With bins and bins lined up like this:
Each stacked high with clothes like this:
It is trying to find a needle in a haystack.
When new bins are brought out, you are not allowed to touch the new items until all the bins are in place. I do not know how this rule came about, but it is something that everyone knows (as everyone here seems to be a regular). The regulars are also known as "pickers" or "sellers." These are people who wait around all day in hopes of finding a vintage dress which they will resell for a much higher profit.
These are some sellers hovering over the new bins, waiting for the attack signal:
After nearly two hours (yes TWO HOURS!) I made away with a cartfull:
which you pay by the pound (1.39/lbs).
My total at the end of the day was 36 items for $30.30 which averages $0.84/item.
So why wouldn't I go back after making such a killing? Let's just say the sellers make the atmosphere a bit intense, and at times facing the mounds of clothing is both intimidating and disheartening. The overall feeling of chaos is simply not worth the cheap prices. If you plan on going, go with lots of energy and relatively low expectations. I did find an awesome leather skirt and a suede jacket, though.
p.s. bring one of these along for after!
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