comment: >
  
  They have the same opportunity as you to buy these things.
context: You want to talk about exploitative? Did you know that a lot of thrift stores that take 'donations' aren't even non-profits? Your rage is misplaced. >
  
  I think that is Goodwill, looking at several sources the Salvation Army has operating costs of about 15-20 percent, which is pretty decent for most charities. >
  
  Only a small portion of stuff at the thrift store gets purchased and most goes to the landfill. There is plenty at the thrift store for everyone >
  
  There are plenty of ugly things and a few good stuff. resellers strip the stores from anything that could sell and would be worn and loved ,likely by people who are not that fortunate. Then the resellers mark up the prices and the clothing is no longer reachable to poor people.