Okay, so here's the recap for Athens, OH in terms of thrift store quality.
For being a smaller Goodwill store and being somewhat expensive...
Goodwill: 2 out of 5
For a small yet eclectic college experience without the dirt and grime of a real thrift store...
Athens Underground: 1 out of 5 (thrift store rating)
For being a combined standard thrift store experience...
Columbus Rd thrifting experience (including New-To-You Thrift Shoppe and Re Use Thrift Store) 3 out of 5
Athens thrift stores combined score: 2 out of 5
I feel a little nice giving Athens a 2. In reality, Athens has an awful collection compared to larger cities. In all fairness, it makes sense that the amount of collection is correlated with how big a city is. If you do want a good thrift store experience, go to a city. The closest and best would probably be Columbus.
For the visual learners, here's some Athens thrift store pics.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Hey Josh --
ReplyDeleteGood summation! As an avid fan of thrifting, the Athens experience is a unique one. I'm always thrilled to go, but often disappointed. However, I do find that when I find something great, it's REALLY great. ReUse seems to be best for these unexpected treasures.
Also really like what you've got to say about Athens Underground -- I shop there, but never with the intention of "thrifting," per se. More to buy stockings and slightly overpriced jewelry!
-- Jen