a pretty loyal patron of Plato's since I was in my early 20's. When they first opened their prices were AMAZING, and It was literally my go to spot. I could get a pair of jeans for $4, shoes for $3 and purses for even less. It really just depended on what they had in stock. Now it seems I'm looking at $10 to $12 per pair of jeans so my star ratings are starting to drop with their increasing prices.
I realize these are name brand jeans that cost way more new, but that's just it... these aren't new!! Someone has already had their butt in them prior to me. I can go to a real thrift store and spend half these prices. I know finding some of the product is a gamble, but again I'm a deal sniffer and I'll find them if they are there.
However, on bag day... it's a whole different story. They mark down half the store, and you get a bag for $10. You are allowed to fill the bag till it's overflowing with clothes shoes, you name it for only $10. WOW! Get there early on bag day or you'll miss out on all the cute deals, and be left with the scraps of semi style. Especially in this store because it's pretty small, and you may get ran over for the cute stuff.
I used to purchase clothes at the thrift stores and yard sales, ebay etc and bring them in to Plato's to make some cool cash, and then I'd turn around and buy new clothes from them with the money. Ah those were the days. Now it's hard to get them to take most of anything for a good price. I took them a ton of name brand stuff and a leather jacket, they offered me $15. UM. No thanks.... I'll sell it myself for more.
If you're looking for a specific type of outfit in a hurry, or a dress then I'd say go to Plato's Closet. If you have time to find what you're looking for, stick to the thrift stores and yard sales.
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