You're preaching to the choir - I am a thrifting professional. I find thrifting to be exhilarating, especially when you walk away with something that is brand name, almost new, and less than 5 bucks. Feels like theft almost, haha. You're right about Clearance too -- I can nab a pair of Lucky Brand jeans from Clearance for as low as 15 bucks when they have their "40% off clearance" promotional events. Hahaha, I am such a cheapskate.