Confessions of a Shopaholic
OK, OK, they say that the first step in recovery is to admit that you have a problem. So I admit it. I’m a shopaholic. I have way more clothes and shoes than any sane person needs. I suffer from the delusion that the perfect sweater or just the right pair of shoes will complete my life and transform me into a swan. In rare moments of rational thought, I know that this cannot be true; I realize that a new dress will simply add to the overcrowded condition of my closet. But still my delusion persists and I continue in my quest for the perfect outfit.
But I’ve discovered a way to both indulge my acquisitional addiction and keep out of debtor’s prison. The answer is Bridgepointe Goodwill. The Goodwill stores in Jeffersonville, Clarksville, New Albany and Floyd Knobs are my lifeline. I’ve been shopping at these stores for several years and I’d estimate that I’ve probably bought 95% of my wardrobe there. I’ve been able to find amazing deals, like the 100% cashmere sweater for $3.95. Like the wool winter coat for $1.00. When I needed a sparkly dress to wear for a special event, I found one at Goodwill for $5.95. And I found dressy shoes to wear with it for $3.95. I’ve found terrific items for my house at Goodwill, too, like the floor sample coffee table for $37.50 and the bench for $25.00 (selling for $125 and $100 new at Target). Like the 2-cup coffeemaker I got for $5. I’ve bought video cassettes there for $1, watched them, and then donated them back – it’s cheaper than going to the video store.
Bridgepointe Goodwill stores have a “color of the week” that can save you even more money. Each of their clothing items is tagged with a colored plastic barb. If you choose an item that has a red barb and the color of the week is red, you can buy that item for $1, regardless of what the regular price is. If you’re age 55 or over and shop on Wednesdays, you can receive a 15% discount. You can also ask for a preferred customer card. For each $10 you spend, you get a stamp on your card. When your card has been stamped 10 times, you can turn in your filled card to receive $10 off your next purchase.
When you shop at the Bridgepointe Goodwill stores, everyone wins. You find terrific bargains. Perfectly good items that might have ended up in a landfill are used and enjoyed instead. Bridgepoint Services generates revenue for their many programs that assist children and adults in acquiring the skills they need to live independently. And when you donate your useful but unwanted clothing and household items to Bridgepointe Goodwill, you get stuff that you’re no longer using out of your house and get an income tax deduction besides. It’s a sweet deal all around.
Bridgepointe Goodwill is one of the many nonprofit health and human service agencies that’s supported by Metro United Way. So you can feel great about indulging your shopping addiction…you just have to know where to shop!
Hi,
I would like to invite you to another community thrift store.
Hosparus Thrift Store at 610 Spring Street in New Albany. The profits do go to help clients of Hosparus. We are very small but put out the “BEST OF THE BEST” .