Shopping sprees for the overly frugal

I went shopping today.  I hate shopping.  I live 80 miles from the nearest Walmart (let alone fancier stores).  I bought an entire wardrobe for less than $20, did not leave town, and had a ball.  What is my secret?  Find a good thrift store.  Now there are thrift stores and there are thrift stores.  Many have poor selection or poor quality merchandise, most charge far too much (prices can be close to new in some locales), and some are downright scary.  My favorites so far, here in this outpost on the edge of forever and back home in 'Siberia,' have a good selection that changes often, insanely low prices, and very decent quality.  What is the secret?  Charity, goodwill, and community spirit I suppose.  Both take donations from community members (and thus can keep their prices reasonable), are staffed by volunteers (again, keeps prices low), and all proceeds go towards a good cause (which means your money buys both a bargain and something more).  Of course, it takes a whole community cooperating to keep one of these stores going.  They need donations and volunteers to run smoothly, but as our community pride depends in part on the success of this venture, everyone pitches in and everyone benefits.  If you have such a thing in your community, think about volunteering or donating your good quality but unused items.  It sure beats having a garage sale!