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Designer items Found in Remote Places




I remember the first time going to a Goodwill Retail Outlet. I was extremely overwhelmed. Seeing all those people grabbing for clothing items, the rows and rows of bins, and just wondering if  anything good can come from spending time searching through piles of what appears to be rubbish. Lo and behold I came across a Louis Vuitton belt that was extremely damaged, (yes it was authentic). I first noticed the buckle from a glance and  thought, " That's a shame, I can't do anything with that. So I overlooked it and continued on my searching adventure. I did end up leaving the store that day with some great finds, but once I got home my mind kept going back to that old tattered Louis belt I overlooked. As a matter of fact, every time I go back to the outlet, I think about that trip and what I overlooked. 

Now you might ask , "What's the big deal? The belt was damaged. Actually the strap was but the buckle was not. The belt buckle could have been removed, and replaced with another strap. I don't know what I was thinking at the time. Maybe being at the outlet for the first time and seeing how overwhelming it was caused a confused state of mind. That was a lesson well learned. Since then I've found other beautiful items as well as belt buckles. I even found an authentic Gucci, belt in great condition. 

 When shopping your favorite thrift, vintage or random second hand stores, be optimistic about finding items you assume may not be there. Unsold items from estate and garage sales eventually  end up at second hand stores. Also while looking in those remote places consider slightly damaged items (especially designer) that can be turned into DIY projects if you are gifted in that area or maybe sending them to a cobbler, or tailor for repair. Besides you still may not have spent as much paying the normal retail price. 

 So happy hunting because designer items can be found at the most remote places.
Designer items found in remote places



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  1. LATIFA SLIPPERSSeptember 20, 2019 at 7:03 AM

    i saw on poshmark a travel slipper. can you post here and give us more details and if it can be used by a lady. thanks

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