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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Thrift stores thrive in down economy

Georgia's dipping economy is good news for some of the state's thrift shops. The Salvation Army store in Dublin, reports it has had a 50 percent jump in sales. Store operator Gary Spivey says they're also attracting a new class of customer. He says the upscale cars in their parking lot show it's not just the working poor and teens looking for retro-styles who are shopping there.

(Associated Press)

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