I've been wanting to go to Superior Thrift ever since I heard from a reliable source (my mother) that it's the best thrift store in Stockton. I recall when I was younger, snobbier, and more afraid of driving downtown that I went to Superior Thrift and didn't see what was so great about it.
Today I am eating those words, getting indigestion and regretting them immensely. Superior Thrift is nothing short of superior. My receipt is proof of that.
Coincidentally, I went on a day where they had a 20 percent off Student Discount promotion, which only made my impulse buys even more impulsive. I'm pretty sure I went home with a bag full of things I didn't even try on and just grabbed off the rack and purchased without realizing until I left with 20 dollars less than I came in with.
I went to Superior Thrift with a couple friends, fellow bargain hunters who were as mystified and curious by the store with such a famous reputation. We browsed the aisles for an hour or so, completely amazed by how much there was. Veterans of thrift shopping probably laughed to see our wide-eyed looks of amazement, like kids who walked into the world's largest toy store.
Here are a few of my favorite finds..
If you recall from my post about Crossroads, I have a love/hate relationship with blazers. On one hand they're fancy and professional, and I cannot hate an article of clothing that, on its own, can make you look smarter, but on the other hand they make me look a like a man. I'm not sure if it's my body proportions or the enormous shoulders. But in any case, I came across this beautiful, dark green tweed blazer. And it actually fits me!
Not sure on how practical it is when Stockton's weather fluctuates like a person with moodswings, but at $5.99 how could I not buy it?
The white top with the bow ($3.99) is much more adorable than the yellowed tint of my bedroom and my poor photography skills make it out to be. Underneath that is a stretchy, grey coat ($2.99) and next to it, a 100% silk shirt ($1.99).
Finding this book was a much bigger success for me than anything else because I have to read this for a class. And lo and behold, there it was, and at $1.49! I admit I may have done a little victory dance when I found it. That's one less book I have to spend money on and go broke for!
Also, the first image is of another book I found (98 cents). Douglas Coupland has been a favorite author of mine, and I've read quite a few of his books, but not this one! I can't wait to delve into another of his awkwardly hilarious but strangely reassuring and hopeful novels.
I hope this post will encourage you to visit Superior Thrift. If not from pure curiosity, then at least for the books. Please comment below with stories of your experience there, or from any other thrift stores.
What are some authors whose books you will buy immediately?
Do you find yourself buying more things than you need simply because they're cheap?
And more for my benefit: why do silk shirts have to be dry cleaned?
Stay tuned for next week's review and story!
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