Thursday, May 27, 2010

Humana

Humana is a little like Salvation Army or Goodwill in the USA. Used clothing at a good price, the money goes to charity - in this case African aid. However, here in Estonia I am addicted to Humana more than I ever was to Goodwill back home. First of all, clothing in stores here is really expensive. Estonians like designer duds, and since they aren't the huge market that the US is, you have to pay a premium above the already high prices. Second, Humana has clothes donated from all over Europe (judging from the languages on the labels) so you find high quality interesting stuff. Third, the prices are pretty good 3 weeks out of the month. Not as good as Goodwill; here a men's shirt might be the equivalent of $15, in the USA at a charity store the same shirt would be $7. BUT, every month at Humana they clear out the old to make way for the new. First you get a day of -30%. Then a day of -50%. Then days where nothing costs over 50 kroon (about $4,50), on down to 10 kroon (90 cents). $400 Norwegian Goretex shell - $4; $200 official Audi jacket - $2; designer jeans - $2, and so on.

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