I’m breaking my long hiatus to blog about the great experience I had shopping at Thrift Avenue today. Thrift Avenue supports PETS Inc., which happens to be where we got two of our cats. This is one of the best-organized thrift stores I’ve ever visited. The books are neatly organized in their own section, by …
Resale Review: Classy Sassy
After church last Sunday, a fellow choir member asked if I knew where she could find some nice plus-size dresses. I told her I knew just the place: Classy Sassy, a new consignment shop at 3096 Whiskey Road. I visited Classy Sassy during their grand opening a few weeks back. Although they were still working …
Resale Review: Upscale Resale
Today I visited Upscale Resale on University Parkway in Aiken. I had read about their children’s consignments and wanted to see what else they had. Turns out it was a good day to stop by as they are having a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale right now. I was pleasantly surprised. The store has a good selection of …
Resale Review: His House
His House was founded two decades ago by Reverend Garland O. Ramsey, who wanted to do more to help the needy than his church was doing at the time. After a short time operating the thrift store, he came up with what His House is best known for: all clothes are $1.00. He figured that …
Resale Review: Aiken Salvation Army
Having just moved to Aiken, I thought it was time to check out the local thrift and consignment stores. I began with the Salvation Army on Whiskey Road. After dropping off a load of tschochke the previous owners of our house left behind, I perused the store. Their clothing selection is average and a bit …