Columbia sales, discounts and consignment dates: February 17-23

With daffodil in full bloom, thrifty shoppers can take advantage of some of the best clearance sales of the year to plan new spring wardrobes. In most stores there are final savings of 75-80% off, and more. Selections and size ranges are becoming somewhat limited, but there are still plenty of good deals to be found. As soon as department store clearance racks begin to empty, more items seem to be marked down to fill them.

Stores are filled with new spring looks, featuring bright new colors, trendy stripes and prints, redesigned blazers, and most-wanted colored denim. Many stores are already reducing prices on new spring apparel and accessories, rather than waiting until later in the season. This is good news for frugal fashionistas!

Each day of the week offers discounts to a specific group in Columbia, and many plan their shopping around these savings.

Below is a list of many of the sales, specials and consignment dates this week in Columbia. Please click on the links for further information, store hours, locations and coupons. You’ll want to mark your calendars and save as you plan your shopping and consignment for the week ahead.

  • Saturday, February 23
  • ‘Drop and run’ consignments will be accepted at Roundabouts Consignments from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only
  • Suits are ½ price at Full Circle Charity Thrift

Note: Roundabouts Consignments is currently accepting spring apparel and accessories. Everything should be less than two years old and in excellent condition. Clothing must be brought in cleaned, pressed and on hangers. If you need hangers, you can pick some up for free at Roundabouts Consignments. In March they will begin accepting tanks and more summery pieces.

As always, maximize your style and minimize your spending~

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, Columbia Thrifty Fashion Examiner

Sharon Steimle and her husband Doug live in Columbia, SC.. Sharon has been a lifelong fashion bargain shopper, frequenting out-of-the-way shops and little-known haunts, as well as comparison shopping and watching for the very best clothing sales. She loves high fashion at low cost. Sharon...

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