Steve sez: "Almost every "thrift" shop I have been in recently, even religious charities
are very aware of ebay. . . ."

We've got a small shop nearby that sells used, reconditioned, and surplus tooling. The place is run
by an ex-machinist from an electronics manufacturer. He has some some good stuff and some
not-so-good. Caveat emptor. Bargains are hard to find there. He seems to "price" near retail,
referencing catalogs from major suppliers. The convenience factor and no shipping costs offset his
near-retail prices.

Bob Swinney
"Steve B" wrote in message ...

"Wes" wrote in message
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"Robert Swinney" wrote:

You're lucky Snag. It's become pretty hard to score a bargain in a pawn
shop anymore; esp. since
the pawnbrokers discovered ebay.


I believe even Goodwill has found the internet.

Wes

And those items that they receive, they cull for
the "home runs" for ebay sale. Those people got smart, and when you have
valuables donated, you don't put them out for a quarter. Any more, I should
say. I am not amazed at the level of knowledge and sophistication of the
managers of these thrift outlets. Lots of good deals to be had, just
nothing that's worth a lot for a cheap price any more.

Steve