My $12 thrift store coat taught me more than any finance app

Riley Martin · 2026-03-18T12:30:06.461143+00:00

Found it in Chicago last winter when my old one ripped, and now I check secondhand before buying anything new. Anyone else have a cheap find that changed their spending habits?

the_miles6mo ago

My last thrift store jacket fell apart after two months.

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the_miles6mo ago

That's why checking the seams is key before you buy.

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grant.susan6mo ago

My 1990s wool coat still has its original union label inside the collar.

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