Haven't been to SA in a while. Last time I was there it was mostly over-priced junk. I've seem items with the original store tag, and an SA tag right beside it, higher than the original! Those items don't sell, naturally.
My local store used to have color-coded tags too, and depending on the color you would get half off the item. They don't do that anymore. You have to really scour the racks and shelves for bargains now.
DH and I recently cleaned out his grandmothers house, and took a truckload of stuff to the SA. Bureaus, tables, chairs, mirrors, beds, a neat old typing table, old but quality stuff. They refused the furniture but took the housewares and clothing. They said old furniture doesn't sell.
Lol, the store is full of really crappy "modern" fake wood furniture. Go figure.
We have 2 local sites that take auction items on consignment. They are back logged several months, and unless it's a big money maker for them, they won't take anything right now. Ironically, I've recognized some of the items they list--and know they found it by the side of the road on trash day
We ended up giving some stuff to a shelter, and some to an elderly facility for the less well off residents to use. They were extremely happy to get it too!
.The TS still have some good finds but you really have to take the time to look for them. I have a great tome hunting and you never know when you'll find that "treasure"!
