And Goodwill is building like crazy around here. The are spending big bucks on the facilities, too, not just opening storefronts. Hard to compete with a company whose COGS is near zero.
Consignment stores are growing and parking lots are active around my area as well. I’ve been checking them first before buying new lately and have been quite surprised with the quality of the inventory. Paying a fraction of original cost is both rewarding and satisfying lately — I find I like the challenge of used first, new as seldom as possible/practical.