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How to Find Great Shoes at Charity Gift Shops

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3Many thrift shops carry barely worn shoes that are still very much in fashion. Some fashion mavens wear shoes only briefly during one season and then donate them in anticipation of new trends the following season. Great deals on slightly used shoes abound in thrift shops. Often you will also find brand new shoes with the tags still attached.
    Search thrift shops on a regular basis to find great bargains on upscale shoes. Many people donate shoes they have barely worn, or indeed with the tags still on, never worn. People want a tax deduction, so they donate goods, or they just bore of fashion quickly so they donate items out of their closet so they feel free to purchase the newest fashions.Check out well known thrift shops such as Memorial Sloan Hospital thrift shop at 1440 Third Avenue in New York City. This store often has designer shoes, including Chanel, at greatly discounted prices. Any trip to a major city is enhanced by visits to the local thrift shops to find bargains and make your shopping dollars provide help for charity as well.Get to know the store and head right for the shoe section when you arrive. Check it every time you visit and you will find great deals on shoes. Sometimes stores donate leftover merchandise to thrift shops; other times people donate the shoes they got as gifts and do not like. So one often finds brand new shoes at steep discount prices at thrift shops.Check out Salvation Army and Goodwill stores for shoes. Any church rummage sale or thrift shop often also provide great bargains on shoes. Save money by shopping at thrift shops; your wardrobe will be more extensive and your budget will be in better shape.
Shop thrift shops regularly to find bargains. 
November and December offer some of the best finds, because items are being donated for tax deductions.Stick to your budget when shopping for shoes. 
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