My Goodwill Find!

[Lucille1963]

That is nasty. You mind as well buy used underwear there too. I would spend a little bit more money just to know that it is clean.

If you think that buying something from a department store or boutique guarantees that no ones bits have ever touched it you're fooling yourself.

 

[mommaU4]

Besides, people try on bathing suits at store prior to buying them, yes there is a tiny strip and they tell you to leave your underwear on while trying on bathing suits but do you know how many don't follow that rule? I do follow that rule but many do not and that's why I wash my new bathing suits (and yes underwear) in HOT water prior to wearing them.......

Those little strips are a joke. Half the time they've been ripped off or are falling off. And, while I make sure my kids and I keep our underwear on when trying on a swim suit, I agree with you that there is absolutely no guarantee that others do the same.

If you think that buying something from a department store or boutique guarantees that no ones bits have ever touched it you're fooling yourself.

I think when it comes to shopping at second hand stores it pays to know your prices. For example, I can sometimes get a better deal at Kohls if an item is on clearance and I have an extra 30% off coupon. I've also scored kids clothing on clearance at JCPenney in the past (before their silly new pricing plan) for $2! So, personally, I wouldn't exclude shopping at a thrift store for sanitary reasons, but I'd make sure to know what items should sell for.