Yesterday after voting, I made a stop by the MIFA Store at 910 Vance. It’s one of the biggest thrift stores I have seen, with racks and racks of men’s and women’s clothes. Prices were very reasonable – I saw jeans for $3 and blazers for $2-3. I’d been told it’s a good place to shop for Hawaiian shirts, but the only one I saw ($2) was an XXL, too big for me. I’d also been told they have women’s tube tops, but I thought it would look kinda weird if I dug through the women’s clothing racks, so I’ll just have to take their word for it.
They had lots of other stuff besides clothes. They had several racks full of glassware. I saw two loveseats in good condition, one selling for $35 and the other for $40. They had several desks that were in excellent shape. In the back I saw a couple of sets of golf clubs.
They have a good selection of used books too. One book caught my eye, since I work for a non-profit that sanctions the card game bridge – it was a book by Charles Goren, who in his day was considered the foremost authority on the game as well as a father figure. He’s to bridge approximately what Doyle Brunson is to poker (except that Brunson is still alive and playing). I don’t play bridge myself so I didn’t buy the book, but someone who does ought to swing by the MIFA Store and grab it.
They also have an assortment of brand new sneakers, popular brands like New Balance, that were donated. They are selling these for $10.
They also have specials sometimes, advertised on a big board near the entrance. When I was there, the special was adult pants, buy one get one free.
College students looking to furnish a dorm room should definitely check this place out, as well as anyone else looking for some amazing deals. Hours are 7:30-4:00 Monday-Friday.