In my (as yet unpublished novel) Thrift Store Daze, one character chastises another about a dress for sale at the (fictional) Beachcombers Thrift Store: “You can’t wear that! You don’t know where it’s been!”

Maybe you enjoy stalking that perfect something at your local thrift store. And maybe a person or two has made insinuating remarks about your choice of shops.  If so, your troubles are over because Serena, at Thrift Diving Blog, has just the snappy answers you need.

• Warning: I recommend this post for entertainment purposes only. Use in your real life — on your real family and friends — at your own risk!