Thrift Store Manager Finds $5k In Shirt And Returns It
Oliver Jolis is the manager of Pick Of The Litter Thrift Shop in Burlingame, California, where all their profits go to support injured and orphaned animals at the Peninsula Humane…
Oliver Jolis is the manager of Pick Of The Litter Thrift Shop in Burlingame, California, where all their profits go to support injured and orphaned animals at the Peninsula Humane Society.
According to SUNNY SKYZ, recently he was sorting through some clothing donations when he picked up a shirt with a bunch of cash tucked inside it. "Money just started falling out," Jolis recalls, "It kept falling and falling. I was like 'This is a decent amount of money here.'"
When Jolis counted all the money, it totalled up to $5-thousand. He could easily have kept the cash, but instead, he continued digging through the donation and uncovered some old car insurance paperwork with a woman’s name on it. With the help of his coworkers, they were able to track down the woman. After having her answer a few questions, they told her that they’d found her money.
The woman wished to stay anonymous, but she was grateful for the thrift store manager’s honesty. "He could have just put the money in his pocket and that was the end of the day and nobody would have known, but he didn't," the woman says, adding, "Whatever you do in this world comes back to you ten times, be it negativity or positivity, it comes back."
Wow! Lucky lady! So many people would have pocketed that cash. And if you're one of those who think "finders keepers" Did you know there is a perfect time to hit the thrift shop?
9 Stores To Check Out Around Charlotte If You Love Thrifting
Someone cue Macklemore from 2012, because we're talking about thrifting! Shopping secondhand is not only cheaper, but it's also sustainable. Plus, you can find some really unique treasures that can't really find in any other retail store.
Not that I really need to sell you on thrift shopping...if you've been before, you know the rush you get when you find that one thing calling your name. The new knick-knack will bring the whole room together. Or the statement piece you've been dreaming about for MONTHS! Whatever you're looking for when you go thrift shopping, you're bound to find something you didn't even know you needed.
I like to thrift shop a lot, and I especially like to go with my best friends. Because obviously, they know your style sometimes better than you do. And it's always nice to fall in love with something that your good friend picks out for you.
These are the 9 best stores around Charlotte for thrift shopping. A lot of them I've been to already, but some of them are at the top of my list to visit and try out! If there are any stores I left off the list, but you think deserve on this list, please let me know!! Seriously, I need thrifting advice as much as anyone. Email me where you go thrifting at lexi@kiss951.com.
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Hidden Treasures
Address: 4035 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Price Range: $$
What You Can Find: Clothes, furniture, vintage, antiques
The Rat's Nest
Address: 442 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Price Range: $$$
What You Can Find: Clothes and accessories mostly that are pricier, high quality vintage
Carolina Value Village
Address: Multiple locations.
4451 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
6300 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
2917 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
Price Range: $
What You Can Find: Leftover department store clothes, shoes, accessories, furniture, art, jewelry, kitchen/living housewares
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall
Address: 6424 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Price Range: $$
What You Can Find: Clothes, furniture, antiques, books, vinyls, movies, art, housewares
Goodwill
Address: Multiple locations.
5808 University Pointe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
6607 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Second Editions: Goodwill Outlet // 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Price Range: $
What You Can Find: Clothes, furniture, art, shoes, accessories, kitchen/housewares
Uptown Cheapskate
Address: 5033 South Blvd Ste E, Charlotte, NC 28217
Price Range: $$
What You Can Find: Clothes, shoes, accessories
Cvan’s Cool Used Stuff
Address: 543 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28027
Price Range: $
What You Can Find: Clothes, books, housewares
*Profits from this store go to providing shelter and support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Great Things
Address: 1914 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Price Range: $$
What You Can Find: Designer clothes, shoes, and accessories
*Profits from the store go to providing shelter and support for women experiencing homelessness.
Zab's Place
Address: 100 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
Price Range: $$
What You Can Find: Clothes, shoes, and accessories
