I’ve been to a bunch of St. Vincent thrift stores, in a bunch of different states. And it is really difficult to find a straightforward list of stores, because it seems that someone can open a thrift store as sort of a franchisee. If you check the national St. Vincent website, you will find a […]
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Findlay Fiasco
On the way out to McComb, I made an array of stops at some old haunts and some new ones as well. A year ago I had stopped at a Goodwill in Waseon OH (I swore it was a Salvation Army which led to great confusion on my part in attempting to retrace my steps. […]
Last year on my day trip to Tampa I hit a local (and excellent) record store. I was pleased to find that there was a thrift store within walking distance and when I called they confirmed the presence of vinyl. I walked north on Florida Ave. from downtown and watched things get progressively more dicey […]
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Run Through MN
Started off at the Goodwill in Eagan MN. I got into town a few hours before my colleague so I grabbed the rental car we were sharing and headed over. I instantly hit it big with some polka platters and even some barbershop! As I have done more than once, when I start seeing a […]
I come in here pretty regularly but I don’t blog about it often. Seems like I’ve had worse luck here than at other St. V’s I’ve been to only one time. I did pull a Tappan Zee LP out of here not too long ago….and today, and Eng comp – really the last one I […]
As I did last week when I found myself in the same neck of the woods, I figured I’d hit a single GR thrift store before I headed to K-Zoo. So I busted out the trusty Google Maps to figure out what was closest or most convienent – I’ve essentially been to them all already. […]
I’ve torn up Grand Rapids a number of times as I’ve made many trips there over the years. I was headed up yet again and had some serious problems finding a hotel (I must admit, I am particular with where I will stay) so I booked in Kalamazoo instead. I was due to complete my […]
Made a run up to Waukegan and found time to snoop around. Last time I was in the vicinity, I headed towards the north shore and came away with a quite a haul. This time I headed over to Gurnee and Community Thrift Store. The place was huge and it was packed with people, even […]
Been a while since I strolled through – they actually got a record bin a while back after originally using a crappy bookshelf. Now, they have also added the backdrop which they can fill with records for display a la Pink Elephant. (I wouldn’t mind having that U2 vinyl). I have long held off on […]
Made a stop for lunch in Morris Illinois on my way to Kewanee another 90 minutes down the road. After some Swedish meatballs at R’ Place, we quickly made a jaunt over to St. Vincent’s and Goodwill to hunt for some treasures. St. V’s was up first…I don’t think I’ve ever seen a collection of […]