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posted by: cb (reply) post date: 08.16.04 (12:47 pm) Grrr! This thing just erased my entire post! Well, I'll try to remember what i was saying... Although I don't completely follow the grammar in this post, I do relate to its message. I, however, have a tough time getting past a) the gross smell and b) the gross people that frequent such businesses. Also, I have encountered a pitfall of thrift shopping. Some people (no names) develop a tendency to buy stuff they don't need just because it's cheap. Then they end up giving back the stuff they buy a year later after wearing it like once or twice. Ironic, but it is possible to be wasteful while getting a great bargain. posted by: Aro (reply) post date: 08.16.04 (3:27 pm) Actually, although thriftshopping may not "fuel the economy" the way buying a $300 pair of shoes would, most stores, including all three you mentioned, donate part of their profits to charity organizations. So you're giving back to the community when you buy from or donate to a thrift store. And I'd say if you buy something and then return it after one use, that's not exactly wasteful -- it would be much more wasteful to leave something hanging unused in your closet for years. Just think of it as renting clothes! posted by: cb (reply) post date: 08.16.04 (7:02 pm) I disagree, Aaron. It all depends, though. Some people are compulsive shoppers, and just because they get a good deal doesn't mean it is healthy for them to buy chlothes when they do it to try to raise their self esteem. posted by: SparklingSnow (reply) post date: 08.17.04 (6:36 pm) Reply to: cb You have some good points there, Chuck. i must say, though- that although venting and expressing are important things in this blog, it's no substitution for in-person communication. Make sure that this person you're referring to knows how you feel, in a caring way. I know that a lot of what people, including me, do is to feel good about themselves. Sometimes it involves buying things. I take some of the responsibility for my friends' happiness. Sometiems they just need encouragement. posted by: cb (reply) post date: 08.17.04 (6:53 pm) erin, i solemnly recant my beliefs on binge shopping. And i deeply regret my abuse of the function of this blog. Can you ever find it within your heart to forgive me? posted by: SparklingSnow (reply) post date: 08.17.04 (7:09 pm) Reply to: cb of course posted by: hope (reply) post date: 08.18.04 (9:04 am) You guys are all silly - all this about shopping! I think you all have valid points. I love to shop at thrift stores, but if the intent is still to buy to give yourself an emotional high by getting something new (er?) it is unhealthy. Being someone who does struggle with buying things I do not need it comes down to this . . . do you need it? I try to remember that God is fianancing me with His money - am I spending it wisely or will that shirt collect dust? Can I donate this money to a friend who needs $5 more than me? - formerly addicted shopper :) Thanks cb for challenging me in this area - love you |
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