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Several weeks ago, on an unseasonably warm winter afternoon in Chicago, I found myself in the second — or possibly third — thrift shop of the day.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

She found one for around $125, which is much lower than the price for a new bag, but considered it a bit expensive and is now looking for something else from a thrift shop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The defence in its opening statement claimed the case is like a "puzzle from a thrift shop" as it has pieces missing and there is not a complete picture.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

One day she shows up in a new Chanel suit, bought at a thrift shop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Second Time Around, see, is a thrift shop.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli




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