Antique stores becoming thrift shops in growing communities

Sign in front of Park Avenue Thrift Outlet in Woodstock, Ga.

"Soon you won't be able to get rid of any of your 'stuff' you've paid so much for because it won't be worth anything," said one of my lifelong friends about liquidating assets.

Let's face it: many of us have too much money invested in clothes, shoes, purses, and household accessories. Some of these items are selling cheap at second hand stores.

"Yes, a quarter is a good price," said a shopper who passed by me outside the store which used to be an antique mall. 

Choosing the right day of the week to shop can save you money.

My prediction - brick and mortar stores will soon go out of business because they will not be able to compete with thrift store prices. Some items at these stores still have the tags on them and may be donations from Macy's or J. C. Penney's.

I went to Saks in Atlanta's Phipps Plaza, and the whole basement floor is filled with clothes marked 70% off which is still expensive. Wonder where those clothes will end up?

After working in retail myself, I've seen how expensive clothes are folded on the floor and how many people try on clothes.  I also witnessed a contestant on the Jeopardy game show who was dressed to the 9s. He told the host that he bought all his clothes at Goodwill!

This store used to be an antique mall.

Even well to do shoppers are finding bargains with designer labels at thrift stores. Go figure. Even Neely Fuller said fashion is not important; only cleanliness matters!