A little Thrifty venting session...

Okay. I've got to vent. Get this. I stopped at one of the THRIFT stores that I go to once in awhile. Sometimes things at this place are a little over priced. But sometimes I find things at great prices. It's hit or miss.

Like this:

And this:

Today I went and I saw this great entry table. It had all sorts of hideous painting on it, but it was gorgeous and I really wanted it. But, then I saw the tag. I wish I would have taken a picture for you all.

The tag. 

The price tag. 

It said $84.99. 

Seriously. OMG. There is absolutely no way I would spend that much at a second hand store on a tiny little table. Unless I knew it was in great shape AND was brought over on the Mayflower by Columbus himself.

So, because I was so annoyed with the variation in prices I talked to "The Guy". The guy in charge of pricing.

I asked him how he decides on prices and do you know what he told me? 

Do you want to know?

Unbelievable. 

He told me that it depends on the condition of the piece. Okay. I can deal with that. He told me it depends on how much furniture he has available. Umm...okay I can deal with that too.

Then.

He said he has people making deals on items and then when they drive around to pick it up they show up in a Mercedes. 

So? What's wrong with someone that drives a Mercedes trying to get a good deal? 

That's how they can drive a Mercedes!

Then. 

Then he said he prices some pieces higher because he has antique dealers coming in for pieces. 

Umm....what? So? 

So, the rest of us have to suffer because you don't want an antique dealer to get a good deal? 

Are you kidding me?

First of all. You are a THRIFT STORE. People drop off their unwanted items to help the community. The money that you make goes to help charity. And the items you sell....well, lots of those things go to people that NEED them. Single mothers and fathers, people who have nothing, people trying to furnish their house on a budget.

OMG.

I was fuming. Now I'm calm.

It's like he's playing 'God of All Things Thrifty'.

I drop things off at thrift stores to help others. If I wanted to I could sell the stuff myself and make some cash. But I don't. I'm also trying to pay it forward by donating items I no longer need. I don't want to go to a thrift store and see my item for sale for more than what I paid for it new.

There are a few things that make my blood boil. Eg...Tom talking about getting a full sized van. Car problems and what they charge to fix them. Car washes. (I know, weird). Lots of others too, but my brain is fogged and my blood is boiling over my new blood boiling thing - thrift stores that over charge. Boo. I'm angry.

Needless to say, I will not be going to that store any more. Just to spite them.

Is that too mean. Am I being harsh? Does anyone else feel this way? I've just taken a stand. On my blog. I'm the biggest fence rider I know. I just took a stand. Talk to me.....

What is the most expensive thing you've seen at a thrift store?