You may well be wondering why I go to Value Village so often, and that’s very reasonable. I’m on the hunt for vintage percale sheets. That is ALL. Well, ok, you never know when you really will find a treasure, I also look at hand knit sweaters and for yarn/crafting supplies. I’ve never found anything worth while, because the store is full of this type of win:
For real. It’s full length and yours for ONLY $12.99. It’s size 15 and I bet that it’s still there right now if you run quickly NOW.
But wait. There’s this:
Cute, eh? It’s short and made of poly-cotton knit. And it’s a mere $24.99. Srsly. A bally worn out dress that someone probably wore to bed or over their swimsuit for $24.99. Dresses at Winners-NEW DRESSES-average out at the same price. New, pretty dresses that are current styles. Or you could get this:
This dress not only has stains AND a pull in the fabric right on the front, not only has the seems literally coming apart with threads flapping in the wind, NOT only is 100% polyester, it’s also $24.99.
I actually flagged down an employee to ask her wtf is going on with these insane prices (and there were LOTS of dresses in this one size section with similar insane issues) and she waved me away, don’t bug me ask a manager. Which I did try to do but I was totally distracted by an incredible art collection. I was literally laughing my head off with a huge lineup of people right beside me, my phone out and taking pictures brazenly.
Sorry they’re blurry but I think you get the gist.
All by the same artist. But here’s my favourite:
Ho. Lee. Shit. Balls. Can you imagine that hanging in your house? Over your baby’s crib maybe? Oh. I love that painting so much. It belongs in the Museum of Bad Art. Maybe they all do?
Oh, and in case you’re wondering-because you ARE-how much to bring to buy an original painting?
Don’t worry, they accept all major credit cards there.
WHAT THE SHIT
last time I went to VV it must have been years ago. I was looking for jeans to cut into strips and knit with, so I went straight for the fatass section and picked up 3 pairs of size 40s for a TOTAL of $5. What the hell are they thinking?!
Well. I think part of the problem at this particular VV is that they haven’t got a production manager. I might be wrong, but they’ve had signs up hiring management for at least a month, and I suspect that the pricers are just being lazy. You really do get better ratings, as a pricer, for pricing things higher. Of course, if no one’s checking your work (which no one is at this location, there’s no way otherwise) it’s easy to get away with bad practices like this.
A sick part of me wants to apply for the job, get it and whip them into shape and then leave. I’m a weirdo that actually takes pride in their work.
You should print a load of “srsly?” stickers that you can stick next to any crazy prices.
Sophie, you are a genius. I’m on the case.
even if you gave me $39.99, I would NOT take the spooky painting home!!!
maybe the “artist” is one of the employees?
that is seriously crazy. I think the stickers are a good idea.
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The stickers are brilliant. Do it!
I totally agree with the whole sticker thing!
I say do it! :)
I’ll get Shannon to print a bunch,
“This price is insane”
“SRSLY?”
“Same price brand new at Winner’s”
“Check for crotch stains”
“Only slightly bally”
“Pit stains free”
“Smells mouldy”
“Wash before you wear”
Any further suggestions?
haha, brilliant!! :-)
a simple “WTF?” might come in handy
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