ONE MAN’S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TRASURE ( AND WOMEN )

If you have never visited one of the following, please raise your hand: Goodwill, Salvation Army Discount, Ebay, Poshmark. WOW, very hands went up.

In my small hometown when Spring had sprung, there was one thing happening besides Dogwoods and Azaleas blooming, you guessed it ” yard sales”. On a given Saturday the most fugual household would use gallons of gas searching for the the must have treasure without a clue what they were looking for. We are talking about items priced at one to two dollars. If the seller wanted fifty-cents for said item, it would be priced at one dollar. Thus it became the art of the deal. My major responsibility was chauffeuring my mom from yard sell to yard sell. I must admit it was more interesting being a people watcher than the chaos of being a purchaser.

Fast forward to 2022′. If you are a people person, may I suggest a visit to your local Goodwill Store. On a given day you will observe the free enterprise system up close and personal. Not only are the prices great, but the way the customers shop is mind blowing. In my frequent visits I have categorized the shoppers into three groups. First is the professional Goodwill shopper. They can go through a rack of clothes quicker than Popeye downs a can of Spinach. Second is the designer shopper. They can spot a Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, or Michael Kors with the same radar as the best bird dog freezing over a covey of quail.

Then there is the third shopper, yours truly. Over the years we have contributed greatly to the Goodwill Stores, so it is fun to check out the “stuff” that may be some one else’s treasure. On a recent visit I came across a great Foot Joy ( golfers will recognize the FJ brand ) golf shirt. After paying a whooping four dollars for my find, I rushed home to show my treasure to my better half. As I modeled the FJ laughter filled the room. Inquiring what was so humerous? My wife informed me ” You donated the FJ golf shirt four weeks ago.”

Be safe