The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3740

Well, last night I wandered into a thrift store I had never noticed before.... was 99% filled with garbage... but I did find!

A Polo Ralph Lauren Chain-Knit Shawl collar cardigan :)  And it fits me just perfectly! 

Condition is quite amazing, even had the extra buttons still attached in the little baggy - I am not sure it was worn more than a couple times.  

Damn Nissan Dealer in Baltimore wants $950 to replace my cracked radiator. I looked up the part...and I can get a new one for about $55. Total bullshit.

Decided to have the car towed home (50+ miles). The cost is $235. No brainer.

Wanted to square up with the Dealer for the service of looking at my car to identify that I has a cracked radiator (which I told them when I dropped it off) - $62.50.

BUT they don't except credit card transactions over the phone. They told me the towing company would pay for the charge and then charge me. I called the towing company to verify. NOPE, they don't do that. SO, I had to leave work and drive 2 hours to pay the bill before they would release the car to the tow truck. Damn that was stupid. 

End Rant

I don't know if there is some sort of waiting period after signing up before you can use their services, so this may not work, but if you have to get a tow, it may be cheaper to sign up for AAA or something with membership being like $100-$150 and have them tow it. It'd be cheaper and you would have more tows in case of emergency. 

The car is already home now, but this was suggested by a co-worker yesterday. Looking into it. It seems like that might be the best option. The second best would be to purchase a tow truck. With 4 vehicles, I am soon becoming a platinum tow customer. Looking for a used tow truck at the thrifts today.

haha I know you were just worried about getting your car back home. While you're in there changing the radiator, may be a good time to replace the various radiator hoses. You can usually get coupons on stuff from advanced auto for like $30 of $75 or 15% off entire purchase or something. PM me if you need info on it.

Does anyone know if GW does any kind of central sourcing or do the donations collected end up at the store they're dropped off at? I seem  to find constant trash at some while others seem to always have a bit nicer selection.

Just curious