Thrift Store Encouragement

[Annah]

I love thrift shops. You can find all sorts of great stuff in them.
You can probably cut at least some of the time you're looking through the racks by knowing your size/measuring ahead of time. It won't always equal a perfect fit, but at least you'll be starting in the right area. I know skirt sizes are equal to one half of your waist measurement.

I do not give to the Salvation Army at all. Any organization that does not allow homeless LGBT people a shelter from the cold or the heat does not get a penny from me.

[Kevin Peña]

Everything I get on ebay is always about 75% cheaper than thrift stores.

That's good, but I don't have an account or means of payment (credit card, etc.), so I always ask my friend's dad to do the purchasing and I just give him the cash. Can't do that for what I seek. 

[Jillieann Rose]

I often go to Goodwill and shop there 99 cent color tag sale. Clothing with the color of the week is .99 cent.
Many times I have gotten clothing with new tags on them. I have bought Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, Eddie Bauer, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more at there 99 cent sales.
I understand that the Salvation Army has a similar sale.
Have fun shopping.
Jillieann

[Lorri Kat]

I do not give to the Salvation Army at all. Any organization that does not allow homeless LGBT people a shelter from the cold or the heat does not get a penny from me.

I did not know that.  Thanks for the info..  They can kiss my furry tail bye..  and their little bell ringers too. MerrrrRRRROOOOWWW!!   I would tell you they're mostly full of junk anyway the past year but that would seem spiteful 

Consignment stores will generally have better articles of clothing.. but their prices will be more then Goody's or Sally's.  Times are tight, your money is green and the bottom line is what they will see.  I've had clerks running around trying to find things if I ask.   Know your size and after a bit you'll  know how different styles and cuts fit you without having to try everthing on(shoes can be off a half size depending on maker so you will have to try them, unless you know how that makers sizes run)..  of course  some love to try things on.   I would rather keep prowling the racks.   

[JenSquid]

Personally, I would never buy video games on ebay because of DRM. 90% of all games have DRM now and the CD keys are usually good up to 5 times.

If you're buying newer games, yes, but for the kind of stuff I'm usually after, there isn't always an alternative to ebay. It's not like I can walk into any old store and pick up Sega Saturn games.
Speaking of video games and thrift shops, last year I found an Atari Lynx at a Goodwill for like $10. Works perfectly and everything. Needless to say, I was amazed.

I did not know that about the Salvation Army.

[Kevin Peña]

I did it! I bought 1 thing! Unfortunately, there were no examples of footwear that were my size... 

I did get a cute dress, though. I just need to figure out how to get a picture online... 

[JulieC.]

Good for you!  Can't wait to see the picture.  So now you know it's a little nerve racking but probably not as bad as you thought.  I shop at goodwill and ARC and while I have gotten some looks from customers never anything from the staff. 
I have to echo what Annah wrote about ebay.  If you ever get a credit card and it's ok to get things mailed to your house you can get some great buys on ebay.  I've gotten some incredible bargains there.

[Kevin Peña]

Actually, the staff member who helped me was so great! I was in the dressing room the entire time, and she brought me so many things. Most of them didn't fit, but that's more of my body's fault, not her's. The other cost $48! Thrift store, why?!

Anywho, I just checked e-bay, and I must say that I'll be shopping there soon. Such a cute selection, and for a monstrously great price!

[MadelineB]

I did it! I bought 1 thing! Unfortunately, there were no examples of footwear that were my size... 

I did get a cute dress, though. I just need to figure out how to get a picture online... 

Yay! You did it.

[Heather]

I did it! I bought 1 thing! Unfortunately, there were no examples of footwear that were my size... 

I did get a cute dress, though. I just need to figure out how to get a picture online... 

congratulations! It does get easier the more you do it. I don't even think about it anymore. I can't even remember the last time I bought men's clothes.

[Kevin Peña]

I got a friend to e-mail me the image, but I don't know how to upload it. 

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

I got a friend to e-mail me the image, but I don't know how to upload it. 

You will have to upload it to something like Photobucket and then copy it from there.

[Kevin Peña]

http://s1358.beta.photobucket.com/user/kpena4205/library/

password= fiberone

[MadelineB]

Cute!

[Kevin Peña]

Why must the cutest outfits always be so short?! A bit longer, and this would be perfect! I suppose I could always manage to wear something underneath... 

[Heather]

Why must the cutest outfits always be so short?! A bit longer, and this would be perfect! I suppose I could always manage to wear something underneath... 

Thats a little two short for my taste too. But I'm not really two big on dresses at the moment. I feel ridiculous wearing one maybe in the future once I see what hormones does to my muscle mass.But until then I'll keep wearing jeans.

[JenSquid]

I did it! I bought 1 thing! Unfortunately, there were no examples of footwear that were my size... 

I did get a cute dress, though. I just need to figure out how to get a picture online... 

Applauds!

I'll probably never be able to wear normal footwear. My feet are SO wide. 4~5E. I'd have to cut off an entire toe's worth of foot to fit in most shoes. It makes shoe shopping a real pain.

[Jillieann Rose]

Like your dress Diana P.
Good for you.
It will get easier shopping from now on.

For me the hardest shopping used to be bras, panties and other under things.
I will not buy any under things used. So I would get my courage up and go to Kmart or Walmart.
Then when the hormones kicked in and I was dressed I start going to Pennys and Sear too.
Now that I am full time it's just shopping for my needs but I still thrill at getting new things.

I bought some nice jeans for a $2 on eBay which list for over $20 but after paying for shipping and handling they cost me $12 bucks.
The only problem with online shopping is that you need to watch out for the shipping cost.

Way to go Diana.
Hugs,
Jillieann

[Kevin Peña]

Thanks!

Who can't you buy undergarments used? It's just like buying anything else used. 

[Heather]

Thanks!

Who can't you buy undergarments used? It's just like buying anything else used. 

But its underwear I understand saving money! But used underwear?