Thursday, April 3, 2008

Footnote

Friends and readers have been asking why I am sharing my favorite haunts with the world, and wondering if this will adversely effect my business.

The answer is that I really love what I do. For that reason, it is in my interest to make sure that my favorite thrift shops stay financially healthy. As of late, a number of my long time favorites have closed. I certainly do not want to see any other shops meet their fate. The more business these stores realize, the better for all thrifters.

I also say a little prayer for eBay each day- especially today, as I dragged home a few hundred dollars worth of soon to be eBay merchandise. The freedom of self-employment I currently enjoy is closely entwined with the health of eBay. Again, the more folks listing and buying, the better it is for the entire community.

Plus, I am completely confident that there is enough junk out there for everyone!

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About Me

I am a recovering lawyer, who has been working as a research librarian for the past 15 years, in both a private law firm, and law school setting. I have recently quit my day job to pursue my interests in junking for fortune & glory full time. I am equal parts informationist, and treasure hunter. I have been going to thrift shops and estate sales my ENTIRE life. My two interests are quite complimentary. I am an excellent "finder", whether it is digging for information in databases or the net, or searching for buried treasure in a thrift shop or attic. I hope to build this space into a meeting place for fellow thrift shop aficionados who are looking for a treasure map of sorts when traveling through the US.