It doesn't have the same quality of used goods that my favorite shop does and many items are chipped, seriously marred or broken, but occasionally I find something that I can use or is inspirational. One of my favorite purchases here was a pair of metal Globe Werneke bookcases. Other purchases have included a mental clothes cabinet, a second-story escape ladder, bureaus, bowling balls (future mosaic project), swing-arm lamp, toy box (for my dog's toys), books (primarily juvenile and pop-up), bulletin board, pots for plants, baskets, to name a few. What I like about thrift shops is the element of surprise, the feeling that one is on a treasure hunt and I am amazed at how many times I find things on my search list. Thrift shops are not only a boon to people on limited budgets but support my desire to recycle and conserve.
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